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    Phoenix

    He/Him

    4th year student, Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Stage Design and Technical Theatre, Minor in Chinese Studies

    Montreal, Quebec

    • Arts & Social Sciences
    • Quebec
    • Risley Hall
    • LeMarchant Place
    • Shirreff Hall
    • Study Abroad
    • Transfer Student
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    Pronouns: He/Him

    Hometown: Montreal, Quebec

    Extracurriculars: Previous President of DalKing’s Crafting, Executive Team Member of Dalkings Swing Dance Society, member of DalKing Crafting Society, Dal Anime Society, Dal Writes Society

    Residence Lived In: Risley Hall, LeMarchant Place, Sherriff Hall

    Experiential learning: Building four shows a year as part of curriculum requirements along with hands on assignments within different Technical Theatre focus streams, Summer Study Abroad in Czechia for Music/Theatre History

    Favourite Hidden Gem: The Carbon Arc Cinema is a not-for-profit cinema in the basement of the Natural History Museum that runs films from around the world throughout the week

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    Tyler

    He/him

    2nd year student, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

    Ottawa, Ontario

    • Health
    • Ontario
    • Howe Hall
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    Pronouns: He/him

    Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario

    Extracurriculars: President, Dalhousie Kinesiology Society; Teaching Assistant

    Residence Lived In: Howe Hall

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: Volunteering in a physiotherapy clinic in the summer

    Favourite Hidden Gem: Seven Bays rock climbing and café

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    Cali

    she/her

    4th year student, Bachelor of Science in Bioveterinary Science, Certificate in Aquaculture

    Kelowna, British Columbia

    • Agriculture
    • British Columbia
    • Trueman (Truro Campus)
    • Truro Campus
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    Pronouns: She/her

    Hometown: Kelowna, British Columbia

    Extracurriculars: I spend lots of time in aquaculture labs and am a CHL and student ambassador. I like to go to line dancing and study at cafes

    Residence Lived In: Trueman House (all 4 years!)

    Favourite Hidden Gem: Collins Greenhouse as a study space!

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    Morgan

    She/her

    2nd year student, Bachelor of Medical Sciences

    Westport, Newfoundland and Labrador

    • Science
    • Newfoundland
    • LeMarchant Place
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    Pronouns: She/her

    Hometown: Westport, Newfoundland and Labrador

    Extracurriculars: Dal Girl Up, DSSSC, DISP mentor

    Residence Lived In: LeMarchant Place

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: Completing a research project through DISP

    Favourite Hidden Gems: The towers in Point Pleasant Park, Fia Fia yarn, and the Goldberg Computer Science Building

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    Lia

    3rd year student, International Food Business (dual degree: Bachelor of Agriculture from Dalhousie, Bachelor of Business Administration from Aeres University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands)

    Winnipeg, Manitoba

    • Agriculture
    • Manitoba
    • Trueman (Truro Campus)
    • Truro Campus
    • Study Abroad
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    Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba

    Extracurriculars: Running on the Cobequid Trail, going to the gym, walking and cold plunging at Victoria Park, and visiting NovelTea for coffee and studying

    Residence Lived In: Trueman

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: Community Housing Leader in Trueman, Campus Tour Guide, and Pepsi Student Ambassador. I studied at Aeres University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands last year and took a product development course where we created a hemp protein pesto and brought it to the hypothetical Dutch market!

    Favourite Hidden Gems: Study spots at Collins greenhouse, the Cobequid Trail, and the blenders in Jenkins

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    Natalie

    3rd year student, Bachelor of Science in Bioveterinary Science, Certificate in Organic Agriculture and Certificate in Animal Welfare

    Coquitlam, British Columbia

    • Agriculture
    • British Columbia
    • Chapman (Truro Campus)
    • Trueman (Truro Campus)
    • Truro Campus
    • Study Abroad
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    Hometown: Coquitlam, British Columbia

    Extracurriculars: Soccer, Pre-Vet Society, visiting the farmers market, Wildlife and Exotics Club, and participating in events in Truro

    Residence Lived In: Previously Chapman House, now Trueman House

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: Community Housing Leader, assisting with a variety of honours projects involving cows, volunteering with deer parasite research, and participating in Wildlife Ecology in South Africa, a three-week study abroad opportunity

    Favourite Hidden Gems: Trueman’s second-floor study room, Collins greenhouse, and Cox Greenhouses

