Hey all! I'm Batuhan: parent to two adorable cats, self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, and aspiring polyglot among other things. I'm a '26 from Istanbul, Turkey, and I am passionate about behavioral economics, sonic arts, postcolonial literature, and social media marketing! Be sure to reach out with questions regarding exploring the liberal arts, study abroad programs, research on campus, international student experience, and study abroad programs!
Academic Program
Cognitive Science and Art History
Favorite Thing Right Now
My personal blog Write Your Tongue! #shamelessplug
Writing 5 is one of the courses that count towards the first-year writing requirement. The course covered content relating to the self, transformation, and social dynamics relating to majority and minority. Dr. Godley is simply phenomenal. Her instruction was extremely accessible even though she covered intense topics. I could not have enjoyed my Writing 5 more!
Design Thinking was above and beyond my expectations. The course is structured around weekly projects, where we apply different cognitive strategies to cover topics like design principles, human need-finding, brainstorming, scenario building, and visual thinking.
Introduction to Cognitive Science covers a variety of fields including psychology, computer science, linguistics, and philosophy to provide insight into cognitive processes. This course helped me develop an understanding of all facets of cognitive science and which ones I would be interested in further pursuing as part of my major.
Psychology 10 is a deep dive into almost everything you might need to become well-versed in conducting research, analyzing data, and interpreting findings in a statistically sound manner. Professor Pfister is the most approachable professor I have ever had the pleasure of learning from. Statistics isn't exactly my forté, but I now feel confident in my stats foundation!
I loved taking this class with Madame Alverde, a professor from Université Toulouse ; Jean Jaures was an incredible experience. She made sure to correct our mistakes on the spot and improve them eloquently.
Welcome to the third post of my new series of exploring cafes in Hanover. Today, we will arguably cover my favorite café (& kitchen!) in town: The Nest!
The Nest is my favorite for a couple of reasons. Compared to other cafes in Hanover, The Nest distinguishes itself with its extensive menu. I would normally go to a café to study and grab a bite on the side, but eating at The Nest is an experience of its own.
I find myself texting friends or spontaneously inviting them to The Nest for breakfast. As I'm writing this blog, I'm sitting at The Nest, devouring my salmon avocado toast and sipping on a delightful maple cinnamon ice latte with my friend after our early morning class. It's moments like these that make The Nest special.
Aside from my go-to order, which nowadays seems to be the salmon avocado toast and the maple cinnamon ice latte, I firmly believe all of their morning sandwiches have something to offer. Other orders I have previously enjoyed include the European cousin and a buttered bagel with avocado (I'm obsessed with avocado if you couldn't already tell). Their muffins, brownies, and cookies are also scrumptious and make for perfect treats to accompany your coffee.
Beautifully renovated kitchen area!
Now, the reason why I'm so enthusiastic about The Nest is that they have recently renovated their space. Previously, my main complaints included a lack of seating area despite their bigger size relative to other cafes in the area and lengthy wait times. With the recent renovations, they have addressed both of these issues. Not only does the space look well-furnished but there is ample seating available. They have also implemented a new service where you can order from your table as opposed to waiting in line at the entry—how neat is that!
Ample seating! (everything I've ever wished for)
Overall, I firmly believe The Nest is the best place in town to just sit down, unwind, and chat with friends over good food. While some people enjoy studying at The Nest, I find it a little too crowded for my liking. Nevertheless, it's the perfect spot to start your day on a delicious note or take a well-deserved break. So, if you find yourself in Hanover, don't miss out on the opportunity to experience The Nest. See you on the next one, as we continue our journey through the cafes of Hanover!
With a solar eclipse sweeping across North America for the first time in nearly seven years on April 8th came a road-trip with hundreds of other Dartmouth students to a zone of totality near campus: St. Johnsbury, Vermont!
I have written about being a student worker plenty of times in the past, but I have yet to talk about one of my favorite jobs ever: ticket selling at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.
Planning on visiting Dartmouth as a prospective student or an interested person wanting to see our beautiful campus? In this post, I share insider tips to ensure your visit is fulfilled!
