Hi hi hi! My name is Autumn and I'm a dreamy writer from Vietnam! Beside my huge (and obvious) passion for writing, I also like reading and cooking (I only cook Asian food though). I love cultures and traditions, so I'm really into majoring in Asian Studies, but I'm also having other options in mind like Media Studies or Econ (I know, who can resist the money-printing major?) And I don't know how to end this bio without sounding awkward so (I guess?) stay put for more posts from me!
I just love my professor and my classmates! (I had to wake up at 7:15 everyday to go to drill, but it was totally worth it) We were so close that we had breakfast together every morning, and called ourselves the Brekky Club!
I've always loved writing scripts and seeing my writing being materialized into several scenes, so I thought this class would be perfect. Also, I'd love to take up some challenges in my second term at Dartmouth!
At Dartmouth, students can get access to resources from all of our graduate schools. Since the winter term, I have been involved with many programs at the Tuck School of Business, such as TuckLab, Tuck Incubators, and Tuck professors’ research projects. In particular, I really enjoy working as an RA for Professor Eckbo and Professor Thornburn on a Corporate Takeover Research project.
The project collects data from thousands of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) to examine the relationship between the form (negotiation or auction) and the outcome of a takeover. My job is to read the Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) filings and take down relevant information of each M&A. From reading the filings about the transaction, I have learned a lot about the overall process of an M&A, from the initiation step to the day the companies sign the merger agreement. The knowledge I gained from this research has been a big help for me in gaining insight into investment banking and preparing for my internship next summer.
Moreover, working as a research assistant for the Corporate Takeover Research project also helps me earn some extra money at Dartmouth. Currently, I get paid hourly working as a part-time RA for the project. However, I’m applying for the Presidential Scholars Grant to work on this project in my junior year. If accepted, I will receive $1,000 a term for two terms to continue working on this project!
A lot of my friends are also doing research at Dartmouth, either as a part-time RA or a grant-recipient from one of the Undergraduate Advising & Research programs. In my opinion, doing research at Dartmouth is an amazing way to apply my knowledge from class, explore career options, and earn some pocket money for the term!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I'M GOING ABROAD!! WHAT SHOULD I DO? WHAT SHOULD I RESEARCH! Do not worry! Dartmouth has an amazing pre-departure platform that will leave you as safe as can be!
Both because I am working on a big midterm assignment, and I am taking one of the most amazing classes I have ever taken at Dartmouth, my mind can’t seem to wander from “Borderlands Art and Theory” this week.
Exploring medieval feats and revolutionary tales, I've been recently exposed to an entirely new lens through which to view the events of past eras: through art.
