Paulina Cuadra

"I tried out for a cappella because I wanted to try something new during my college experience related to music. In high school, I was really dedicated to playing the violin but wanted to branch out, so I tried my hand at singing! I also feel like I am great friends with the girls in my a capella group which I am really happy about! The community I gained through being in an a cappella group has been amazing."

“I feel like being part of an a cappella group allows me to come into contact with campus traditions more fully as there are many fun things that each group does! The Subtleties do shake-outs before each performance to get rid of our nerves and the entire process of trying out for a cappella and getting chosen is really cool!”

"I love being a part of Fusion because all of the other girls in the group are extremely nice and supportive. I also love to perform and learn the choreography for our dances as it is a way I can express myself creatively on campus. My favorite thing so far has to see the support from students on campus during our performances! A lot of people come to watch the shows and it is great to be surrounded by an uplifting community here at Dartmouth."

"It's one of the most special communities I'm a part of on campus. All of the guys in my a capella group are very different, with a broad range of interests, personalities and pursuits, but we're brought together by our love of singing and music. And at the same time, what our group is about goes beyond just the music. My a capella group has helped me settle down with ease and adjust to the culture at Dartmouth and it has definitely increased the love I feel for this place."

“Being in a cappella provides a huge source of community here at Dartmouth. It has definitely been an interesting experience as I have been able to meet new people and get to know a different side of Dartmouth”.