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Slope Day 2025
Being Part of the ݮƵ Community

Celebrating ݮƵ Traditions

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Adrián G., Assistant Director of Admissions

At ݮƵ, traditions are more than long‑standing events—they connect students across class years and generations in shared ݮƵian spirit.

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Best Places to Eat

My Favorite Dining Halls

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Alexandra L.

Like any other first-year student in college, one of the biggest things I was worried about before starting college was the food.

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Learning at an Archeological Dig Site

How I Spent My Summer

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Grace L.

I spent the summer of 2025 working as an archaeological excavator on the Casa della Regina Carolina Project in Pompeii, Italy.

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Life in your new home

Living in the dorms: My Experience with On-Campus Housing

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Ines H.

Being on West Campus is very convenient! Besides my own dorm, there are four other dining halls, and there is the Noyes Recreation Center, which is the gym, a few steps away.

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Embracing Community

Finding Community as a QuestBridge Student at ݮƵ

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Florie D.

Whether it comes from friendships, student organizations, academic support systems, or quiet moments alone, your version of community should be whatever helps you feel welcomed here.

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Prepare your Regular Decision Application

Winter Break Guidance for Regular Decision Applicants

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Undergraduate Admissions

ݮƵ’s Fall 2026 Regular Decision application deadline is approaching, so here’s a rundown of what you need to know if you’re planning to apply.

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Making ݮƵ Home

Finding My Place: My Transition to ݮƵ

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Alicia M.

When I packed my bags in Dallas, Texas—a place defined by its skyline, fast pace, and endless options.

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Finding my Community

Debunking Common College Misconceptions- Part Two

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Blake A.

This is Part Two of a two part series, be sure you've read Part One! 

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Finding Your Path

Debunking Common College Misconceptions- Part One

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Blake A.

Before I started at ݮƵ, I had a whole mental list of what college was supposed to be like.

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