Episode summary introduction: Karen wanted to be in a small liberal arts college and Dartmouth certainly fit that bill. In addition to being the “perfect size”, Dartmouth turned out to be everything Karen imagined college to be.

Karen Doster is a graduate of Dartmouth College with a Bachelor’s degree in Government, Public Policy and Native American Studies.

In particular, we discuss the following with her:

• Why Dartmouth?
• Academic and Campus Life
• Settling on a Major
• Advice to aspiring students
  

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction [0:50]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:39]
• “Loved my time at Dartmouth” [6:01]
• Why Dartmouth? [7:38]
• High School Interests [11:19]
• To Dartmouth from High School [13:00]
• Peers & Profs [18:00]
• On Majoring in Government [20:22]
• Dorms & Excellent Food [22:33]
• About DREAM Mentoring Program [29:42]
• “Sophomore Summer” [33:49]
• Summer Internships [35:55]
• What would you have done differently at Dartmouth? [40:42]
• Tips for Aspiring Students [44:21]
• Bonding in the Wilderness [48:41]
  

Our Guest: Karen Doster is a graduate of Dartmouth College with a Bachelor’s degree in Government, Public Policy and Native American Studies. Karen later received her MBA from Northwestern University.

Memorable Quote: Karen says that schools are looking for students “who have a genuine love of learning”.

Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript.

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