Two students share their experiences with FIRST (Fostering Inclusivity and Respect in Science Together) and MILE (More Inclusive Learning Environments), Davidson organizations that aspire to remove barriers, to be more welcoming, and to help make science and scientists more diverse. FIRST aims to build our inclusive capacity to engage all students in science, especially those who are new majority students or come to college via non-traditional pathways. Learn more on FIRST’s website.

Arielle Germeus ’25 shares her expertise from a summer of interning with the Admission Office on how to make the most of your time on a campus visit. — This summer, I’ve interned with the Admission Office, giving tours and information sessions both virtually and in-person. “Welcome to Davidson! We are so excited you are here! What questions do you have? What do you want to major in? What are you looking for in a school? What extracurriculars are you interested in? Do you play an instrument? What classes have you taken? …

Starting college can be overwhelming. With so many uncertainties and new faces, your first semester can be stressful, so I want to ease some of your anxieties by letting you know what you can expect during your first month at Davidson. …

Summer Admission Intern Davis Varnado ’25 shares his advice on getting to know colleges and universities from afar. — College tours seem to be essential when applying to colleges. They typically follow the same standard: arrive on campus for a short information session and then tour around the school for an hour or so, learning so much more information than you could have ever wanted. However, for many students…

Amy Tedeschi ’25 reflects on her summer with the Common Thread Theatre Collective, a professional theatre company formed between Davidson College and North Carolina A&T. — This summer, I had the opportunity to intern with the Common Thread Theatre Collective, a professional theatre company formed in a partnership between Davidson College and North Carolina A&T University. Performing arts in America have historically been inaccessible and unequal, with white people, especially white men, holding much of the…

Orientation Team Leaders share what to expect during Davidson College’s New Student Orientation and offer advice for first year and transfer students alike on making the most of your transition into the Davidson community. Mary Lowance ’24: What to Know About New Student Orientation Cole Vulpis ’24: Advice to New Students — Be Here to Grow Jake McGraw ’24: Advice to New Students — Have an Open Mind

Three Davidson College students reflect on the extra challenges that a disability presents when choosing a college. They share their Davidson experience and offer advice to prospective students with disabilities about going through the selection process. ST Hammer ’24: Start Early & Find Your People

My time at Davidson has been marked by a focus on mental health. As a psychology major and public health minor on the pre-medicine track, the influences of mental health on overall health and well-being have become staggeringly apparent to me as I’ve dived into my classes and extracurriculars. Personal…

The summer after my first year at Davidson College, I spent a short period “WWOOFing” with a friend. In exchange for room and board, we worked on a farm in rural Maine owned by a couple. I had just finished the year-long class, Humanities, where we sought to answer big…