Hey all! I'm Batu. I'm a '26 from Istanbul, Turkey, and I am passionate about the cognitive science of design, developmental psychology, aesthetics research, postcolonial literature, and social media marketing! Be sure to reach out with questions about exploring the liberal arts, learning a new language at Dartmouth, cafes in town (one of my favorite blog series dare I say), study abroad programs, and research on campus!
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.
SummerIstanbul, Turkey
I was home during my first summer! A non-exhaustive list of things I've done includes sunbathing, coding my personal blog, and going on runs. #rest #relaxation
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.
This course allowed me to explore the intersection of aesthetics and digital media, focusing on how digital environments reshape traditional concepts like materiality and form. I particularly enjoyed comparing human and AI-generated analyses of art and examining the frameworks that shape contemporary digital studies, from visual culture to design philosophy.
SummerHanover, NH
I was on campus pursuing full-time research in the Cognitive Science department. My research focuses on children's capacity to imagine and reason about possibilities!
Welcome to the ninth article in my Cafés in Hanover series, where I visit all the cafes in town and give them an honest review. Frankly, I love having favorites and sticking with them when it comes to cafes and restaurants, so this series incentivizes me to explore all of my options. Safe to say, My Brigaderio did not disappoint.
The charming facade draws you in, setting the tone for a delightful experience. After you enter, a plethora of dessert selections greet you. The interior design is a continuation of their storefront, which I appreciate. The cozy yet vibrant atmosphere makes it a perfect spot to relax.
I was set to get a cup of coffee like I do at all the other cafes, but internally I was contemplating whether I should get a chocolate truffle to give them a proper review. After ordering my dirty chai, I started looking at the wide selection of desserts in awe.
Chocolate truffles!
As they called my name (or my coffee shop name, Bryan, for that matter), I was pleasantly surprised to see a sprinkled chocolate truffle atop my coffee cup. I mistakenly took this as some form of special treatment (maybe they read People Places Pines; you never know!), but they give one with every drink purchase. How fun!
Complimentary truffle with my cup of dirty chai
As I was sipping on my dirty chai (which was incredible, by the way), I bumped into my friend Btari, who I have known to be a My Brigaderio regular. We sat down together and started catching up. In the meantime, I made sure to get the inside scoop for you as to what makes My Brigaderio special. According to Btari, their acai is a staple, and all the dark chocolate truffles are amazing.
Btari and I looking at my final prints for my photography class!
All in all, I was pleasantly surprised with My Brigaderio's concept, interior design, ample seating space, and of course, the complimentary chocolate truffle! One of the most promising cafes in town to unwind and catch up with friends over coffee. If you find yourself in Hanover, make sure to pay a visit to My Brigaderio—you won't be disappointed!
Some of my rising senior friends from New York have been in contact with me since graduation, and I've compiled a list of FAQs that might help you better understand life at Dartmouth!