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    Willem

    4th year student, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business

    Ottawa, Ontario

    • Agriculture
    • Ontario
    • Trueman (Truro Campus)
    • Truro Campus
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    Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario

    Extracurriculars: Agrology Club, gym

    Residence Lived In: Trueman House

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: Summer student on the campus farm, Community Housing Leader in Trueman, and Campus Tour Guide

    Favourite Hidden Gems: The Chute Animal Nutrition Centre and machinery shed

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    Marlie

    4th year student, Bachelor of Science in Bioveterinary Science student

    Scotsburn, Nova Scotia

    • Agriculture
    • Nova Scotia
    • Fraser (Truro Campus)
    • Truro Campus
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    Hometown: Scotsburn, Nova Scotia

    Extracurriculars: Going to the NovelTea Bookstore and looking for new posters

    Residence Lived In: Fraser House

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: My favourite labs were the Animal Welfare labs, especially the lamb lab!

    Favourite Hidden Gem: Room 211 in the MacRae Library

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    Chloe

    She/her

    4th year student, Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Classics and Theatre Studies

    Burlington, Ontario

    • Arts & Social Sciences
    • Ontario
    • Shirreff Hall
    • Study Abroad
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    Pronouns: She/her

    Hometown: Burlington, Ontario

    Extracurriculars: Dal Theatre Society, Res Publica

    Residence Lived In: Shirreff Hall

    Favourite Hidden Gem: Abstract Events - lots of trivia nights, bingo, and other ways to meet people

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    Olivia

    She/her

    4th year student, Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Philosophy and Economics

    Cardston, Alberta

    • Arts & Social Sciences
    • Alberta
    • Shirreff Hall
    • Study Abroad
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    Pronouns: She/her

    Hometown: Cardston, Alberta

    Extracurriculars: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Representative on the Dalhousie Student Union, participating in the student leadership academy, Dalhouise Outdoors Society, and the Dalhousie Arts and Social Sciences Society, Peer Career Advisor at the Bissett Student Success Center

    Residence Lived In: Shirreff Hall

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: Went on exchange last winter to Tokyo, Japan,

    Favourite Hidden Gem: The amount of study spaces. From the study rooms in Wallace McCain, eighth floor of the Life Science Centre, and the Goldberg Computer Science Building

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    Emily

    She/her

    3rd year student, Bachelor of Arts, English major and German minor

    Hamilton, Ontario

    • Arts & Social Sciences
    • Ontario
    • Shirreff Hall
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    Pronouns: She/her

    Hometown: Hamilton, Ontario

    Extracurriculars: President of the Dalhousie/King's German Society, full-time volunteer for Dalhousie SPRING

    Residence Lived In: Shirreff Hall

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: Planning to go on exchange to Germany the summer after third year!

    Favourite Hidden Gem: The underground tunnels from the Killam Library. They are my favourite way to get across campus while staying warm and dry!

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    Kate

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    4th year student, Bachelor of Arts, Honours in English with a Minor in Creative Writing

    Winchester, Ontario

    • Arts & Social Sciences
    • Ontario
    • Shirreff Hall
    • Study Abroad
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    Pronouns: She/her

    Hometown: Winchester, Ontario

    Extracurriculars: Staff Writer for the Dal Gazette, member of the DalDance society, performed in Dal Theatre's Shrek the Musical, and avid city and cafe explorer

    Residence Lived In: Shirreff Hall

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: Went on exchange to Scotland Winter 2026

    Favourite Hidden Gem: One of my favourite places in the city if the 5th floor of the Halifax Central Public Library- it is perfect for studying, reading, or lounging in the sun, with a fantastic view of the harbour and Spring Garden road.

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    Amanda

    she/her

    4th year student, Bachelor of Arts, Major in Law, Justice, and Society

    Ethnically Nigerian, but I've lived in Halifax for about 8 years

    • Arts & Social Sciences
    • Nova Scotia
    • Howe Hall
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    Pronouns: she/her

    Hometown: Ethnically Nigerian, but I've lived in Halifax for about 8 years

    Extracurriculars: VP External for the Dalhousie Black Business Students' Association, VP of Events for the Dalhousie Black Students Society, former student representative for the Dalhousie Undergrad Law Society, Student Staff at the Black Student Advising Center, and all around people-person!!

