Daniela Hernández
Year: 2015
Hometown: San Antonio, TX and Mexico City, MX
High School: Luther Burbank High School
Major/Minor: Hispanic Studies and Latin-American, Latino, and Caribbean Studies
Extracurricular activities at Dartmouth: Ballet Folklórico de Dartmouth, First Year Student Enrichment Program, Spanish Department Drill Instructor, Sexual Health Peer Advisor (Sexperts), Spanish Department Tutor
"I applied to Dartmouth Bound without a specific end goal in mind. I knew that Dartmouth was a great school but I did not know much more than what was listed on the brochures that were regularly mailed to my home. As a high school junior with little exposure to "the college life", I felt that visiting campus and committing myself to a program such as Dartmouth Bound would help demystify some of the myths and romanticized ideas that I had created of what a college experience should look like. As I reflect on my Dartmouth Bound experience and realize how positive and effortless it truly was, I begin to wonder what great error it would have been to not have even applied. I would like to encourage students of all identifications and backgrounds to apply. Dartmouth is a diverse place that fosters community and opportunities. Give yourself the chance to preview the potential that you can achieve when becoming an undergraduate at Dartmouth, by giving Dartmouth Bound a chance!"