

Antônio Jorge Medeiros Batista Silva

Antônio's D-Plan
What's a D-Plan?-
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!

Work-Study at Dartmouth!
Before getting to Hanover, I was concerned public display of wealth would be a common thing among students. However, I learnt that there are many student-work opportunities around.

Everyone's Winterim is Different, and That's Ok!
As we started to wrap up Fall term, there was much in my head - including my Winterim plans. Come see what they look like!

Wrapping it Up
As the end of my first term arrives, a retrospective, reflective kind of mood has got to me. One year ago, as I clicked submit on my Common App, I would never have imagined my freshman fall would have been like this.

It's About the Little Things
Dartmouth is a very challenging environment. Now, reaching the end of my first term at college, I have learnt to concile all the different aspects of a typical Dartmouth experience — or at least I like to believe so.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month on campus!
From September 15 through October 15, Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States. As an international student coming from Brazil, I was genuinely excited to experience a month of commemoration to the place and culture I call home.

Are Outdoors Activities for Everyone?
Dartmouth's location offers students incredible opportunities to go outdoors and enjoy its beautiful, bucolic environment. But, to be honest, for some of us this is something new. Come check my experience!

How I Found Myself Hosting a Radio Show
Dartmouth has an extremely large pool of extracurricular activities you can choose from. From football to anime watching — all interests are met, no matter how niched they are. Here's a bit about my favourite club on campus!

Language Learning at Dartmouth!
At Dartmouth, all students are required to learn a second language, so tag along to learn about languages classes at Dartmouth!

Exploring Academics at Dartmouth as a Freshman!
If you want to hear a bit about academics at the Big Green and the personal experience of an overthinking freshman, you came to the right place!

My Cake Recipe
Introducing myself has started to feel almost like a scripted line I repeat every now and then when I bump into an unknown face. It's like a cake recipe. For my blog, however, I wanted to be sure it feels genuine. So here it goes!