Tuck's Student Ambassador Team collaborates with the Admissions Office to share their Tuck experience with prospective students. The Team is structured by geographical region, with an SAT Captain leading each. In the following months, we'll introduce you to them. Today, meet Tanvi Nayar, T'18 and India Co-Captain. Please reach out to Tanvi or any other Student Ambassador using this website. They love to connect with future Tuckies, especially when they're from "home"!
Tell us a little bit about yourself.
Imagine leaving the comfort of your home, and the warmth and love of your parents at the tender age of 6 years. Imagine getting lost in a remote island where you don’t speak the local language. Imagine sky diving from 12,000ft when you fear heights. That’s me… Constantly learning, trying new things, breaking stereotypes, and loving life! Originally from Haryana, India, I lived in Philadelphia for the last ten years working in the fin tech industry. Post-graduation I plan on pursuing a career in management consulting.
Why Tuck?
Tuck was love at first sight! I felt welcomed as a prospective student by not only the staff or current students, but also by the alumni I reached out to. I was confident that it would provide me the perfect intimate environment where I would feel comfortable growing, nurturing my skills, and pushing myself out of my comfort zone.
Everyone at Tuck chooses a different path. What’s your life at Tuck like?
My life at Tuck revolves around academics, recruiting, friends, attending fun events/classes within Tuck and larger Dartmouth community, and coffee! I also try to squeeze in a few minutes for my family back home to Skype and share my experiences with them every day!
Transformational Moment
This takes me back to my last day in Philadelphia when I was bidding goodbye to ten years of memories and moving to Hanover. I was very nervous about how things would turn out. Would I make friends? Would I do well? What if I had made the wrong decision?
The moment I reached Hanover and parked my car, a Tuckie started helping me unload, another Tuckie lent me his keys so I had access to the building, and my dorm neighbor stopped by to say hi to my parents – all within 5 minutes of arriving. That very moment I knew I made the right choice.
Why did you join the Student Ambassador Team?
My interaction with my student ambassador was what formed my first impression of Tuck. She was willing to help me at the drop of a hat, and was always available to answer any questions I had. She made me feel included even before I came to Tuck. I want to create the same experience for prospective students by showing them how amazing this place is and helping in whatever way I can.
What surprised you most at Tuck?
As a prospective student, I underestimated the strength of the Tuck alumni network. Every single alumnus I have reached out to in the past few months not only has been responsive, but also very helpful. (“Way too many” doesn’t even come close to describing the number of alumni I reached out to during recruiting!)
Any advice for prospective students?
Breathe! The whole admissions process can tend to get overwhelming. Know that there’s light at the end of the tunnel and the student ambassadors are there to help you make the best decision!