Arianna Dunkley
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Arianna's D-Plan
What's a D-Plan?-
FallHanover, NH
Favorite Class: GOV 20.12 Politics and Artificial IntelligenceGiven my intrigue in pursuing a major in Government, I adored my Politics and AI class. I had zero background in computer science, yet Professor Breuer cohesively connected politics with principles of algorithms and artificial intelligence in a way that I could understand. We finalized the course by doing a cool research project of our own liking.
WinterHanover, NH
Favorite Class: PBPL 5 Introduction to Public PolicyI am interested in pursuing a minor in Public Policy, which was my reason for taking this class initially. As the term progressed, I was able to learn most of the introductory principles of Public Policy and the framework for policymaking in democratic governance. The readings were interesting, and the discussion-based lectures kept me engaged.
(Win)tering my First-Year Classes
As I enter my second term of my freshman year at Dartmouth, I am happy to share the three classes I am taking this winter.
Dartmouth Bound: A Year Later
Dartmouth Bound is a cultivating summer program that played a pivotal role in my journey within the college admissions process.
Reminiscing My First-Year Trip
As my freshman fall enters its final month, I reflect upon my First-Year Trip, an outdoorsy pre-orientation program to ease the freshman class into the college experience.
Hanover, Places, and Pines
Dartmouth is located near a "main street" area that has a good variety of restaurants, cafés, and boutiques. In this post I will share my favorite places in town.
Cheering for the Big Green
Cheering for Dartmouth was one of the best decisions I have every made. In this post, I will discuss my favorite attributes of cheerleading during my freshman fall.
Don't Touch the Fire!
My first Homecoming Weekend experience, featuring the festivities that occurred within the week.
People, Study Places, and Pines!
It is important to have a few designated study spots suitable to your taste. In this post, I discuss my top 3 study spaces on campus.
- No. 1
The Tower Room
This study spot is an interesting choice for me because some students refer to it as the “Harry Potter Room”. Located in Baker Library, the Tower Room has a dark academia ambience with dim lighting and a historic feel with books donned across the shelves and wooden armchairs. I admire the easily accessible chargers and the quiet aura of the room, allowing students to fully focus on their schoolwork.
- No. 2
3FB
Third Floor of Berry Library, otherwise known as 3FB, is the third floor in the Baker-Berry library. From the first floor of the library to the fourth floor, the noise levels casually decrease. For example, if you are working on a group project or studying with your friends, you may go to the first floor (FFB) where you can chat in front of others in a respectful manner. If you have an important exam that you need to study for in peace, you would go to the fourth floor (4FB). The floor has complete and utter silence, causing timidity at the slightest of sounds. The third floor (3FB) is my favorite because there are many areas where I can choose to study- the couches, alcoves with charging ports, and spacious desks with good lighting. Additionally, the noise levels are reasonable when I have assignments I need to complete.
- No. 3
Group Study Rooms
My last favorite study spots are the group study rooms in 3FB (the third floor of the Berry library) and 4FB (the fourth floor of the Berry library). Though this is an interesting preference, I admire the view outside the windows (look at that rainbow!) within these study rooms, and the secluded feel of the rooms prevents me from acquiring any distractions while being able to talk at a decent volume inside.
Fall Into First-Year Courses
In this post I present the three courses I am taking during my first 10-week term at Dartmouth. This fall, my course-load is pretty manageable!
Week 2's Gems
Read about my first two weeks of fall term outside of classes! I discuss my favorite parts ("gems") of my Dartmouth experience so far.
- No. 1
Açai Bowls
Disregarding my worry about running out of Dining Dollars, Collis’ açai bowls are a bright start to my morning after my 9S (what a 9:05 to 9:55 class is referred to on Dartmouth’s Class Schedule/Timetable). If you want to explore variety outside of Foco’s (Dartmouth’s main dining hall) meal options, Collis Cafe also offers smoothies, protein bowls, sandwiches, snacks, and more.
- No. 2
Therapy Dogs!
The Student Wellness Center allowed students to relax in their space and pet two therapy dogs, a golden retriever named Poppy and (unknown breed) Rosie. One of the therapy dogs, Poppy, stops by the Student Wellness Center Living Room every Wednesday, granting students with a comforting delight in the middle of the week to persevere into the weekend.
- No. 3
The Tower Room
The Tower Room in Baker Library is my favorite spot. Although this post is supposed to focus on enjoyable things outside of the classroom, my favorite place to complete homework and study is the “pretty room” in Baker. It’s quiet, has a relaxing atmosphere, and I feel most focused here.
An Introduction: From GA to NH
Hi everyone! My name is Arianna and I'm a '27 from Metro Atlanta, Georgia. Read on to learn how I navigated my first few weeks at Dartmouth.