Hi! I'm Tacko Diop from Harlem, NYC. My Senegalese background has shaped my passion for social justice, which led me to double major in Government and African and American Studies. I speak English, Wolof, French, Arabic, and a bit of Korean. Outside of academics, I enjoy watching period dramas, reading, and spending time with family and friends. I'm drawn to Dartmouth's close-knit community and excited for the journey ahead!
Academic Program
Major: Government and African and American Studies
To begin with, my biggest lesson from this term was to actually acknowledge that there were lessons learned and certain aspects of this term that were avoidable and still need continued improvement.
A fixed schedule is needed. Many times during the the term, I was inclined to "freestyle" with my schedule and "go with the flow". As I'm looking back, it wasn't really working out for me. The periods in which I had kept a fixed schedule and took note of events or socials beforehand, I was also able to include more time for when I'm going to do work, study, etc. When I tried "freestyling", I noticed that I wasn't getting the amount of sleep I wanted and I wasn't really getting in as much work as I wanted to.
The resources are there, but were you REALLY using them? I know sometimes there are so many resources such as office hours, the Academic Skills Center and the writing center to the point where we overlook them. This was the case with me and honestly, it was because I chose not to make so much use of them because I think my work is "fine", but that's not the most ideal. You DO have the ability to hand in the best work. So, take advantage of the resources that are there to ensure that you get the best grades.
To conclude, acknowledging that there was room for improvement was an important step for me in terms of doing better. Then, applying these lessons and disciplining myself was next. Knowing this, I will continue to try and work on all of these things.
50% of Dartmouth students are unaffiliated and find community through non-Greek social spaces. One such space is an undergraduate society. In this post, I interviewed Marion Caldwell '25, who has been a member of Amarna since her junior fall
I went on an awesome winterim (winter break) trip to Sedona, Arizona with the mountain biking club (DMBC) of the Dartmouth Outing Club (DOC). Read on to hear about this break trip and also a bit about becoming a sub-club leader in the DOC.
The sorority rush process is a flexible, three-round experience each fall and winter where potential new members gradually narrow down their choices and receive an invitation to join their matched sorority.
As I reflect on my first semester at Dartmouth, I can't help but think about how one year ago, I wrote my "Why Dartmouth" supplemental essay. Let's see what has changed since then!
Exploring the Southern Part of Sri Lanka during our six weeks of winter break! A much-needed exposure to the sun and sand before I return for the Winter Term at Dartmouth.
Join me as we attend a Brovertones concert during Winterim! The Brovertones are just one of Dartmouth's many amazing acapella groups. I saw them perform during their East Coast tour.
