Connect with a Dalhousie Student!

    Choosing the right university is a big decision, and who better to help than a current student who’s been in your shoes? Our "Ask a Student" program connects you with real Dalhousie students who can answer your questions about academics, student life, and what it’s like to live in Halifax.

    How It Works

    1. Find Your Match
      Search for current Dalhousie students based on your program of interest, hometown, or shared interests and experiences.

    2. Ask Your Questions
      Submit the questionnaire form below with your questions and get honest, firsthand answers from someone who knows the Dalhousie experience inside and out, either through email correspondence or a virtual connect

    3. Discover Dalhousie
      Learn about life on campus, tips for success, and what makes our campus community so unique.

    Please note: Our students are unable to give advice on admissions, course registration and selection, or scholarships and financial aid. Please visit dal.ca/connect to connect with the advisor supporting students from your region.

    Meet Our Students

    Get to know the people who make up our diverse Dalhousie community! Each student profile includes:

    • Name & Program: See what they’re studying and where they’re headed.

    • Hometown: Find students from your area or explore new perspectives.

    • Interests & Involvement: Learn about their hobbies, extracurriculars, and campus roles.

    • Hidden Gem: Get a glimpse into their personality with a fun tidbit about their favorite hidden gem about Dal!

       

    Phoenix

    4th year student, Bachelor of arts with honours in Stage design and technical theatre with minor in Chinese Studies

    • Pronouns: He/Him
    • Hometown: Montreal, Quebec
    • Extracurriculars: Previous President of DalKing’s crafting, Exec team member Dalking 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 
               

    Lauren

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

    • Pronouns: she/her
    • Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
    • Extracurriculars: Acappella choir (The Unconscious Collective Vocal Ensemble) member and executive, Dal Women in Politics society member and founding executive. I've also been involved with Dal Film Society and Dal Theatre Society, among others.
    • Residence Lived In: Risley Hall
    • Experiential Learning Opportunities: In my theatre classes we get to work on lots of monologues and scenes, providing really great learning and letting us have lots of fun!
    • 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

    Amy

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

    • Pronouns: She/her
    • Hometown: Arlington, Massachusetts
    • Extracurriculars: I have a radio show on CDKU (88.1FM), Halifax's only campus community radio station where I play Canadian rock every week. I'm also an event organizer for the Dal Gal Pals society.
    • Residence Lived In: Shirreff Hall, Howe 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!

    Aidan

    4th Year, Honours Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) with a Certificate in Human Physiology

    • Pronouns: he/him
    • Hometown: Newmarket ON
    • Extracurriculars: Chairperson of the Dalhousie Science Society
    • Residence Lived In: Gerrard Hall
    • Experiential Learning Opportunities: Completed an Independent Research Project in the Physiology Department in the Summer of 2025
    • Favourite Hidden Gem: The 8th floor biology floor in the Life Sciences Centre is a great study spot, along side the 2nd floor of the Collaborative Health Education Building (CHEB).

    Nora

    1st year student, Diploma of Engineering, Truro Campus

    • Pronouns: She/her
    • Hometown: Truro, NS
    • Extracurriculars: Working at the Langille Athletic Centre, playing basketball
    • Residence Lived In: Off-campus!
    • Favourite Hidden Gem: The Collins Building Greenhouse!
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