Alesandra ’22

Hometown: North Andover, MA

Most surprising when you first arrived at Groton: How relaxed the dress code was and how nice and calm everyone appeared

Favorite class: Theater is my favorite class because the space that the teacher creates is so judgment-free and fun

Groton activities: Groton Feminists, soccer, GMP

Most memorable Groton moment: Dancing in the laundry room on Saturday night

Favorite Dining Hall food: Fried eggplant

Favorite Surprise Holiday: Spring of 2018: We were all surprised, and my friends and I went to the mall and just fooled around, had fun, ate lunch, and went shopping.

 

  • The Circle is covered in snow, but I know better. Even though brown slush coats the pavements and cold wind chills me to the bone, I can see spring lying in wait. As I sit in the Schoolroom during the … Read More
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  • Last night, I had finished all of my homework and sat idly at my desk, doodling in my planner. There was not much else for me to do, as it was a Thursday night and I worked ahead at the … Read More
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  • Fall is my favorite season of the year. It always has been and it always will be. I like to call it autumn because the word seems more mature, more elegant. When I was younger, my dad, my sisters, and … Read More
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  • Even though I’ve been here for just over two weeks, I already feel like I’ve been here forever. My morning routine is down–waking up at 7 and then closing my eyes for another few minutes–and I’ve settled into the dorm, … Read More
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  • Salty ocean water trickles down my back, slipping down a curl that fell out of my loose bun. I continue down the path as it winds around small hills, tasting the salt in the air and the sand on my … Read More
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  • Summer and I have a love and hate relationship. On one hand, three months of absolutely nothing can get boring very quickly. And I meant very quickly. This summer, I spent more time than I’d like to divulge laying underneath … Read More
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