Her Own Place in the Sun
Student Snapshot: Ava Nicholson '25
Ava Nicholson ’25 balances a busy schedule as a Dean’s List student with two majors and a minor; she's also involved in three vocal ensembles. She also applied Early Decision to Dickinson. Through these experiences, she’s learned a valuable lesson: It’s important to learn and grow according to our own timetables and to celebrate individual worth.
Hometown:
Hanover, Pennsylvania.
Majors:
Law & policy and political science, with a minor in music.
Clubs/organizations:
D-Tones, Dickinson College Choir and Dickinson Voice Studio.
Scholarships/Honors/Awards:
Dean's List and Music Merit Scholarship.
Favorite book:
Corrections in Ink by Keri Blakinger.
Favorite place on campus:
Weiss practice rooms.
Favorite campus food/drink:
Denim latte with oat milk!
Favorite professor:
Assistant Professor of Political Science Kathryn Heard.
Favorite off-campus spot:
Taqueria Laurita.
Post-Dickinson plans:
Attending law school.
Best advice:
Some flowers take longer to grow than others! Don't compare your growth to others—grow at your own pace.
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Published June 26, 2024