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Diaw Hane Tacko Diop
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A First-Year's Fall: Biggest Lessons Learned
In this post, I discuss the biggest lessons learned from this term!!
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Applying Early Decision to Dartmouth
In this post, I discuss my decision to apply to Dartmouth through the Early Decision process!
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Making Friends Your First Year!
In this post, I discuss how making friends here as a freshman has been and how I've navigated the shift in environment.
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A Month Full of Sports!
In this post, I discuss the sports games I've attended this month and sports can be very helpful when there's a lot going on!
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Choosing Classes as a First-Year!
In this course, I offer advice on how to choose classes as a first-year.
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Stepping Outside of My Comfort Zone
In this post, I discuss my journey with trying new things!
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Why I Became A Blogger!
In this post, I discuss how blogging has helped me during my college process and why I chose to be a blogger.
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From one H to another: Harlem to Hanover
In this post, I will discuss how the transition has been for me moving from Harlem to Hanover! I speak mostly about social life and traditions on campus compared to back home!
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First Week of College on the Hill!
In this post, I discuss my first week of college as a matriculated student. I describe my social and academic life and how I navigated through it!
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