    Residence Lived In: Howe Hall

    Favourite Hidden Gem: Definitely the Black Student Advising Centre, it's basically a one-stop shop for black students!!

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    Lauren

    she/her

    4th year student, Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Science, minor in Sociology and Social Anthropology of Social Justice and Inequality, minor in Film Studies, certificate in Theatre Creation

    Toronto, Ontario

    • Arts & Social Sciences
    • Ontario
    • Risley Hall
    • Co-op
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    Pronouns: she/her

    Hometown: Toronto, Ontario

    Extracurriculars: acappella choir (The Unconscious Collective Vocal Ensemble) member and president, Dal Women in Politics society member and founding executive. I've also been involved with the Dal Film Society, Dal Theatre Society, and Dal Political Science Society, among others.

    Residence Lived In: Risley Hall

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: participating in the Arts Co-op pilot program

    Favourite Hidden Gem: Halifax is super walkable! It's really nice to walk around areas near campus, as well as walking to, from, and around downtown Halifax

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    Sophia

    she/her

    4th year student, Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences, Major in Law, Justice, and Society with a minor in Environmental Science

    Newmarket, Ontario

    • Arts & Social Sciences
    • Ontario
    • Howe Hall
    • LeMarchant Place
    • Shirreff Hall
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    Pronouns: she/her

    Hometown: Newmarket, Ontario

    Extracurriculars: Debate Society, Dalhousie Women in Politics Society, Residence Assistance (or CAT here at DAL!)

    Residence Lived In: Shirreff (first year), worked as a CAT in LMP and Howe Hall

    Favourite Hidden Gem: The Weldon Law Library. It is gorgeous, silent, and right on campus for students to study in.

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    Kayla

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    3rd year student, Bachelor of Arts,  Double Major in Theatre (Stage Design and Technical Theatre) and Psychology

    Invermere, BC

    • Arts & Social Sciences
    • British Columbia
    • Shirreff Hall
    • Study Abroad
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    Pronouns: She/They

    Hometown: Invermere, BC

    Extracurriculars: Participant in the Dalhousie Board Gaming Society and the Dalhousie Figure Skating Club

    Residences lived in: Shirreff Hall

    Experiential Learning experiences: I have worked on 6 of the shows put on by the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

    Favourite Hidden Gem: The study spaces and lounge on the fifth floor of the Dal Arts Centre.

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    Ashley

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    3rd year student, Bachelor of Arts,  Major in Psychology and Certificate in Medical Humanities

    Halifax, Nova Scotia

    • Arts & Social Sciences
    • Nova Scotia
    • Howe Hall
    • Study Abroad
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    Pronouns: She/her

    Hometown: Enfield, Nova Scotia

    Extracurriculars: I’m an Off-Campus Mentor at Dalhousie, where I help welcome new students and organize activities. I also have a background in cheerleading, including competing at the World Championships, and have previously coached gymnastics and cheerleading. Residence lived in: I lived in Howe Hall in 2024

    Experiential learning: As an Off-Campus Mentor, I help incoming students get to know Dalhousie and Halifax through campus tours, activities, and conversations about university life, and I lead presentations on topics about relevant campus information and how to stay connected and included.

    Favourite hidden gem about Dal or Halifax: I really love to study in the quiet room on the second floor in the Killam. The space is bright and welcoming, which helps me focus on my studies!

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    Siya

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    3rd Year student, Concurrent Degrees of Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial), and Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies

    Halifax, NS

    • Arts & Social Sciences
    • Engineering
    • Nova Scotia
    • Off Campus
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    Pronouns: she/her

    Hometown: Halifax, NS

    Extracurriculars: Dal Theatre, Dal Dance Society

    Residence Lived In: None! I was a commuting student

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: Will be doing the Engineering Co-op Program, which means work placements every alternating semester starting next year

    Favorite Hidden Gem: Point Pleasant Park (when the weather is good!), Uncommon Grounds, and the courtyard in the McCain Building

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    Ekin

    he/they

    4th year student, Bachelor of Computer Science Co-Op

    Istanbul, Turkey

    • Computer Science
    • International
    • Co-op
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    Pronouns: he/they

    Hometown: Istanbul, Turkey

    Extracurriculars: Faculty of CS Student Ambassador, Vice President of the Pride in Tech Society, Teaching Assistant at FCS, Vice President of the Dal Model United Nations Society 2023-24, Community Mentor in Residence 2024-2025, Volunteer at Dal International Centre, Turkish Society of Nova Scotia and more!

