Curious to know what Dickinson students are really like?

In these short Q&As, students fill you in on everything from why they chose Dickinson to their favorite Dining Hall food.


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Student Snapshot: Tony Trandafir ’24
“Studying abroad expanded my worldview in ways I did not think were possible.” Meet Tony Trandafir ’24, a Posse Scholar and student leader who studied in Italy.
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Student Snapshot: Myra Naqvi ’25
“Dickinson has inspired, motivated and challenged me to be the best version of myself,” says Myra Naqvi '25, an award-winning runner and ROTC member who researched the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Student Snapshot: Emerlee Simons ’24
Meet Emerlee Simons ’24, an All-American student-athlete, Baird Sustainability Fellow and Dialogues Across Differences student-coordinator.
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Student Snapshot: Sophie Asbell '24
Learn more about how student-leader Sophie Asbell '24 helped plan a major event on Dickinson's Jewish history and conducted research to analyze comedian Larry David through a religious lens.
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Student Snapshot: Shane Mundorf ’25
“It’s such a tight-knit community, where everyone wants to see you grow and find success," says Shane Mundorf ’25, who’s completing a high-level internship hosted by a Dickinson trustee.
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Student Snapshot: Sam Neuburger ’24
"It's unbelievably satisfying to see all of the historical threads fall into place." Meet Sam Neuburger '24, who's pursuing a passion for culinary history and food writing.
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Student Snapshot: Jacob Fuentes '26
"The opportunities and programs at Dickinson are unmatched," says Jacob Fuentes '26. "If you want to get something done, there are always people to support you."
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Student Snapshot: B.J. McNeil ’26
Meet student-athlete B.J. McNeil ’26, one of the college’s first Reynolds Scholars, and discover what he learned during his first year on campus.
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Student Snapshot: Joshua Whittemore '25
Joshua Whittemore '25 dreamed of being a lawyer since he was 8. Now, he's laying a foundation as a law & policy and economics double major, interning in the Harrisburg attorney general's office.
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Student Snapshot: Evelyn Mace ’24
“The friends I’ve met and people I’ve encountered are a constant reminder to live my life, not just learn about it,” says English major Evelyn Mace '24, recipient of the Moorehead-Timberlake Award.
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Student Snapshot: Daniel Levine ’24
While studying abroad through Dickinson’s Oxford program, Daniel Levine ’24 co-led his Oxford lacrosse team to victory against rivaling Cambridge.
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New Graduate Spotlight: Lilly Eidelberg ’23
Through a study-abroad internship, Lilly Eidelberg ’23, helped fight for the rights of marginalized South Africans.
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Student Snapshot: Lily Bibro ’24 
“I am forever grateful to Dickinson," says Lily Bibro ’24, an English major who interned for a scholarly journal and studied abroad through the college's Oxford program.
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Student Snapshot: Marisa Almazan ’24
Meet Marisa Almazan ’24, who’s found a close sense of community at Dickinson through campus clubs and organizations.
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Student Snapshot: Milo Newman-Lombardo ’25
Meet Milo Newman-Lombardo '25 (philosophy), who plans a law career focusing on environmental activism and human rights.
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Student Snapshot: Nora Stocovaz ’25
“Just try new things—even if it is scary!” That bravery has served Nora Stocovaz ’25 well, as chief of staff of Student Senate who performed fieldwork in Greece.
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Student Snapshot: Andrew Cummings ’24 
“It’s such a good feeling when you're able to get your point across effectively in a foreign language and are able to navigate on your own and help others.” Meet Andrew Cummings ’24 (French, Russian).
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Student Snapshot: Brianna Weber ’24
“The community fosters a spirit of hard work because students are supported.” Meet Weiss Prize recipient Brianna Weber ’24 and learn about the classes that inspire her work.
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Student Snapshot: Anna Blackmon '25
Find out why Anna Blackmon '25 says, "Every class at Dickinson has opened my eyes to a different perspective ... and helped me learn something new about myself."
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Student Snapshot: Emilio Gurany '25
Meet Emilio Gurany '25, a history and music double major, jazz musician, RA, tutor, and teaching assistant who's exploring a career in law.
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Student Snapshot: Lauren Orefice ’24
“It’s so important to put yourself out there and try new things.” Meet Lauren Orefice ’24 (environmental studies), an a cappella singer and study-abroad student who served a writing internship in NYC.
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Student Snapshot: Gabi Morichi '25
Meet Gabi Morichi ’25, an a cappella singer and aspiring music therapist who’s currently conducting a study on the benefits of music programs on local dementia patients.

