Hi! My name is Arianna, and I'm a rising sophomore ('27) from Georgia. On campus, I am involved with the Cheerleading Team, Dartmouth Caribbean Connections, and the Black Underground Theater Association. My aim is to pursue a degree in History (modified with Public Policy) and attend law school. I love reading, listening to music, and meeting new people. Follow along through this blog as I traverse my wonderful experiences!
Given my intrigue in pursuing a major in Government, I adored my Politics and AI class. I had zero background in computer science, yet Professor Breuer cohesively connected politics with principles of algorithms and artificial intelligence in a way that I could understand. We finalized the course by doing a cool research project of our own liking.
I am interested in pursuing a minor in Public Policy, which was my reason for taking this class initially. As the term progressed, I was able to learn most of the introductory principles of Public Policy and the framework for policymaking in democratic governance. The readings were interesting, and the discussion-based lectures kept me engaged.
Wow...what an amazing class! This has been one of my favorite classes that I have taken the entire year. Professor Chaney encouraged us to expand our writing through a multitude of methods of analysis, allowing students to look beyond the details of a photograph. Our ideas were not discouraged or disproved, leaving room for proper evaluative learning and prompting discussions about interesting moments in black art history.
East Wheelock is a thriving community with a wide range of events and activities aimed to foster interpersonal relationships rather than just being a dorm. There's always something going on, whether it's outdoor outings, movie evenings, or house dinners. I value the sense of community it fosters the most. Because of the close-knit community, making friends and connecting with individuals who have similar interests is simple.
Dartmouth has six house communities: Allen, East Wheelock, North Park, School, South, and West. These houses are not as restrictive as the Harry Potter houses; they merely serve as your haven on campus, offering not just a place to sleep, but a community that supports you throughout your time here. Each house has its own unique vibe, and the dorms connected to each house are scattered across campus. A perk to the housing community system is that you can compete against other housing communities through intramural sports. During winter term, my friends in School House competed against the East Wheelock Intramural Hockey Team (I was gladly just a spectator)
The four residence halls that make up East Wheelock House are Andres, McCulloch, Morton, and Zimmerman. There are several different housing options available in these halls, such as singles, one-room doubles, and a few two-room doubles. In addition to living in mixed-class floors in Andres and Zimmerman, first-year students in East Wheelock also share housing on two first-year levels in Morton. The single-use nature of all the bathrooms in this housing community is one of its distinctive features, providing a little more seclusion.
My first-year vacant dorm in Andres Hall was a 1 Room Double (my side of the room is hiding behind my dresser on the left of the image). My roommate and I had so much space!
Andres has a snack bar where you can get a quick bite, and McCulloch has a fully functional kitchen for when you want to make a big dinner. Microwaves are also included in every dorm building, which makes it simple to heat up leftovers or cook fast meals. Whenever you are struggling with finding a study space on campus, these dorms are equipped with common rooms and study rooms for your quiet times.
The Andres Hall study rooms come in handy during the chilly winter months.
In November during the fall of my first year, my friend used the McCulloch kitchen in East Wheelock for our Friendsgiving; she made Alfredo, fried chicken, ham, and more! While your house community plays a significant part in your experience, it doesn't confine you, which is what makes Dartmouth unique. Although people from all across campus will get to know you and become friends with you, it's nice to know that you always have a home away from home.
Friendsgiving!
Overall, I'm really happy that East Wheelock was my placement, looking back; it has evolved from being merely a dorm to a community where I feel welcomed and supported.
How do Dartmouth students balance their classes and social life in a reasonable way? Somehow, we manage to get good grades and prioritize our academics while also making life-long friendships and memories.
What to bring to Dartmouth and what to buy when you are here? A stress inducing decision making process for most incoming students, here is my perspective on some truly important things to bring to Dartmouth and what to leave behind!
Dartmouth has a multitude of sports and amenities for division I athletes, club athletes, intramural athletes, and others who are looking to remain active in their free time.
As much as I love studying abroad on Dartmouth's Full Immersion in Rome Italian program, I also really miss campus! Here's a look back at some of the places I can't wait to get back to soon.
