Published in My Davidson·PinnedYoung Alumni Spotlight: Davidsonians & SustainabilityTwo young alumni share how their experiences with Davidson’s Sustainability Office got them to where they are today, post-Davidson. — Find Me At The Meadow: Azella Markgraf ’21Sustainability4 min readSustainability4 min read
Published in My Davidson·PinnedBuilding a Better Learning Community: FIRST and MILETwo 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.STEM5 min readSTEM5 min read
Published in My Davidson·PinnedMaking the Most of Your Campus VisitArielle 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? …College Tour5 min readCollege Tour5 min read
Published in My Davidson·PinnedWhat to Expect Your First Month at DavidsonStarting 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. …Orientation11 min readOrientation11 min read
Published in My Davidson·PinnedGet to Know Davidson (Or Any Other College) Without Visiting CampusSummer 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…College Search7 min readCollege Search7 min read
Published in My Davidson·4 days agoMy Liberal Arts Education — Honestly, a Game ChangerOne year ago, I was a terrified high school senior. And, to be honest, I knew very little about Davidson College or what a liberal arts education entailed. However, as I contemplated where I would spend the next four years of my undergraduate education, I realized this was a “no…4 min read4 min read
Published in My Davidson·Mar 14WebTree Explained: A Comprehensive Guide to Class Selection at DavidsonJust as Davidson’s faculty and curriculum are unique, so too is the college’s class selection process. Unlike other schools where students are asked to maniacally refresh pages on over-trafficked registration websites and are awarded spots in classes based on the speed of their clicks, Davidson takes a more equitable, rational…College5 min readCollege5 min read
Published in My Davidson·Feb 28Davidson Outdoors Ventures to Joshua Tree National ParkAs the Davidson Outdoors (DO) officers, we have had the enormous joy of leading teams of Trip Leaders (TLs) through countless backpacking trips, whitewater canoeing adventures, and more. A core tenet of DO adventures is “Challenge by Choice,” which emphasizes the choice to push yourself to try new things, to…Outdoors5 min readOutdoors5 min read
Published in My Davidson·Updated Jan 31Our Present and Future Is Multilingual EducationCourtney 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…Civic Engagement3 min readCivic Engagement3 min read
Published in My Davidson·Jan 30Art After COVID-19Summer 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…Art3 min readArt3 min read
