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Arianna Dunkley

Class of 2027
Arianna smiling in a purple sweater and posed in front of a brick building.
Bio 

Hi! My name is Arianna, and I'm a '27 from Georgia. On campus, I am involved with the Cheerleading Team, Dartmouth Caribbean Connections, First-Gen Office, and more! I aim to double major in History and English (potentially) with a minor in Public Policy. I enjoy reading, painting, listening to music, and meeting new people. Follow along through this blog as I traverse my wonderful experiences!

Academic Program 

History, English and Public Policy

Favorite Thing Right Now 

Crochet flowers

Hometown 

Woodstock, Georgia

Pronouns 

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Arianna's D-Plan

What's a D-Plan?

    • FallHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: GOV 20.12 Politics and Artificial Intelligence

      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.

    • WinterHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: PBPL 5 Introduction to Public Policy

      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.

    • SpringHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: AAAS.07 Picturing African American History

      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.

    • SummerWoodstock, GA

      I spent this summer at home, but I stayed busy through continuing to blog for the Admissions Office, working a part-time restaurant job, and completing a Market Research and Consulting Internship with a women's health care nonprofit organization, HappySneeze.

    • FallHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: HIST.036 Health Care in American Society

      This class is a gem for those interested in learning more about the development of the healthcare system from the pre-colonial period into its contemporary form. Initially, I took this class because I am interested in becoming a healthcare lawyer and wanted to explore the foundation of one of the biggest systems in America. While the content is still fairly fresh, and it is the beginning of the term, I already know that this will be one of my favorite classes this fall! Despite the vast influx of information that we go over each class, Professor Koop writes all the topics we will discuss that day on the board sequentially. Not only does this keep me engaged and willing to participate, but it also encourages me to stay organized and on track!

    • WinterHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: WGSS66.33 Gender and Policy Leadership

      I absolutely loved this class because it gave me the tools to understand policy through a deeply personal and justice-oriented framework. Professor Mahoney created an engaging, discussion-driven environment where students were encouraged to bring their own perspectives into the conversation. I appreciated how the course blended theory and practice—learning about political institutions while also reflecting on how I want to lead and advocate for change, especially in spaces that haven't always welcomed marginalized voices.

    • SpringHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: HIST50 Modern Britain, 1780 to Present

Winter Term Goals

In consideration of midterm season approaching, I highlight the importance of setting goals during each term and how to balance academics with leisure.

  1. No. 1

    Attending Most Office Hours

    A view of Dartmouth's snow-covered buildings from the balcony of the Mcculloch dorm.

    Last term, I would make the effort to attend a few office hours for Math 3 (Introduction to Calculus). However, I believe that I could have used this effort towards my other classes. This term, I will attend more meetings and office hour discussions with my professors and classmates. Due to my workload being vastly different from last term, I am aiming to expand my academic success and understand the content of all my classes better.

  2. No. 2

    Join More Clubs

    A picture of the snow outside that I took from the view of the 2nd floor of Baker library.

    I am heavily involved in cheerleading, and it takes up a lot of my free time. However, I aim to join more clubs catered to other things I am passionate about. For example, as I am on the “pre-law” track, so I hope to be involved in the minority pre-law association and Dartmouth’s Law Journal.

  3. No. 3

    Learn How to Ice Skate

    Two of my friends posing in hockey gear on the ice skating rink in Thompsen Arena.

    After the ice skating rink opened on the Green (Dartmouth’s focal point of the campus in front of the Baker library), I have been intrigued by other ice skaters. A few of my friends have been ice skating for the intramural hockey team; and if I learned how to ice skate, I would be able to compete against them. Hopefully I will achieve this goal by the end of winter term!

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Posted 01/31/2024 at 9:00 AMAll List Posts

People, Study Places, and Pines!

It is important to have a few designated study spots suitable to your taste. In this post, I discuss my top 3 study spaces on campus.

  1. No. 1

    The Tower Room

    Dartmouth's Tower Room in Baker-Berry library.

    This study spot is an interesting choice for me because some students refer to it as the “Harry Potter Room”. Located in Baker Library, the Tower Room has a dark academia ambience with dim lighting and a historic feel with books donned across the shelves and wooden armchairs. I admire the easily accessible chargers and the quiet aura of the room, allowing students to fully focus on their schoolwork.

  2. No. 2

    3FB

    The view of the third-floor of Baker library.

    Third Floor of Berry Library, otherwise known as 3FB, is the third floor in the Baker-Berry library. From the first floor of the library to the fourth floor, the noise levels casually decrease. For example, if you are working on a group project or studying with your friends, you may go to the first floor (FFB) where you can chat in front of others in a respectful manner. If you have an important exam that you need to study for in peace, you would go to the fourth floor (4FB). The floor has complete and utter silence, causing timidity at the slightest of sounds. The third floor (3FB) is my favorite because there are many areas where I can choose to study- the couches, alcoves with charging ports, and spacious desks with good lighting. Additionally, the noise levels are reasonable when I have assignments I need to complete.

  3. No. 3

    Group Study Rooms

    The view of the window on the third floor of Baker-Berry library.

    My last favorite study spots are the group study rooms in 3FB (the third floor of the Berry library) and 4FB (the fourth floor of the Berry library). Though this is an interesting preference, I admire the view outside the windows (look at that rainbow!) within these study rooms, and the secluded feel of the rooms prevents me from acquiring any distractions while being able to talk at a decent volume inside. 

Posted 11/7/2023 at 9:00 AMAll List Posts

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