Kristina Rodriguez Salaverry DDS, MSDiplomate of the American Board of Periodontology I moved to New York City after graduation in 2005 for dental school (and later a residency in periodontics) at Columbia University. Since finishing all my training in 2012, I now work as a Periodontist in private practice in Manhattan and also as an instructor at the dental school.
[more]I came to Dartmouth expecting to sing and perform, but I certainly didn't expect music to shape and define my Dartmouth career in the way that it did. The Music Department faculty encouraged collaboration and exploration, providing an incredible set of mentors and instructors from whom I could learn and with whom I could perform. Thanks to classes in music theory and history that transformed me into a well-rounded musician, I discovered a newfound confidence and desire to push the boundaries of my musical comfort zone.
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David Martosko '91 -- US Political editor, The Daily Mail (London)
[more]I was overwhelmed by the talent of my cohort as a Dartmouth freshman. The intimacy of the music department was just what I needed to get a foothold in an unfamiliar place. While I found the music major cumbersome at times with its various requirements, it was a department that offered great access to really accomplished musicians and musicologists from a diverse set of fields. I'm now a professional musician, making a living doing what I love, and I certainly wouldn't be here without my many hours in the Hop basement.
[more]I pursued a double major, including one in music, because I wanted a broad liberal arts education that would prepare me for my future career.Studying music at Dartmouth helped me develop my critical thinking skills. The composition classes taught me to translate my ideas into action.It was good preparation for my Wall Street career in which I must communicate effectively every day.
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