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: Co-op student at Trench Group as AI/ML Intern, RBC Amplify as Data Engineer

    Favourite Hidden Gem: Life Science Building Biology Tower 8th Floor. Phenomenal view.

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    Corinne

    she/her

    4th year student, Bachelor of Computer Science, minor in Management

    Ottawa, ON

    • Computer Science
    • Ontario
    • Risley Hall
    • Co-op
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    Pronouns: she/her

    Hometown: Ottawa, ON

    Extracurriculars: Faculty of Computer Science Student Ambassador, Women in Tech Society

    Residence Lived In: Risley Hall

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: Three computer science co-op terms

    Favorite Hidden Gem: The Halifax Brewery market on a Saturday!

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    Grace H

    5th year student, Bachelor of  Engineering (Mechanical) with a Certificate in Biomedical Engineering

    King City, Ontario

    • Engineering
    • Ontario
    • LeMarchant Place
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    Hometown: King City, Ontario

    Extracurriculars: Girls that Lift, Women in Engineering, Dal Intramurals, Mechanical Engineering Society

    Residence Lived In: LeMarchant Place

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: Worked in a chemistry research lab and had a 16-week internship in the mechanical department

    Favourite Hidden Gem: Chocolate chip cookies from the café in the Rowe Management building

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    Jessica

    she/her

    3rd year student, Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)

    Bobcaygeon, Ontario

    • Engineering
    • Ontario
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    Pronouns: she/her

    Hometown: Bobcaygeon, Ontario

    Extracurriculars: Dalhousie Woman in Engineering Society, Go Eng Girl, Dalhousie Solar Car Team, Student Leadership Academy: High Performance Tier, Design Team Student Representative

    Favourite Hidden Gem: T-Room at Dal

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    Michelle

    she/her

    3rd year student, Bachelor of Science in Nursing 

    Toronto, Ontario

    • Health
    • Ontario
    • Risley Hall
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    Pronouns: she/her

    Hometown: Toronto, Ontario

    Extracurriculars: Dalhousie University Nursing Society, Alpha Gamma Delta, Dal Girls That Lift, Book Club

    Residence Lived In: Risley Hall

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: Clinical placements every semester

    Favourite Hidden Gem: Creamy Rainbow Cafe, Luke's Small Good, the quiet study spaces in the Killam Library (the stacks)

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    Adesewa

    she/her

    2nd year student, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

    Lagos, Nigeria

    • Health
    • International
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    Pronouns: she/her

    Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria

    Extracurriculars: Student Engagement Assistant for the School of Health and Human Performance; Volunteer at the Dal International Centre

    Favourite Hidden Gem: The Life Sciences Building. It's peaceful and quiet.

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    Esmee

    she/her

    2nd year student, Bachelor of Health Promotion

    Tema, Ghana and Durban, South Africa

    • Health
    • International
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    Pronouns: she/her

    Hometown: Tema, Ghana and Durban, South Africa

    Extracurriculars: Student Engagement Assistant for the School of Human Health and Performance; EDIA Chair for the Health Promotion Society; Education Coordinator for the Dalhousie Global Health Society

    Favourite Hidden Gem: The Law Building. It's quiet and peaceful, which makes it a great place to study.

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    Grace A

    She/her

    4th year student, Bachelor of Commerce Co-op, Major in Accounting, Certificate in Marketing and Leadership

    Ilderton, Ontario

    • Management
    • Ontario
    • Shirreff Hall
    • Co-op
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    Pronouns: She/her

    Hometown: Ilderton, Ontario

    Extracurriculars: DAS (Dalhousie Accounting Society), VP of Marketing, Curling, and tutoring

    Residence Lived In: Shirreff Hall

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: Co-op student at Sutherland Watt CPAs

    Favourite Hidden Gem: The Halifax Public Library rooftop terrace

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    Ramisa

    She/her

    4th year student, Bachelor of Commerce Co-op, Major in Finance

    Dhaka, Bangladesh

    • Management
    • International
    • Shirreff Hall
    • Co-op
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    Pronouns: She/her

    Hometown: Dhaka, Bangladesh

    Extracurriculars: Dalhousie Women in Business Association, Dalhousie Investment Society, and RA at Howe Hall!

