The opportunities are infinite. The connections are inevitable. By pursuing your interests and partaking in activities across campus, you will be able to grow personally and professionally.
Hear advice on finding your niche and achieving your goals from Gettysburg College students who established connections within our community through their classes, clubs, and more.
Emily Dalgleish ’22
Majors:
Political Science and Public Policy
Minor:
Campus involvement:
Admissions tour guide, Casa de la Cultura volunteer, College Democrats student senate representative, Eisenhower Institute, Garthwait Leadership Certificate program, Model United Nations delegate, women’s club rugby, and two internships
In her words:
“Your first year in college is such a unique and special time. It is a chance for you to learn who you are living on your own, find people you click best with, discover new passions and hobbies, and broaden your world views. Take all the opportunities you can, even ones that are outside of your comfort zone, because there aren’t many other periods in your life that provide as much freedom.”
Alli Dayton ’24
Majors:
Minor:
Campus involvement:
Mock Trial; Gettysburg College Choir; Eisenhower Institute; Big Brothers, Big Sisters; Admissions tour guide
In her words:
“My favorite class was my First-Year Seminar, ‘Policy Change through Agency and Activism.’ I loved this class because [Public Policy] Prof. [Anne] Douds invited speakers to class that provided me with important perspectives about civic engagement and public policy. I also enjoyed getting to know the other Eisenhower Scholars.”
Alexandros Economou ’22
Majors:
Environmental Studies and Political Science
Minor:
Campus involvement:
Campus Activities Board’s (CAB) Live Music Committee, El Centro tutor, Latin American Student Association, Model United Nations, Mosaic Pre-Orientation program, and Puerto Rico immersion trip through Center for Public Service
In his words:
“I believe that for someone to really learn about the world around them, they need to see it through other perspectives and see it for themselves. Having the opportunity to travel to Puerto Rico with the Center for Public Service, I was able to find a hidden passion of mine, which was learning the language my mother and her family speaks.”
Alexia Ferraro ’24
Major:
Minor:
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Campus involvement:
Resident Assistant (RA), Mock Trial, cheer team, College Prep, Garthwait Leadership Center, philosophy group discussions, Admissions tour guide, Office of Student Activities And Greek Life (OSAGL) program coordinator
In her words:
“Being a part of different clubs and organizations at school has connected me more with the campus community. Exploring the town and battlefields has helped me feel more connected with the community in town.”
Samuel Jagolinzer ’22
Major:
Minor:
First-year activities:
Ascent, Gettysburg Recreational Adventure Board (GRAB), and Model United Nations.
In his words:
“For all that Gettysburg College is, it is foremost to me a safe place to exit one’s comfort zone. At Gettysburg, all are pushed to take as many chances as possible, and if they fall, to simply get back up and dust themselves off. It is this attitude of the institution that has so far inspired me.”
Meem Noshin Nawal Khan ’24
Major:
Minor:
Campus involvement:
Badminton Club, Skeptical Chemists, Community Advisor (CA) at Residential and First-Year Programs (RFYP), Admissions international student ambassador, Cross-Disciplinary Science Institute (X-SIG)
In her words:
“My biology professor baked strawberry tarts and sourdough bread for me since this is my first time away from home and I was missing my family back in Bangladesh. … The connections I made here are the most meaningful parts of my first-year experience because I got a home away from home.”
Adriana Quiñonez Solano ’24
Majors:
Environmental Studies and Public Policy
Minor:
Campus involvement:
Title IX Task Force, Painted Turtle Farm volunteer, Peace and Justice Club
In her words:
“I was able to find friends and a community through my Spanish class and my professors. Having professors who share similar experiences, as a person of color and first generation, was inspiring to grow and find power within myself to accomplish my goals.”
Charlie Wingert ’24
Major:
Campus involvement:
Resident Assistant (RA), EQ Room, sports information, theater, Film Club
In his words:
“I just say, ‘Hi,’ to people when I see them around. It helps add to the friendly environment that is Gettysburg College.”