Denison In Focus
Denison In Focus highlights the stories and experiences of Denison students as they learn and live on campus. These collections offer a glimpse into life on campus — capturing meaningful moments and perspectives through their eyes and in their voices.
How to College
Still figuring out this college thing? We’ve got you covered — hear from students about what works, what doesn’t, and how to make the most of your time on campus.
You sure can, through club and intramural sports such as rowing and rugby, sailing and skiing, or yard pong and pickleball. It’s a surefire way to meet new people and let off some steam.
The idea of studying abroad in college may be daunting at first, but students who choose to study abroad find it a great way to immerse themselves in a new culture and accentuate their studies. Maybe you’ll study English literature in Bath, England, or global commerce in London’s financial district. Either way, studying abroad at Denison is included in the cost of tuition.
If you can think of it, there’s probably a club on your college campus for it. There are club sports, clubs geared to volunteering, culinary clubs, cultural clubs, STEM-related clubs, investment clubs, even a yo-yo club. You can find out about them all at involvement fairs, typically held on college campuses at the start of every new year. Don’t rule out starting your own club, too.
What I Wish I Knew
Hindsight is 20/20. Get the inside scoop directly from Denison students on what they’d do differently — and what they got right in their time on The Hill.
Amanda Fields ‘25 didn’t have your typical high school experience. As a professional ballerina, she wasn’t familiar with the formalities of a classroom. She shares how she overcame those challenges to succeed at Denison.
New state, new home, new people. Faith Boirard ‘25 reminded herself to be brave — and to seek out the opportunities to build early and lasting friendships.
Denison 101
Your crash course on all things Denison, from the look of our residence halls to the role of your academic advisor and the search for a mentor.
Curious about health, exercise, and sport studies? Julia breaks down the HESS major at Denison, sharing her personal experience majoring in HESS.
Think an English major is just about reading books? Think again! Evelyn taps into her experience to explain how the English major at Denison teaches writing, analysis, and how it connects to a global perspective — skills you can use in almost any career.
Your academic advisor is your go-to guide for all things college — and at Denison, you’ll have the unique experience of a faculty member as an advisor.
A college academic advisor is with you every step of the way on your academic journey. They can offer guidance on your prospective career, lend a hand with course registration, or serve as a sounding board when final exams are stressing you out. In short, college academic advisors are a great resource you should take advantage of.
Day In the Life
What’s it really like to be a Denison student anyway? Go behind the scenes with Denison students to see how they live, learn, and use their time to build their best futures.
From Starbucks runs and updating spreadsheets to a night out at a Columbus Crew game, Abigail Greenleaf ’27 takes you through a day in her life as a summer intern at Bath & Body Works.
From classes and pool workouts to streaming Gilmore Girls, Audrey Brink ’28 takes you through a day in her life at Denison.
Josephine Taube ’28 takes you through a day in her life wrapping up classes and adventuring off-campus!
Denison Shorts
Explore our collection of short-form videos capturing campus life, fun facts, and familiar moments from the Denison experience.
In the chaos of first year move-in, this crew brought the hype.
Did someone order a fridge? The heavy-lifting of move-in was done with a little help from the Denison University Football team. 💪 🏈
The annual tradition of welcoming the new class of students by creating their class year number in the grass on the commons.
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