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: Kay Davis-Lorton ’23
“I wanted to be part of an institution where sustainability is at the forefront,” says Kay Davis-Lorton ’23. Learn more about why she chose Dickinson and why her semester abroad was "amazing."
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Student Snapshot: Chakravartin Sokhomsan '24 
Chakravartin Sokhomsan ’24 is passionate about the arts and community-building. Through a recent internship, he planned and starred in an interarts performance at a nearby state park.
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Student Snapshot: Gavin Frueh '24
Meet Gavin Frueh ’24, a physics major who served a summer internship at the Dickinson College Farm.
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Student Snapshot: Morgan Yandow Harding ’24
Learn more about out why Morgan Yandow Harding ’24 says, “Dickinson allows me to be a true student-athlete, balancing my academics with field hockey and Army ROTC.”

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Student Snapshot: Stephanie Uroda ’23
“Through my labs, I learn and develop techniques that will benefit me in my future career,” says Stephanie Uroda ’23, a prize-winning student researcher preparing for a career in neuroscience.
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Student Snapshot: Elly Do '22
“I am intrigued by the fascinating application and the beauty of the logic behind mathematical proofs,” says Elly Do ’22, a double major in computer science and mathematics who hails from Vietnam.
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Student Snapshot: Alyssa Martin ’22
“The professors [here] are invested in their students and want to see them succeed,” says Alyssa Martin ’22, who’s preparing for an international career with the federal government.
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Student Snapshot: Hadley Starr ’22
From speeding violations to murder cases, student-athlete Hadley Starr '22 got an up-close view of the action during a law internship at the Cumberland County Courthouse.
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Student Snapshot: Keagan Hesse '22
Learn how biochemistry & molecular biology major Keagan Hesse ’22, is preparing for a career in oncology through student-faculty research at Dickinson.
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Student Snapshot: Riley Kuehn '24
Learn more about Riley Kuehn ’24, an international business & management major and student-athlete who values Dickinson's personalized approach and the college's connection to Carlisle.
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Student Snapshot: Carolina Celedón ’22
Carolina Celedón ’22 has interned at a D.C. think tank, conducted student-faculty research and helped organize a student-run, multiple-day workshop for students and alumni of color.
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Student Snapshot: Chinemerem Nwanze ’23
“Dickinson creates environments that encourage building valuable relationships,” says Chinemerem Nwanze ’23, a psychology major, Student Senate member, Posse Scholar, Civic Action Intern and author.
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Student Snapshot: Alaina Clemence ’22
Spanish major Alaina Clemence ’22 seeks to heighten intercultural empathy through translation.
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Student Snapshot: Jessie Scarlett ’22
Neuroscience major Jessie Scarlett '22 is sharpening skills in clinical research, rock climbing, leadership, improv and more.
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Student Snapshot: Noor Alhamadani ’24
As a first-year student, Noor Alhamadani ’24 already has taken part in two research projects with faculty and staff, tutored peers and served a fellowship and internship.

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Student Snapshot: Jacquelyn Curtis ’22
Learn more about Jacquelyn Curtis ’22, a biochemistry & molecular biology and neuroscience double major who's preparing for a medical career after Dickinson.
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Student Snapshot: Irem Ozturk ’22
Learn how student-faculty cancer research, internships with leading health care providers and close mentoring relationships with faculty are preparing Irem Ozturk ’22 for a future in medicine.
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Student Snapshot: Hadley D’Esopo ’23
Hadley D’Esopo ’23 was looking for a college with a strong sense of community, and that's exactly what she found at Dickinson.
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Student Snapshot: Charlotte Goodman '23
Several internships with Dickinson’s House Divided Project have created exceptional opportunities for Charlotte Goodman ’23, a double major in international studies and Spanish.
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Student Snapshot: Peter Guma ’24
In just one year, Peter Guma ’24 has found a strong sense of belonging at Dickinson through clubs, classes, mentors and a high-impact summer fellowship.
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Student Snapshot: Daisheau Player ’22
Meet Daisheau Player ’22, a chemistry major, student leader, award winner and peer mentor who learned about medical robots and lab protocol through a summer internship at Johns Hopkins.
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Student Snapshot: Cassandra DiPierro ’23
Learn more about Cassandra DiPierro ’23, a psychology major with two minors, who's pursuing a health-studies certificate, is an avid hiker and is certified in reiki.
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Student Snapshot: Christian Knight ’23
"Within my first year at Dickinson, my world had completely opened up," says Christian Knight '23, an earth sciences major exploring GIS, creative writing and science at Dickinson.

