Home Away from Home | Dickinson College

Don’t let distance keep you away from the place you’re meant to be. Dickinson may be located in Carlisle, Pa., but we have students from all around the world who have found their home away from home here.

Jack Scantland ’28 (Louisville, KY)

"I’ve gotten to meet people from all over the world, and I’m so lucky to call them my friends. My professors have been equally supportive, and with Dickinson’s small class sizes and accessible office hours, I’ve truly gotten to know my professors. It takes a village, and Dickinson’s is strong and welcoming."

Sierra Phillipson ’27 (Wichita, Kansas)

"I decided to attend Dickinson because I wanted to be able to have the liberal-arts college experience and be away from home. The school has an amazing program for my major, and I wanted to be able to pursue exactly what I wanted."

Claire Wayne ’26 (Nashville, Tenn.)

"The most important thing I’ve learned so far is to not be afraid to try new things and step out of your comfort zone. Whether that means signing up for an activity you have never done before, going to a professor's office hours to ask about their research or attending a Clarke Forum event simply because it sounds interesting, Dickinson is a perfect place to push yourself to learn new things and become a more well-rounded, well-informed person."

Alex Arnold '27 (East Lansing, Michigan)

"I was drawn to Dickinson by the genuine kindness and personability expressed by everyone that I met during my visit to campus. On the academic side, I know that I learn best in smaller settings, where I can ask questions and build a sense of community with my peers. I felt Dickinson could offer me that sort of learning environment, and I am happy to say that it has."

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