My Davidson

My Davidson is Davidson College's student blog, where students share their stories of experiential learning and distinctive moments while offering insights and advice to prospective students.

Featured Blog Post Advice from Davidson College Students on the College Essay

Senior Fellows in Davidson College’s Office of Admission & Financial Aid share their tips and tricks for navigating and writing the college essay.

Advice from Davidson College Students on the College Essay

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My Davidson | A Student Blog Four Students Discuss Their Summers With Davidson in Washington

Four political science majors share their experiences with Davidson in Washington, an immersive summer opportunity for Davidson College students. Learn more.

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My Davidson | A Student Blog Advice on Davidson's Peer Recommendation

When applying to Davidson, all applicants are required to submit a peer letter of recommendation — someone of similar age who can speak to who you are as a human being beyond a transcript, essay or list of extracurriculars. Learn more.

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My Davidson | A Student Blog Day in the Life: What Does a Weekend Look Like at Davidson College?

Wondering what a weekend at Davidson College can look like as a student? Haley Stock ’25 shares the many ways Wildcats spend their weekends around campus, town and in Charlotte.

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My Davidson | A Student Blog Here to Help: Connecting Students with Mental Health Resources

Addie Anderson ’24, a student Mental Health Ambassador (MHA) at Davidson College, works to destigmatize seeking help and to show struggling students they’re not alone.

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My Davidson | A Student Blog Navigating Disability in the College Process

Three Davidson College students reflect on the extra challenges that a disability presents when choosing a college. They share their Davidson experience and offer advice to prospective students with disabilities about going through the admission process.

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My Davidson | A Student Blog My Summer with the Common Thread Theatre Collective at Davidson College

Amy Tedeschi ’25 reflects on her summer with the Common Thread Theatre Collective, a professional theatre company formed between Davidson College and North Carolina A&T.

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My Davidson | A Student Blog Davidson College Orientation: What to Know & Advice for New Students

Orientation Team Leaders share what to expect during Davidson College’s New Student Orientation and offer advice for first year and transfer students alike on making the most of your transition into the Davidson community.

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My Davidson | A Student Blog Like an Apricot: A Language’s Highs and Lows

Brody Bassett ’25 reflects on his summer in Egypt where he immersed himself in the formal “high” and informal “low” dialects people there use. Zoom lessons with an Egyptian-born tutor, and countless hours studying vocabulary, phrases, and idioms led to colorful connections with everyone from restaurant servers to shop keepers to taxi drivers.

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My Davidson | A Student Blog A Space for Excitement and Innovation: Hack@Davidson

Niya Ma ’24 shares how she found her passion for computer science through hackathons, and how she worked with her peers to launch Hack@Davidson, a unique hackathon designed to welcome all levels of experience to the world of innovation.

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My Davidson | A Student Blog What to Expect Your First Month at Davidson

Campbell Walker ’25 gives her advice on course selection, orientation, and how to navigate social life during your first few weeks at Davidson College.

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My Davidson | A Student Blog Making the Most of Your Campus Visit to Davidson College

Arielle Germeus ’25 shares her expertise from a summer of interning with Davidson College's Admission Office on how to make the most of your time on a campus visit and college tour.

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My Davidson | A Student Blog Get to Know Davidson (Or Any Other College) Without Visiting Campus

Davis Varnado ’25 shares his advice on getting to know colleges and universities from afar and virtually, including Davidson College.

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My Davidson | A Student Blog Why Early Decision

If you're considering applying Early Decision, we know there can be nerves and concerns related to making such a big commitment. Davidson students share why Early Decision to Davidson was the right fit for them and offer some advice for those considering it now.

My Davidson | A Student Blog Student-to-Student: Advice on Navigating the Admission Process

Zach Villamin '22 shares his experience applying to college and gives current high school seniors tips on how to better manage the application process.

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The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the individual student writers and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Davidson College.