The adventures of a South Asian girl, approximately 13,718km away from home, shivering in weather that apparently "isn't that cold" and navigating college as a first-generation student! Welcome to the story of my life at Dartmouth.
In what ways does Dartmouth make the campus experience affordable for students (beyond financial aid)?
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In many ways, I think that Dartmouth is super accessible money-wise so I'm glad that you asked. Here are some things that Dartmouth or Dartmouth organizations have done to make the campus experience affordable for me!
To those who may question whether applying is the right choice: yes! If you are looking for a sign to apply, this is it. Hear from a first-generation, low-income Chicana about why it's important to take a risk and apply.
I come from a low-income public high school. What is the transition to the Ivy League like for someone like me in terms of academic rigor and social life?
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This is a fantastic question and one that I wish I had seen an answer to before I came to Dartmouth!
Each week in the month of April, student bloggers will be bringing you "First-Gen Friday" — a series of interviews with current Dartmouth students who are the first in their families to have a traditional four-year college experience.