I am super grateful to have spent my first term at Dartmouth College on-campus in Hanover, New Hampshire. The transition was admittedly a bit jarring as administrators, professors, and students alike struggled to adapt to the challenges presented by COVID-19. The theme that surfaced from this struggle, however, was what attracted me to Dartmouth in the first place: community. I felt fully the support network which spans Dartmouth’s many endeavors, the Upper Valley, and the Ivy League. With the easing of COVID restrictions (as well as its hopefully imminent end), I endeavor to further connect myself to these many different communities. This past term, despite not operating at 100%, was one rife with growth and excitement. My classes––a writing course, a Spanish course, and an international relations course––were very engaging, and I am proud of my academic performance given this term’s online format. I also met many incredible people with equally incredible stories, and I spent a great deal of time exploring the beautiful natural environment of the Upper Valley. I know with full confidence that I made the right decision in choosing Dartmouth, and I cannot wait to return to campus in March. In the interim beforehand, I will be taking remote classes from Colorado and then from Puerto Rico, again speaking to the flexibility of Dartmouth’s current academic programming. I am very excited to literally and metaphorically expand my horizons. I would like to extend my gratitude to MVYouth for all your help, especially given the turbulence of this past year. I felt my island’s love more than ever before in this very challenging year, and your compassion not only makes a long-lived dream a reality, but also inspires me a tremendous deal. Thank you and thank you again!