    Residence Lived In: Shirreff Hall

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: Completing 3 co-op terms, 2 with Irving Oil and 1 with Dalhousie!

    Favourite Hidden Gem:

    The Boardroom Game Cafe and the Beaty Marine Centre!
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    Gare

    he/him

    2nd year student, Bachelor of Commerce Co-op, Major in Finance

    Saint John, New Brunswick

    • Management
    • New Brunswick
    • LeMarchant Place
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    Pronouns: he/him

    Hometown: Saint John, New Brunswick

    Extracurriculars: Dalhousie Investment Society, Rock Climbing, Dalhousie Commerce Society

    Residence Lived In: LeMarchant Place

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: running a mock stock portfolio

    Favourite Hidden Gem: The 3rd floor of the Law Library, Beyond Pho on spring garden and 5th floor of the Halifax Public Library

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    Mo

    She/her

    3rd year student, Bachelor of Management, Certificate in Leadership, Certificate in Public Sector Management

    Dartmouth, NS (Nigerian)

    • Management
    • Nova Scotia
    • LeMarchant Place
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    Pronouns: She/her

    Hometown: Dartmouth, NS (Nigerian)

    Extracurriculars: Dalhousie Management Society, Dalhousie Women In Business Association, Dalhousie Women’s Health Society, Dalhousie Real Estate Association, Dalhousie’s Black Business Students Association, Dalhousie’s Black Students Society

    Residence Lived In: LeMarchant Place

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: Part-time Administrative Assistant, Exchange Program TBD

    Favourite Hidden Gem: The Law Library, Elite Elements on Granville St, Aura Women’s Wellness Clinic

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    Amy

    She/her

    3rd year student, Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology

    Arlington, Massachusetts

    • Science
    • International
    • Shirreff Hall
    • Study Abroad
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    Pronouns: She/her

    Hometown: Arlington, Massachusetts

    Extracurriculars: I'm an event organizer for the Dal Gal Pals society and I have a radio show on CDKU, Halifax's only campus community radio station!

    Residence Lived In: Shirreff Hall

    Experiential Learning Opportunities:

    I'm very excited to be going on exchange to National University of Singapore in Fall 2026! At Dal, I've participated in many graduate research studies by doing memory and reaction time tests in labs. 

    Favourite Hidden Gem: Saint Mary's Boat Club docks for swimming and sunbathing when the weather is nice is a must-see!

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    Bilo

    she/her

    4th year Bachelor of Science student in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Certificate in Genetics

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    • Science
    • International
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    Pronouns: she/her

    Hometown: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Extracurriculars: I dedicate my spare time to my job at the Dalhousie Art Gallery, and when I'm not there, I enjoy reading, taking care of my plants, and trying out new café’s.

    Residence Lived In: Shirreff Hall

    Favourite Hidden Gem: The Dilly Dally Cafe (Halifax), the Oakland Road Park (right by Shirreff Hall), and Lunenburg Nova Scotia on a sunny day!

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    Abby

    she/her

    3rd year student, Bachelor of Science, Major in Environmental Sciences

    Montreal, QC

    • Science
    • Quebec
    • Howe Hall
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    Pronouns: she/her

    Hometown: Montreal, QC

    Extracurriculars: Volunteer at Dal Spring, active participant in sports and recreation at Dalplex

    Residence Lived In: Howe Hall

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: I am part of the Honours program within the Faculty of Science

    Favourite Hidden Gem: The eighth floor of the Life Sciences Center is a great place to study and get amazing views of the city.

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    Aidan

    he/him

    4th year student, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences), Certificates in Medical Humanities and Human Psychology

    Newmarket, ON

    • Science
    • Ontario
    • Gerrard Hall
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    Pronouns: he/him

    Hometown: Newmarket, ON

    Extracurriculars: President of the Dalhousie Science Society

    Residence Lived In: Gerrard Hall

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: Completed an Independent Research Project over the past summer

    Favourite Hidden Gem: The ability to get involved on campus. From societies to experiential learning opportunities, Dalhousie really offers a ton of different ways to get involved in something that you are interested in!

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    Hayden

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    2nd-year student, Bachelor of Science, Major in Marine Biology, Certificate in Animal Behaviour

    Toronto, Ontario

    • Science
    • Ontario
    • Howe Hall
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    Pronouns: He/Him

    Hometown: Toronto, Ontario

    Residence: Howe Hall, Smith

    Experiential learning opportunities: Hoping to get involved with the shark tagging seaside program this summer.

