Hello! I’m so excited to be working with students, families and counselors from Pennsylvania (Berks, Lancaster, Lebanon, Schuylkill and York) and Delaware.
WHY DICKINSON
When I first visited Dickinson during my own college search, I was impressed by not only the admissions staff’s dedication to getting to know and support students but by current Dickinson students themselves. Countless students went out of their way to make conversation, help me find where I was going and share their own experiences. The strong sense of community at Dickinson not only reaffirmed my interest in the college that day but defined my experience throughout the four years I was in attendance.
During my time at Dickinson, the dedicated faculty and staff supported me as I explored my interests and ultimately decided on my major. Dickinson’s interdisciplinary approach to education encouraged me to explore areas of study I would have never expected and led me to opportunities that pushed me to think differently and step outside my comfort zone. The learning environment at Dickinson encourages students to not only focus on their studies but to learn from one another and the world around them!
WHY ADMISSIONS
I began working and volunteering in the Office of Admissions my first year on campus and quickly discovered a passion for helping students learn more about Dickinson and supporting them throughout their admissions process. When I began working with on-campus programming in admissions, I was able to have a greater hand in providing information and sharing experiences that helped students feel confident about choosing Dickinson. This reaffirmed my passion for admissions counseling and ultimately brought me to where I am today! Choosing which college is right for you is a big decision, and being able to see the excitement from students when they discover that Dickinson is the school that they are looking for is so rewarding.
I’m here to be a resource for you during your college search process and to get to know you beyond your application. I know that this is a particularly challenging time to be searching for colleges, so please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have!
Nora Strauss ’20
Admissions Counselor
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FUN FACTS
Favorite place on campus: The Quarry porch! It’s the best place to sit when the weather is nice and catch up with friends (with a cup of coffee of course).
Massey’s or Leo’s: Massey’s for sure. However, I am not as passionate about this ice cream rivalry as some of my fellow Dickinsonians, so I won’t turn down an invite to Leo’s!
Favorite Dickinson tradition: I’m not sure if it’s so much a tradition as it is a superstition, but (not) stepping on the college seal on Britton Plaza. They say if you step on it as a current student you won’t graduate in four years, but I stepped on it during first-year orientation and survived!
My favorite place to eat in Carlisle: Issei Noodle. (#23 is my menu favorite, and although I have probably been to Issei upward of 20 times during my time at Dickinson, that’s the only thing I’ve ever ordered!)