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Student Snapshot: Maitland Witmer ’22
Learn more about why physics major Maitland Witmer ’22 says the professors are the best part of her Dickinson experience.
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Student Snapshot: Anna Harvey ’22
“I never expected to present at a conference as an undergraduate,” says Anna Harvey ’22, who has researched and presented on writing pedagogy and also helped prepare journal articles for the USAWC.
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Student Snapshot: Erin Kennaly ’22
From studying abroad in Russia to conducting student-faculty research on two local turtle species, Erin Kennaly ’22 has been able to pursue a wide range of passions at Dickinson.
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Student Snapshot: Xander Danielson ’23
“Dickinson faculty are exceptional. They set Dickinson apart,” says Xander Danielson ’23, an award-winning Russian-language major.
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Student Snapshot: Chase Weizer ’22
Meet Chase Weizer ’22, a tour guide, student-mentor, tutor, club-tennis player, and biochemistry & molecular biology major who's conducting research on reversing leukemia on the cellular level.
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Student Snapshot: Rachel Flame ’22
Meet Rachel Flame ’22, a biochemistry & molecular biology major, tennis player and student researcher who's making the most of her Dickinson experience.
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Student Snapshot: Himeno Yamane ’22      
As a first-generation student, Himeno Yamane ’22 didn’t know quite what to expect at college. With time and support, this Posse Scholar got to know herself better and made Dickinson her own.
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Student Snapshot: Nathaniel McCloud ‘23
Learn why, for Nathaniel McCloud '23, conversations with faculty and peers have made studying philosophy and political science deeply enjoyable.
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Student Snapshot: Ana Matovic ’22
Like many young Americans, Ana Matovic ‘22’s interest in justice was ignited by "Law & Order." Now, as a DOJ intern, she’s learning what the legal field is really like—and she’s even more impassioned.
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Student Snapshot: Ruby Ngo ’22
"With the encouragement from my professors, friends and family, I am now able to finally achieve my goals," says Ruby Ngo ’22. Learn how Ngo is overcoming obstacles to chase her dreams at Dickinson.
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Student Snapshot: Hannah DelSordo ’22
Meet Hannah DelSordo ’22, and learn about her internship with a nonprofit focused on global poverty, pandemic hobby, her favorite class, and why she loves the sense of community at Dickinson.
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Student Snapshot: Allan Farfan Canales ’23
Allan Farfan Canales ‘23 has written screenplays and short stories and created a mixtape about his first year at Dickinson.
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Student Snapshot: Brendan Carr ’22
As a double major in environmental studies and theatre, Brendan Carr ’22 merges a passion for the arts with a drive to help bring about positive social and environmental change.
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Student Snapshot: Sadie Fowler ’22
From conducting research with international relations professionals to enjoying hawk watching near campus, find out why Sadie Fowler ’22 is glad she joined Dickinson's "tight-knit community."
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Student Snapshot: Dylan Yang ’23
It wasn’t easy to adjust to stay-at-home guidelines during the pandemic, but the rewards have been great, says philosophy major Dylan Yang ’23.
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Student Snapshot: Damian Garrubbo ’22
An internship at the Italian Trade Commission was an excellent match for Damian Garrubbo ’22, a double major in international business & management and Italian studies.
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Student-Athlete Profile: Daniel Bathon '22
Wide receiver Daniel Bathon ’22 hits the books and the football field with gusto, bringing his best to both arenas.
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Student Snapshot: Jackie Logsted ’22
Jackie Logsted '22's book, co-written with her mom, was released by Penguin Random House on Jan. 5. She also has a quarantine podcast, cohosted with Erin Clarke '22.
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Student Snapshot: Alice Agyekum ’22
“Dickinson embodied everything that I was looking for,” says Alice Agyekum ’22, who has prepared for medical school at Dickinson through coursework, research, and an internship with UPMC Pinnacle.
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Student Snapshot: Jackson Ohlsen-Johnson ’22
West Coaster Jackson Ohlsen-Johnson '22 is a runner, a cappella singer, Student Senate and fraternity member, and College Farm and War College intern.
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Student Snapshot: Ian Wong '22 
Meet Ian Wong '22, a computer science major and president of the eSports Club, who facilitated virtual meetups when Dickinson made the decision to go remote in response to the global pandemic.
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Student Snapshot: Grace Gontarek ’22
Grace Gontarek ’22 (environmental studies, political science) is a first-year mentor and musician who interns with the EPA.
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Student Snapshot: Louis Poirot ’22
Meet Louis Poirot ’22, a double major in physics and math who interned in France and once worked as a wrangler at an Arizona dude ranch.
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Student Snapshot: Julz Espensen '23
History major Julz Espensen '23 blogs about her adventures in research and history-focused projects, including WWII reenactment, clothing restoration and cooking historical dishes. 
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From California to Carlisle
If you're looking for good reasons to come to Dickinson from afar, look no further than California's Alexandra Fosbury ’21.
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Student Snapshot: Annie Le ’22
“I was impressed by the openness and helpfulness of all Dickinson faculty.” Meet Annie Le ’22, a quantitative econ major from Vietnam.
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Student Snapshot: Zoë Jacks ’23
After a high-school research project, Zoë Jacks ’23 learned what she can accomplish when following her passion for Renaissance history and culture. Now, she's taking those studies to the next level.