    Favourite Halifax Hidden gem: The countless fresh- and saltwater fishing spots in such proximity. If less into fishing, Johnny’s Pork Shack has some of my favourite dumplings ever!

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    Grace L

    She/Her.

    2nd year student, Bachelor of Science Major in Environmental Science with a Certificate of Geographical Information Science

    Ancaster, Ontario.

    • Science
    • Ontario
    • Shirreff Hall
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    Pronouns: She/Her.

    Hometown: Ancaster, Ontario.

    Extracurriculars: Social Media Coordinator with Dalhousie Outdoors Society and member of the Dalhousie/Kings Figure Skating Club.

    Residences lived in: Shirreff Hall

    Experiential Learning Experiences: I'm in Co-op where my first placement is planned for summer 2027

    Favourite Hidden Gem: Watching the beautiful sunsets and swimming at Oakland Park dock!

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    Hannah

    she/her

    5th year student, Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology, Certificate in Disability Management

    Prince George, British Columbia

    • Science
    • British Columbia
    • Shirreff Hall
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    Pronouns: she/her

    Hometown: Prince George, British Columbia

    Extracurriculars: Duty Supervisor for the Dalhousie Medical Campus Response Team (DMCRT), Vice-President of Dalhousie Students Supporting Sick Children, First-Year Mentor on the Off Campus Council, Let’s Talk Science Volunteer, general member of the Society of Immunology and Microbiology Students

    Residence Lived In: Shirreff Hall – Newcombe

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: I am planning to do experiential learning in a bacteriology lab during the Winter Term

    Favourite Hidden Gem: The Stacks in the library! They are super quiet and you get a desk to yourself!

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    Clare

    She/her

    5th Year student, Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology Major (Honours & Co-op) and Musicology Minor

    Sugarbush, Ontario

    • Science
    • Ontario
    • Risley Hall
    • Co-op
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    Pronouns: She/her

    Hometown: Sugarbush, Ontario

    Extracurriculars: Co-op representative of DAMS, sponsorship captain of Metro Uni Relay For Life, Basketball, Volleyball, Snowboarding, Piano and Guitar

    Residence: Risley

    Experiential Learning: 3 Co-op work terms completed and currently completing an honours on brook trout movement ecology

    Favourite hidden gem: World tea house, Zen house sushi, Kings Library

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    Terin

    she/they

    5th year student, Bachelor of Science, Major in Microbiology & Immunology, with a minor in Psychology

    Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia

    • Science
    • Nova Scotia
    • Off Campus
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    Pronouns: she/they

    Hometown: Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia

    Extracurriculars: Dalhousie Medical Campus Response Team (DMCRT), Society of Microbiology & Immunology Students (SIMS), Off-Campus Council (OCC) Mentor

    Residences lived in: Off-Campus

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: Spent one semester in a lab as part of the experiential learning class

    Favourite Hidden Gem: Noggins on Coburg, Glitter Bean, Metro Thrift Bus, the open study rooms in the Kellogg Library Learning Commons in the CHEB

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    Justine

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    3rd year student, Bachelor of Science, Major in Neuroscience, Certificate in Science Communication & Leadership

    Toronto, Ontario

    • Science
    • Ontario
    • Mini Residence
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    Pronouns: she/her

    Hometown: Toronto, Ontario

    Extracurriculars: Dal Dance!

    Residences lived in: Mini Res

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: Being a prefect (lab teacher) for PSYO1011

    Favourite Hidden Gem: Rinaldo's restaurant on Windsor st.

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    Katherine

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    2nd year student, Bachelor of Science, Majors in Marine Biology and Environmental Science

    Nelson, British Columbia

    • Science
    • British Columbia
    • Off Campus
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    Pronouns: They/them

    Hometown: Nelson, British Columbia

    Extracurriculars: Dal Dance, Dalhousie Outdoors Society, Environmental Programs Student Society (EPSS)

    Residence Lived In: Off-campus since the start!

    Experiential Learning Opportunities: Environmental science labs and tutorials have had me outside doing hands-on work since first year!

    Favourite Hidden Gems: Trident Booksellers & Café, The Brown Hound Pub, Point Pleasant Park

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