
Now, I am wrapping up my first year at Dartmouth. After reflecting on my experience thus far, I want to offer some advice to prospective and admitted students.

Now, I am wrapping up my first year at Dartmouth. After reflecting on my experience thus far, I want to offer some advice to prospective and admitted students.
If you didn't physically visit campus before choosing Dartmouth, how did you make the decision to enroll?
Honestly, for me, making the decision to go to Dartmouth was not so simple at first. Originally, I had planned to go to any music school in New York and become a professional tubist alongside other classical musicians.
While it is certainly easy to be captivated by all of the different events and opportunities at Dartmouth, it is important to remain connected to your family. Let's explore how you can do just that!
What is your advice for anyone younger than you, whether it is a prospective student or even a '25?
For any prospective students reading this, take a breath because everything will be okay. The process of applying and transitioning to college can be stressful, and you may lose sight of what's important to you.
Course selection may seem intimidating, but Dartmouth provides an excellent array of resources—ranging from a faculty advisor to the Undergraduate Deans Office—to encourage academic exploration.
No freshman year is perfect, and I'm reflecting on a few learned lessons that I wish I knew before attending Dartmouth.
As the early application deadlines begin to pass, I try to offer any advice I have about college applications and share my experiences.
Over the past year, I've talked a lot with prospective students. Picking a college is a big deal, but if I knew what I do now, I'd still pick Dartmouth a dozen times over.