Bingo

So, last night was Bingo night at Dean and I have to say it went fantastic. This was my second Dean Bingo (the first one I won a body pillow) and I won again; this time it was a work out kit consisting of a work out ball, resistance bands, and a yoga mat. Hooray! Some of the other prizes included; a bluetooth headset, wireless headphones, two different ipod docks, a comfy beanbag chair thing, snacks, towels, and much more. As usual our Student Activities Committee (or "SAC") went above and beyond. The competition got heated a couple of times when there was more than one winner so Billy Dunn, the student activities coordinator, declared a "Bing-off". Another number was drawn and the person that had it won the prize; they kept going until someone won.
Unfortunately, I was in a three way tie for one of the ipod docks (the only prize I wanted) and ended up losing the "Bing-off"....sad day. I did go home a winner, as I said before, and I have officially decided that I will be one of those old ladies that plays bingo at the senior centers because I am 2-0 for wins during my bingo career.

Greetings everyone!!

Hi Everyone,
My name is Marcus, I am from Illinois, and I am a freshman here at Dean College. My major is Liberal Studies with a concentration in Political Science and Law. After next year I will transfer and finish the rest of my undergraduate work. I am a one of the many Student Ambassadors that help the college communicate to prospective students why Dean is special, and why we would love for you to come and join us in helping to make a difference in the future. Dean provides numerous organizations to get involved and make a difference here on campus and in the Greater Community of Franklin. I am currently a member of Dean Community Outreach, Student Activities Committee, Poetry Society, and Resident Hall Association. I am also an elected member of the Dean Student Government Association. I love these organizations because, on top of being a college student, they give me an opportunity to give back to a community that has already given so much to me. I chose Dean because so many of the nationally renowned schools understand that Dean is a credible institution which properly prepares students for a smooth transfer. If you have questions about any aspect of the Dean community please email me, Marcus Huels, at mhuels@student.dean.edu.

My Dean Decision

My name is Aubrey Fowler. I came to Dean College here in Franklin, Massachusetts this semester for their Arts Management Major. When I was looking for schools last semester I knew I wanted to continue dancing because it has always been such a big part of my life. However, I really wanted a business degree to fall back on because living and working just as a dancer was a risky idea to me. When I searched for colleges with a management degree with dance, Dean College was one of the first options that came up. I had heard about Dean from many people in my home town of Oneonta, New York. I even took classes with dance teachers who went to Dean. I heard good things about the school, and really liked it after I went on the campus tour. The school was just far enough away that if I got home sick I could return on the weekends. I also enjoyed the smaller school vibe. My choice has served me well so far. I have started my second semester here. I love the Arts Management program and I am enjoying the new experiences I have had here at Dean.

Introduction

My name is Eileen and I am a sophomore dance major, psychology minor here at Dean College. I am not your typical college student. I took two years off due to a dance related injury that occurred during my senior year of high school, so I am actually a 22 year old sophomore. For all of those out there that have taken time off and think that it's "too hard to go back to school" it is completely possible. I have been in the working world and have lived on my own since I was 18 and know the sacrifices that have to be made to return to an education, but it is completely worth it!
I am very involved on campus; some might say overinvolved, but I pride myself on being a part of the Dean Community. I am a student ambassador, giving weekly tours as well as participating in online chats with prospective students, a peer tutor in the learning center, tutoring in general help as a work study student; a participant in the Alternative Spring Break Trip in 2008 and in March of 2009- we went and are going to Louisiana to help rebuild homes for Hurricane Katrina Victims; a graduate of the Emerging Leaders Program last year and a member of the Rising Leaders Program this year, both requiring an application for admission and consisting of leadership workshops throughout the year to help build leadership skills on campus and after graduation; and finally I am the President of the National Honors Society, Phi Theta Kappa, completing my freshman year with a 4.0 GPA and last semester with a 3.943 GPA. Dean has allowed me an environment where I can thrive both academically and socially and has given me the tools to succeed in the dance, academic and working world now and in the future. I hope sharing some of my stories and experiences with others will help both prospecive and current students to see what they can accomplish on and off campus.

Welcome!

Hello! My name is Kathryn and I am an Admission Counselor here at Dean College. The Office of Admission is starting a blog so that you can get a glimpse of what happens on campus. Our primary writers will be our very own Dean College Student Ambassadors. These students are part of our office and help us by giving tours to students interested in Dean. In fact, you may have been on a tour that they have led!

Hopefully this blog will show you what a great place Dean College is and that our students are truly invested in their experiences here.

Enjoy the blog and check back often for updates!

Kathryn