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Student Snapshot: Selene Nguyen '25
"I preferred an inclusive campus, where international students have the full potential to grow and connect," says Selene Nguyen '25. "That's why I decided Dickinson would be my second home."
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Student Snapshot: Daniel Vasquez ’24
Transfer student Daniel Vasquez ’24 quickly found his Dickinson home. Learn more about this award-winning student-athlete, who's serving an internship with the USDA.
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Student Snapshot: Amos Ek '24
Amos Ek ’24 is a Russian-language major and avid gamer who studied abroad in the Czech Republic.
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Student Snapshot: Lilian Gittines ’24
Meet Lilian Gittines ’24, an educational studies major who plays the violin in Dickinson’s string quartet.
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Student Snapshot: Nora White '24
Meet Nora White ’24, a community engagement fellow who discusses what she's gained by getting involved in the Carlisle community.
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Student Snapshot: Marina Stylianou ’24
As an intern with Slow Food USA, Marina Stylianou ’24 helped promote biodiversity, Indigenous foodways and diversified diets and a mission of providing good, clean food for all.
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Student Snapshot: Tiara McKinney ’25
As a Community Engagement Fellow, Tiara McKinney ’25 helps local middle- and high-school students thrive. Her essay on being a Black international student was published in an anthology.
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Student Snapshot: Anne Fisher-Henson ’24 
Political science major Anne Fisher-Henson ’24 studies community and economic development in rural areas.
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Student Snapshot: Christian Gonzalez ’24
Meet Christian Gonzalez '24, a computer science major who interned with the College Farm to help develop a website that helps farms earn organic certification.
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Student Snapshot: Elias Berhe '25
“The Dickinson community has helped me to think differently and to dream to achieve big goals,” says Elias Berhe ’25, a computer-science major from Ethiopia who enjoys using code for the common good.
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Student Snapshot: Heidi Beardsley ’25
“I’m so grateful for all of the opportunities I’ve had at Dickinson,” says Heidi Beardsley ’25, a data analytics major, student researcher, dancer and maker who’s taught high-schoolers to code.
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Student Snapshot: Harry Huy Do ’24 
"I like the small classes and the close-knit community," says economics major Harry Huy Do '24. "At Dickinson, professors are happy to talk."
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Student Snapshot: Ben Warren '25
From crop planning to literary analysis, data analytics major Ben Warren ’25 is learning how to comb through vast amounts of information to ask and answer difficult questions.
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Student Snapshot: Emily Angelucci ’24  
Learn more about how an internship at Dickinson's art gallery is helping Emily Angelucci ’24 shape a potential future career in museums and archaeology.
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Student Snapshot: Conor Wagner ’24
Biochemistry & molecular biology major Conor Wagner ’24 discusses his plans to become a physician, the international field-research Mosaic course that yielded meaningful insights, and more.
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Student Snapshot: Prerana Patil '24
"I'm so grateful for the support system and community I've gained here," says Prerana Patil '24, a double major in environmental science and chemistry, who did biogas research at the College Farm.
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Dickinson Student Visits White House to Discuss Dobbs Decision
Grace MacDougall '24 was among 70 student-leaders from across the U.S. who met with Vice President Kamala Harris and discussed the effects of the Dobbs decision on college-age communities.
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Student Snapshot: Alexander Rojek '25
As a philosophy major, Alexander Rojek ’25 revels in life’s big questions. He puts what he's learning into action as a Community Engagement Fellow and tutor.
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Student Snapshot: Sofia Perrone ’25
With a double major in German and anthropology and coursework in health studies, Sofia Perrone is gearing up for a career that taps her interests in medical anthropology, global cultures and policy.
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Student Snapshot: Alvaro Munoz '24 
“Dickinson faculty members are truly committed to your success,” says Alvaro Munoz ’24, an L.A. native who's paying it forward as a peer mentor and future educator.
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Student Snapshot: Mai Le ’25
“It's great to try something new. We can all learn from one another,” says Mai Le ’25, an educational-studies and psychology double major from Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Student Snapshot: Jada Witkowski ’24
Meet Jada Witkowski ’24, a psychology major who enjoys studying how behavioral psychology and culture impact sustainability.
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Student Snapshot: Maeve Thistel '24
Maeve Thistel ’24, an avid runner and anthropology major, has researched food insecurity and dietary diversity and plans a career in nutrition and integrative health.
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Student Snapshot: George Thorp '25
Meet George Thorp '25, a Red Devils football player who majors in computer science and data analytics and minors in math.
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Student Snapshot: Lusila De La Rosa '24
Meet Lusila De La Rosa ’24, an educational studies and sociology double major who works at Dickinson's Trout Gallery.
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Student Snapshot: Lia Gilmore ’25  
Meet Lia Gilmore ’25, a physics major and social-media wiz who's studying astronomical data reduction.
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Student Snapshot: Caitlin Blackman '25 
Meet Caitlin Blackman ’25, a varsity basketball player and law & policy major who values Dickinson's personalized approach to liberal-arts education.
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Student Snapshot: Joseph Majkut ’25
Joseph Majkut ’25 answered 51 volunteer-firefighter calls during his first year on campus—all while getting involved with clubs, forging new friendships and making Dean's List.