Antônio Jorge Medeiros Batista Silva
Antônio's D-Plan
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FallOn campus
Favorite Class: SPAN 20: Writing and ReadingThis class is an introduction to the Spanish minor and major courses and, although I did not expect to particularly like it, it not only turned out to be my favourite but it made me start considering a degree in the department!
WinterOn campus
Favorite Class: THEA 10.68: Staging RebellionIn this class, we analysed different productions of Latinx American theatre. Prof. Analola Santana was probably the best person I met this year at Dartmouth. Being her student was a very important experience as I try to navigate my potential majors and minors.
SpringOn campus
Favorite Class: NAS 30.25: Intro Indigenous LanguagesIn this class, I was able to carve time out of my busy Dartmouth schedule to study and learn my Indigenous language: Krenak. With the help of Prof. Gokke, all students were encouraged to develop a final project that spoke to their community's needs for language learning and revitalisation. It was an extremely important class for me, not only academically, but also for my personal healing process.
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FallMadrid, Spain
Favorite Class: SPAN 36: Urban IdentitiesI had the honour of spending my sophomore fall in Madrid, taking part in the Spanish FSP. There, Prof. Martín was not only a great professor, responsible for my favourite lecture of the program, but also an incredible company throughout our classes and in-country trips. Great way to wrap up my Spanish minor, honestly!
WinterOn campus
Favorite Class: NAIS42: Gender Topics in Native American LifeThis was my second class in the NAIS department, and thus it took me one step closer to wrapping up my major. Nonetheless, it was Prof. Powell's genuine charisma and caring personality that made it my favourite of the term!
SpringOn campus
Favorite Class: NAIS 30.26 Indigenous GeographiesThis course was definitely life changing! Prof. Pochedley, a visiting post-doc of the Potawatomi nation did a great job at keeping the students engaged while teaching us to see the land we inhabit as a source of knowledge and spirituality. In a majority Indigenous classroom, we got to develop individual projects related to our traditional homelands, learning to navigate the world through Native world lenses.
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FallOn campus
Favorite Class: SPAN43.07: Spooky SpainProf. Gómez is one of those profs I've always wanted to take a class with. His work with the Horror genre in Modern Spanish literatures amazes me, and it was an honour to guide in-class discussions and develop my own research on the themes of science, testimony, and fear.
WinterNew Zealand & Cook Islands
Favorite Class: LING54: Foreign Study in LinguisticsLING54 is an umbrella course: the actual content of the course may vary each year, but it is the common letter-number code to refer to the course taught abroad by your accompanying Dartmouth Linguistics professor. In this year's Linguistics Foreign Study Program (FSP), LING54 was a 'Language Documentation' class, wonderfully taught by Prof. David Peterson.
SpringOn campus
Favorite Class: SPAN50.06: Framing Gender and EcologyBefore this class, I had no idea what visual and cultural studies actually encompassed. Every chat with Prof. Broner opened my eyes to a different analysis or method for interpreting literature, and for that, I feel truly lucky! We got to discuss films made by Indigenous women from all over Latin America, exposing the class to distinct ways of interacting with and stewarding the environment.
Why I won't be here for Sophomore Summer?
Spending summer on campus as a Sophomore is a Dartmouth tradition. However, I won't be here for it. Come check why!
An atypical campus job!
Being a student-worker at Dartmouth is not an unusual thing. There are many jobs available to students interested in working on campus. Come check one of my favourites!
A day trip with Allen House!
Last week, Allen House took me to NYC for a day trip. Come check out the details of this super fun trip!
Hands-On Linguistics Class!
Did you know instruments can talk? Here is my experience learning the Sambla balafon from one of its best players.
How 'in the middle of nowhere' is Dartmouth?
Is Dartmouth being isolated something you worry about? Fear no more, come see what my experience has been like!
Navigating bureaucracies as an international student!
As international students, it may often feel difficult to navigate a whole new world on your own. Coming to the US for college meant not only having to get adapted to a new culture, but also to a new bureaucratic system.
My classes this spring!
Choosing classes is always one of my favourite parts of the term. Come check what I'll be up to this Spring!
From Brazil, with love!
Ever wondered what role affinity groups play in welcoming admitted students? This is an insight into my experience as a Brazilian on campus!
Greek Life as a Queer Man!
Anyone who knew me before coming to Dartmouth might be surprised to hear that, as from this Winter term, I have been taking part in the Greek system. As I recently found out, it can be lots of fun!
Springterim!
This Spring Break, I decided to stay on campus with friends. Come check my experience!