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    First-Gen Admissions Blogger Spotlight

    Curious about life at Dartmouth through the lens of first-gen students? People, Pines, and Places is a student-run blog where first-gen voices shine—offering reflections on community, career journeys, and meaningful campus moments.

    Dezstany, a first-year blogger, appreciates the guidance of first-gen alumni in navigating career paths.
    Oscar, also a first-year, has found connection and purpose through mentorship and student organizations.
    Arianna, a second-year blogger, reflects on inspiring moments like discussing first-gen challenges with Dr. Anthony Abraham Jack.
    Yehalah, a third-year international student, speaks to the friendships and support that are a constant source of encouragement within the first-gen community. Read about her blog on First-Gen week here!

    Read more about their experiences at People, Pines, and Places!

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    Upcoming Events

    Bain & Company is hosting an invite-only  dinner event for our Dartmouth first-generation community on Tuesday, April 1. Additionally, celebrate the beginning of another incredible term with great company and delicious food catered by Brick & Brew. Click here to register for our Community Dinner next Thursday, April 3rd!

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    Welcoming Erica Webb!

    Meet Erica Webb, the new Assistant Director of the First Generation Office. She’ll be leading key initiatives like peer mentoring, FYSEP, one-on-one advising, year-round programming, and assessment. We’re so lucky to have her on our team, and she’s absolutely thrilled to start working with all of you. Stay tuned for a ‘meet and greet’ once she’s settled in!

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    Where Can I Find Out What's Happening at the FGO?

    Stay in the Loop! Missed something in our latest newsletter (that is delivered to your school email)? Catch up anytime on our FGO Instagram or website. Don’t miss out on updates, resources, and events – we’ve got you covered!
FYSEP 2023 session with President Beilock

First-Year Summer Enrichment Program

Through mentorship, sample classes taught by Dartmouth faculty members, workshops, seminars, and community-building activities, FYSEP students learn the mechanics of a successful Dartmouth experience while forging a strong peer network.

2023 commencement

Prepare to Launch

A synthesis of traditional career development tools with Designing Your Life (DYL) methodology, the Prepare to Launch (P2L) program provides students with the resources and techniques to achieve an expansive career and life planning roadmap. 

King Scholars 2023

King Scholars Program

The King Scholars Program sponsors qualified first-generation, low-income international students interested in alleviating poverty in their respective home countries.

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