Hi all! Welcome to my blog! My name is Robin. I am a senior studying Economics and the Digital Arts. Outside of class I'm a guitarist, amateur rock climber, and seasoned billiard player–if you're on campus, there's a good chance you can find me at the Collis pool hall. I love Dartmouth and am sharing my journey through this blog. So if you're a prospie, parent, or Dartmouth enthusiast, you've come to the right place!
In this class, I'll be learning about stellar evolution, the origin of the elements, the deaths of stars, black holes, the structure of our Galaxy, other galaxies, dark matter, the expanding universe and the big bang.
In this class, we explore the issues of mark, line, scale, space, light and composition. I'm not naturally a great artist, but I love art and am taking this course to improve my skills.
This course studies the economic behavior of employers and employees as they interact in the labor market, covering topics such as human capital investment, the structure and determinants of financial compensation and benefits packages, contract negotiations and arbitration.
Painting I is an introductory class in oil painting techniques, painting language, and critical thinking. Major topics that will be covered include: basic color theory, color mixing, paint application, and color composition.
This course explores how the brain controls our motivation to pursue goals and how drugs of abuse hijack those systems, exploring in detail how narcotic drugs (opioids, stimulants, alcohol, cannabis) act in the brain and the mechanisms underlying the transition from drug use to addiction.
November is around the corner; the leaves are falling, the temperature dropping. That can only mean one thing: winter is coming.
Before coming to Hanover, I had never experienced a true winter. I grew up in Central America where summer is year-round, and then moved to Maryland where the climate's not so different. There it snows just a few times each year; and because we're not used to it, as little as one inch would get us a snow day.
Things are a little different in New England. Temperatures begin to drop in late October and most years we get snow before Thanksgiving. On the first snow, every Dartmouth student receives an email from Dr. Seuss announcing that, at midnight, all should meet on the Green for a campus-wide snowball fight. The first snow usually lines up perfectly with fall term finals—it's an awesome study break.
Full winter rolls around during winterim (aka our holiday break). There are usually a few heavy snows in December; and because the temperature hovers around a nice 30ºF, once the snow arrives, it's there to stay.
So, what's there to do in winter? Though it's cold, the best activities are found outside. If you are into ice skating, Occom Pond is the spot. It freezes early on and is maintained by the College, so there's always free skate rentals, and lessons for beginners. Right across the street from Occom is the frisbee golf course. Like everything else, its hills are fully covered in snow, making them perfect for sledding.
Lastly, the Dartmouth Skiway is just a (free, short) bus ride away. As with ice skating, there are beginner classes for those new to skiing or snowboarding—and, you can get all the equipment you need through the Dartmouth Outing Club at very reasonable prices.
Winter at Dartmouth is an awesome, unique experience. But be aware, it's cold!
Dartmouth doesn't just care about the intellectual state of student minds but also their health and happiness. Through this week's monastic programming, I have found our commitment to mental health to be loud and clear.
As a high school senior, I chose to apply to colleges with a strong Chinese language department. Luckily, I have found Dartmouth's campus brimming with students passionate about Chinese culture and language.
