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Andrea Agola

Class of 2026
Andrea
Bio 

Hi! I'm excited to welcome you to my blog! I'm Andrea Agola, a '26 born in Kenya and raised just outside of D.C. As the eldest child of three, I'm the first to go off to college! Dartmouth enables me to explore my passions in both the sciences and humanities. Don't even get me started on the numerous extracurriculars that pique my interest, like the Dartmouth Dickey Center, research projects (WISP & DHMC), and dance groups (Soyeya). Follow along as I navigate my unique college experience!

Academic Program 

Sociology major, International Studies Minor, Pre-Health

Favorite Thing Right Now 

Studying abroad on the French LSA+ in Toulouse, France!

Hometown 

Burke, Virginia

Pronouns 

She/her

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Andrea's D-Plan

What's a D-Plan?

    • FallHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: FREN 11: Intensive French

      When I began my first term at Dartmouth, I knew I wanted to explore the French language and culture more after having been a French music and film fan for as long as I can remember. This was an accelerated course that covered French 1 and 2 in one term and offered an exciting and fast-paced atmosphere. The small nature of our class allowed us all to have more speaking time in class from partner activities to performing creative skits. One of the best assignments was a scavenger hunt! I was also able to learn and make a presentation about francophone countries. This class really prompted me to apply for the ‘24 Winter–Toulouse, France Study Abroad which I got accepted into!

    • WinterHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: WGSS 66.04: Introduction to Black Feminist Thought

      This course considers the discipline and political happenings of Black Feminist Thought by highlighting interlocking issues related to gender, sexuality, race, and economics. The professor was amazing! I was always genuinely excited to do her assigned readings/viewings and remember being sad when she canceled class one day (imagine!). I reveled in the thought-provoking, warm, restorative (the list goes on & on) ambience that she fostered. I even took advantage of a cool opportunity that Dartmouth offers, the “Take a Faculty Member out To Lunch” program at Pine Restaurant across from campus. I enjoyed the lovely conversation we had over delicious food. Her class was such a great source of empowerment!

    • SpringHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: GEOG 21.01: Global Health & Society

      This course examines the epidemiology and social impact of past and present infectious disease epidemics. It was a great and insightful class to take for the Global Health Minor! I had the chance of hearing from many influential guest lecturers like the Former Minister of Health of Rwanda and a key member of the U.S Covid Task Force.

    • FallHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: GEO 22.02: Global Poverty and Care

      This course explores causes and patterns of global poverty and links this with the urgent need for care and care ethics in our lives and in society broadly. Not only did the class feel like such a caring environment but it was especially interesting because it had a Social Impact Practicum (SIP) component. A SIP is a project-based experiential learning opportunity connecting undergraduate courses at Dartmouth with community needs identified by nonprofit organizations. In other words, a SIP is a real-world project with real-world impact. My SIP was my care work as a UGA within Dartmouth's Residential Life.

    • WinterToulouse, France

      In Toulouse, France on the French LSA+ program!

    • SpringHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: GEOG 9.01 Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

      I completed a project mapping disparities in hospital access on Chicago’s West Side. I analyzed the spatial relationship between hospital closures and the surrounding Black population, creating 0.5-mile buffer zones around six hospitals. My findings revealed that the closed hospital was surrounded by a high percentage of Black residents and was more isolated from open hospitals, indicating disproportionate healthcare inaccessibility. In contrast, areas with lower Black populations had overlapping buffers of open hospitals, reflecting easier access. This project deepened my understanding of spatial justice and the real-world impact of GIS in equity analysis.

    • SummerHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: MUS 051: Oral Tradition Musicianship

      This summer, I had the joy of learning West African percussion in a class that quickly became a highlight of my week. From my first introduction to the djembe and makuta drums to the group performances that brought us all together, each session was filled with rhythm, laughter, and community. Despite personal challenges, I always left class feeling recharged, thanks to Professor Shabazz’s infectious energy, inspiring stories, and deep cultural wisdom. Sitting in a semicircle, making music, and sharing heritage presentations helped us connect in meaningful ways—and reminded me how powerful it is to learn and grow through music.

    • FallWellesley, MA

      Favorite Class: Organic Chemistry I

      During my semester exchange at Wellesley College, my favorite class was Organic Chemistry I. After finding CHEM 005 and 006 challenging and hearing numerous warnings about the complexity of organic chemistry, I was initially skeptical. But to my surprise, I really enjoyed the course. I found the reaction-based approach more intuitive and engaging than previous chemistry classes, and I appreciated how each mechanism told a story about molecular behavior. The class challenged me, but in a way that felt motivating rather than overwhelming. It reshaped my perspective on chemistry and boosted my confidence in tackling complex scientific concepts.

    • WinterNairobi, Kenya

      Interning at the Strathmore Institute of Healthcare Management through the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding.

    • SpringHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: FREN 70: Francophone Literature

      In this seminar-style class, we spent ten weeks reading and discussing powerful contemporary works written in French by authors such as Shane Haddad, Nina Bouraoui, Kamel Daoud, Djaïli Amadou Amal, Gaël Faye, and Riad Sattouf. The seminar’s intimate format fostered rich conversations about identity, memory, biculturalism, gender, and displacement across the Francophone world. What made the course especially unique was our final creative project, which we crafted in Dartmouth’s Book Arts Workshop, allowing us to merge literary analysis with hands-on artistry. This class deepened my appreciation for Francophone literature and challenged me to think critically and creatively.

A dark night with an illuminated building
A photo of the living room in one of the dorms. There are many comfy chairs, grand chandeliers hanging from the tall ceilings and portraits hung around.
A photo of the stone pathway outside of a building with a nice seating area and tall trees shading the space.
A photo of the Caz dorm's living room that I took from the entrance of the room. Lush green sofas and a warm rug decorate the room.
A picture of the Green Hall building's amazing architecture.
A picture of students dancing outdoors while wearing multicolor neon headphones.

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