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    Pirouetting Through 24X: My Time in a Summer Dance Ensemble

    When asked about my favorite term at Dartmouth, I'll enthusiastically answer, "Sophomore Summer!" Whether it's the enhanced beauty or community on campus, one aspect stands out as the highlight of my term: the start of summer dance ensembles!

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    My Summer Term Timeline: An End of Term Reflection

    What a wonderful summer! From joining a summer dance ensemble to regularly canoeing along the Connecticut River, I reflect on the aspects that made Sophomore Summer one of the most memorable Dartmouth traditions I've taken part in.

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    Engaging with Dartmouth's Liberal Arts Curriculum

    What is a liberal arts curriculum, anyways? Find out through my introduction of my three courses for summer '24!

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    Why Sophomore Summer?

    Dartmouth employs a unique quarter system in which most students are on campus in the summer between their sophomore and junior year, labeled "Sophomore Summer." But why did it start? And what are my plans for this notable term?

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    Reminiscing Rome

    As it is nearing the end of my Sophomore Summer, I've been reminiscing about my Summer last year; I miss studying in Rome greatly.

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    Beginning New Terms

    For the first few times, it may feel unsettling and scary to come to Dartmouth and meet new people. Now, it is one of my favorite things about each term. After a term being off campus, I finally returned to campus for my sophomore summer.

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