Student Snapshots

Student Snapshot: Olin Rhoads ’21

From mathematics to creative writing, Olin Rhoads ’21 is finding ways to nurture all of his multifaceted interests at Dickinson.

Engineering a Successful Future

Chemistry major Eric Palermo '20 is putting his education into action, researching how to build better broccoli and more sustainable PVC and working in an analytical chemistry lab in Carlisle.

Swimming in Deep Experience

From double majoring in chemistry and French to competing on the swim team and conducting genetic research into leukemia, Demetria Ruhl ’20 has found room to pursue all of her interests at Dickinson.

The Will to Achieve

Texas native Odalis Almendarez Pina ’20 traveled a long way to Dickinson, and since coming to campus, she’s traveled even more.

A 'Once-in-a-lifetime Experience'

Whether he’s on the football field, in class (economics, pre-law) or soaking up all he can learn during a hospital internship, Phil Petrina ’20 gives it his all.

Stepping Up

As Grace Ingle ’20 sees it, “opportunities abound, but you have to step up and take them.” Find out how this Army War College intern who’s studied abroad twice has done just that at Dickinson.

The Mind-Body Connection

Meet Michael Murphy ’20, a track-and-field student-athlete majoring in neuroscience who researched telemedicine through an internship at the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children.

Muhammad Burhan '21

Muhammad Burhan '21 merges studies in mathematics, computer science, economics and health studies to prepare to solve 21st-century challenges around the world.

Finding Community

Meet Samantha Walters '22, a Milton Hershey grad and U.S. Army War College intern who's found a caring community at Dickinson.

Probing the Past

Luke Nicosia ’21 pursues his lifelong passion for history as an archaeology, classical studies and mathematics major.

Exploring the Americas

Gabriella Farrell ’21 wants to one day improve relations among the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean, and she sees Dickinson as the best place to prepare to do that.

Following His Passions

Meet Justin Burkett ’20, an American history and archaeology double major who has blended his passion for history with his love of writing, music and theatre.

A Profound Sense of Purpose

International business & management and economics double major Maryam Khalil ’21 has discovered her purpose at Dickinson through ethics, community service and helping others.

An Unexpected Path

The ability to take a wide range of classes at Dickinson has led Sam Arnold ’21 to explore opportunities he never imagined, including organic farming in Italy and underwater archaeology.

A Truly Global Experience

Harry Qiu ’20 is making the most of his global education at Dickinson. He’s learning his third language, he’s translated a game into Chinese, and he even finds time for Russian martial arts.

Harnessing the Power of Language

Daniela Borrero ’21 is using her Dickinson education to turn her love for languages into an international career.

Economics and Difference-Making

From writing a policy brief on the effects of tuna fishing to joining a dive team to fight climate change’s impact on coral reefs, Emily Fenstermacher ’20 is learning how to make a difference.

Leader of the Band

From studying satire in Latin to sharpening the musical chops that help him lead his own jazz band, Carl Hamilton '20 is finding his Dickinson education to be highly useful.

Becoming 'Part of the Change'

Whether in the classroom or in Washington, D.C., Aisha Johnson '20 is using her Dickinson experience forge a better future for marginalized children.

Going Further

From conducting original research in Washington, D.C., to tapping Career Center resources to build connections with alumni, Candice Ionescu ’19 is making the most of her Dickinson experience.

Freedom and Advocacy

At Dickinson, Clara Roth '21 has learned to advocate for herself and for those without a voice.

Pursuing His Passions

Marcus Witherspoon ’20 wanted to study international business and play football at a school with state-of-the-art athletics facilities. At Dickinson, he found all of this and more.

Business with a Global Twist

Jake Saltzberg ’20 wanted to study business, but he also wanted the benefits of a global education. Dickinson’s distinctive major in international business & management was a perfect fit.

Rigorous and Rewarding

From Theoretical Physics to Literature of the Global South, students share the courses that challenged them, changed their perspectives and became impossible to forget.

Equity and Justice

Muhajir Lesure ’20 combines environmental studies, food studies and philosophy principles as he investigates solutions to complex environmental and social-justice problems.

15 Favorite Reads

Winter is a perfect time to curl up with a good book. Here are 15 books that are top on our students' lists.

Adding Up to Success

Meet Kathryn Beck '20, a math major whose Dickinson experience is enabling her to explore everything from graph theory to public gardening to storytelling through music.

Right Place, Right Time

Valerie Busch ’20 chose Dickinson because of its “beautiful campus, genuine people and small class sizes.” Now, she’s probing the link between business and psychology in "the right place" for her.

Introspection and Persistence

Meet Aboody Rumman ’20, an international studies major, piano player and believer in the power of introspection and persistence.

Engineering a Sustainable Future

Rachel Krewson ’20 combines environmental science and physics to help develop an electronic-bike prototype and to teach others about how to measure and evaluate the health of waterways.

Passion for Policy

Isiah Godoy ’20 discusses how cultural appreciation can help unite the planet, his unexpected proudest moment and how passion and resilience lead to success.

Exploring Opportunities

When Sophia “Amara” Anigbo ’20 started her college search, she had never heard of Dickinson. But not long after the Posse Foundation suggested it as an option, she applied Early Decision. Learn about what brought her to apply, her Dickinson moment and more.

Support and Guidance

After attending a small high school in East Elmhurst, N.Y., Zeineb Ettangi ’20 knew she wanted to attend a liberal-arts college. Learn about why she chose to attend, her “Dickinson moment,” and more.

A Flight Cheaper Than Lunch

At age 10, he had his first flying lesson. Today, high-flying economics major Ellis Tucci ’20 heads a startup he describes as “Uber for planes.”

Author, Author!

Cooper Wingert ’20, who published 10 books by age 18, discusses his Civil War research, his love of writing and why he chose Dickinson.

Saluting the Class of 2015

As they prepare for Commencement, here's a toast to the senior class—a collection of articles and profiles about, and written by, the class of 2015.

Celebrating the Class of 2014

Take a closer look at the class of 2014's personalities, shared memories and future plans.