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Andrea Agola
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Andrea's D-Plan
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FallOn Campus
Favorite Class: FREN 11: Intensive FrenchWhen 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!
WinterOn Campus
Favorite Class: WGSS 66.04: Introduction to Black Feminist ThoughtThis 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!
SpringOn Campus
Favorite Class: GEOG 21.01: Global Health & SocietyThis 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.
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FallOn Campus
Favorite Class: GEO 22.02: Global Poverty and CareThis 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.
![Upper Valley Walk to End Alzheimer's A picture of the crowd at the Upper Valley Walk to End Alzheimer's.](https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/sites/admissions.prod/files/styles/400x274_blog/public/admissions/content/blog-post/photos/blog_1200x677_alzheimers_walk.jpg?itok=n_OS8P0t×tamp=1696977853)
Community Service: Upper Valley Walk to End Alzheimer's
Volunteering with the Minority Association of Pre-health Students to support an important cause.
![Geography class Canvas homepage A picture of my Geography class canvas homepage that includes a quote by Angela Davis: "You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world and you have to do it all the time."](https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/sites/admissions.prod/files/styles/400x274_blog/public/admissions/content/blog-post/photos/blog_1600x1036_geog.jpg?itok=8GmUGI9m×tamp=1696973873)
My Sophomore Fall Classes!
Here is a preview of my Sophomore Fall classes as I delve further into my major and pre-med requirements.
![Richardson first year matriculation](https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/sites/admissions.prod/files/styles/400x274_blog/public/admissions/content/blog-post/photos/blog-27smatriculation-900x1200_1.jpg?itok=DOjdVFBN×tamp=1695304548)
New Term, New (UGA) Me!
As I begin my second round of fall term, I share a new opportunity I have as the Undergraduate Advisor for a freshman residential floor!
![Wetterhahn Symposium A picture of me and my fellow research peers standing in front of my research poster at the Wetterhahn Symposium.](https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/sites/admissions.prod/files/styles/400x274_blog/public/admissions/content/blog-post/photos/blog_1200x900_symposium.jpg?itok=3aSU2kkD×tamp=1685722324)
Finishing With a Bang!
A scientific bang, might I add. Presenting my research at the Wetterhahn Symposium has left me feeling very proud of myself as my first year of college ends! #WomenInStem
![Sunflowers! A picture of sunflower paintings at Hanover's Howe Library](https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/sites/admissions.prod/files/styles/400x274_blog/public/admissions/content/blog-post/photos/blog_8755x1556_howelibrary.jpg?itok=I6aGLdm4×tamp=1684813562)
![The River! A picture of the river where students go to swim and hang out.](https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/sites/admissions.prod/files/styles/400x274_blog/public/admissions/content/blog-post/photos/blog_1600x902_river.jpg?itok=EUZDziP-×tamp=1684816405)
![A picture of me in the Dartmouth Greenhouse next to a magenta orchid.](https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/sites/admissions.prod/files/styles/400x274_blog/public/admissions/content/blog-post/photos/blog_875x1556_greenhouse.jpg?itok=f8_6uXZw×tamp=1684820222)
![Stunning views! A picture of various green foliage in the Dartmouth Greenhouse.](https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/sites/admissions.prod/files/styles/400x274_blog/public/admissions/content/blog-post/photos/blog_875x1556_greenhouse2.jpg?itok=vNV5iaqN×tamp=1684820355)
![Brigadeiros pick-me-up! A picture of cute interior of My Brigadeiros in town.](https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/sites/admissions.prod/files/styles/400x274_blog/public/admissions/content/blog-post/photos/blog_875x1553_brigadeiros.jpg?itok=X7IjzM6c×tamp=1684820573)
![Rainy Day = Cute umbrella A picture of me holding a colorful umbrella my friend and fellow blogger, Chelsea Mills, let me borrow.](https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/sites/admissions.prod/files/styles/400x274_blog/public/admissions/content/blog-post/photos/blog_875x1556_chelseaumbrella.jpg?itok=7tjPNbRj×tamp=1684820798)
![Nap time! A picture of me taking advantage of great weather and taking a nap on the Green.](https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/sites/admissions.prod/files/styles/400x274_blog/public/admissions/content/blog-post/photos/blog_875x1556_greennap.jpg?itok=jhC1346S×tamp=1684820928)
![Serenaded with Mexican music on the Green! A picture of some student musicians serenading me (& the rest of the green)!](https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/sites/admissions.prod/files/styles/400x274_blog/public/admissions/content/blog-post/photos/blog_900x1200_seranade.jpg?itok=NmARM5OL×tamp=1684822654)
![Lunch time! A picture of one of my favorite Collis Specials: shrimp noodle bowl!](https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/sites/admissions.prod/files/styles/400x274_blog/public/admissions/content/blog-post/photos/blog_8753x1553_collisspecial.jpg?itok=_kyFY45J×tamp=1684821286)
Pockets of Peace
For this blog, I would like to share some of the things that have given me peace and joy throughout Spring term!
![Pathways to Medicine Scholars! A group picture of the Pathways to Medicine Scholars outside the Inn.](https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/sites/admissions.prod/files/styles/400x274_blog/public/admissions/content/blog-post/photos/blog_900x600_pathways.jpg?itok=z2Iotnxj×tamp=1684155516)
S'mores & Medicine!
I attended the Pathways to Medicine Scholars Program overnight retreat and it was…amazing!
![Saussy! A picture of Soyeya performing on stage at Saussy](https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/sites/admissions.prod/files/styles/400x274_blog/public/admissions/content/blog-post/photos/blog_900x763_saussy.jpg?itok=FE9jUru3×tamp=1683214709)
Let's Get Saussy!
My experience dancing with Soyeya at the Saussy showcase and what some students thought about the dance showcase.
![Henna! A picture of my friend and other girls getting their henna done at a Chand Raat on campus.](https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/sites/admissions.prod/files/styles/400x274_blog/public/admissions/content/blog-post/photos/blog_900x1200_henna.jpg?itok=D7zMdvik×tamp=1682315985)
Ramadan @ Dartmouth: A Student's POV
I asked my friend Yasmine '26 about her experience with Ramadan at Dartmouth.
![Black Christian Fellowship Convention! A group picture of students at the Black Christian Fellowship Convention taken outdoors in a sunny and grassy spot at Tufts University.](https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/sites/admissions.prod/files/styles/400x274_blog/public/admissions/content/blog-post/photos/blog_1024x768_blackchristianconvention.jpg?itok=q04NOWq7×tamp=1681746642)
Multi-Uni Black Christian Fellowship Convention!
My experience with Black Christian Fellowship on campus and with other students from different Universities.
![Occom pond during the polar plunge A picture of iced over Occom Pond during winter term with students who participated in the polar plunge surrounding it.](https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/sites/admissions.prod/files/styles/400x274_blog/public/admissions/content/blog-post/photos/blog_900x1200_occompond.jpg?itok=yAZlhxd5×tamp=1681226611)
Daily Woccoms!
Woccom: noun. A walk around Occom Pond (Walk + Occom = Woccom). Often done with great company :)