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…

Courtney Fortunato ’24 shares their experience as an Education Scholar with Davidson’s Center for Civic Engagement in Summer 2022. — Through these experiences and a shared curriculum, CCE summer interns explore complex social issues, build community capacity and develop skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and communication. All opportunities are in the Greater Charlotte and Lake Norman Region and provide students with a stipend and housing. Summer Positions are…

Summer as Davidson’s Civic Engagement Fellow for the Arts+ — Lucy Helene ’25 shares her experience as a Fellow with Davidson’s Center for Civic Engagement in Summer 2022. Through these experiences and a shared curriculum, CCE summer interns explore complex social issues, build community capacity and develop skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and communication. All opportunities are in…

Emma Begley-Collier ’25 shares her experience working in a recovery community as a Summer Intern with Davidson’s Center for Civic Engagement. — Through these experiences and a shared curriculum, CCE summer interns explore complex social issues, build community capacity and develop skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and communication. All opportunities are in the Greater Charlotte and Lake Norman Region and provide students with a stipend and housing. These summer positions…

Nasir Jean-Paul ’24 shares his experience as a Summer Intern with Davidson’s Center for Civic Engagement in Summer 2022. — Through these experiences and a shared curriculum, CCE summer interns explore complex social issues, build community capacity and develop skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and communication. All opportunities are in the Greater Charlotte and Lake Norman Region and provide students with a stipend and housing. Summer Positions are…

By Ethan Kearns ‘23 — Working at the Farm at Davidson has been a cornerstone of my college experience. I remember my first day at the farm. Immediately I was put to work transplanting lettuce into one of the seemingly endless rows of planting beds. It was surprising to be in this position as I’ve…