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  • A group of students in BEMA for the Twilight Ceremony

    The Beginning of my Second Half at Dartmouth!

    As I take part in a couple of orientation traditions, I reflect on my own orientation experiences as a first-year student and how I see them now.

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    Olivia Koo 2026
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    Faculty Advising at Dartmouth

    Concerned that your randomly assigned faculty advisor has nothing to do with your major? Don't worry! I was in the same boat. Read on to learn about my positive experience with my faculty advisor.

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    Cal Shin 2027
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    Embracing Freshman Fall

    The thrills and whirlwind that is Freshman Fall was an extraordinary time in my life. Reflecting on two years back, I want to explore the many events and emotions I went through during this time.

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    Yehalah Fernando 2026
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    Packing for Your First Fall

    What to bring to Dartmouth and what to buy when you are here? A stress inducing decision making process for most incoming students, here is my perspective on some truly important things to bring to Dartmouth and what to leave behind!

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    Yehalah Fernando 2026
  • Group of girls enjoying a sunny day in a grassy field, standing and looking away from the camera.

    Dear First Year...

    As I reflect on my first year, I reminisce on the people, places, and things that made the most of my Dartmouth experience!

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    Arianna Dunkley 2027
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    First Year Reflections

    "What's your major?" seems like a pressing question for every freshman, but now that my freshman year is behind me, I know I shouldn't have worried as much.

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    Kalina Duncheva 2027
  • The white blossoms are sprouting from the trees on Ivy Lane in a depiction of spring blooming.

    The First-Year Writing Requirement

    Dartmouth has Distributive and World Culture Requirements, including the Writing classes, that are be fulfilled during your first year.

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    Arianna Dunkley 2027
  • A photo overlooking a lake near Armington Cabin

    Farewell to my First Year

    It's hard to believe I am closing out my first year of college! Here is a reflection of my experiences this academic year.

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    Cal Shin 2027
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    Reflecting On My Freshman Year Goals

    As it approaches the end of spring term and the finale to my freshman year at Dartmouth, I am reflective of the goals I made for myself each term and how I've accomplished them.

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    Arianna Dunkley 2027
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