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.
If there was one thing about high school I wanted to continue pursuing in college, it was working with community stakeholders to deepen my sense of place. To that end, Dartmouth Center for Social Impact (DCSI) aims to create meaningful connections between Dartmouth students and local organizations, enabling us to make a positive impact in the Upper Valley community. As a Foundations Scholar at DCSI, I have had the opportunity to develop my skills, passion, and action in tackling pressing social issues in our community.
I first became involved with DCSI during the "Winterim Impact Intensive Internship," where I worked on voting disenfranchisement in hometown Istanbul, Turkey (click here for more info on my Winter Break Internship!). This experience piqued my interest in social impact work, and I knew I wanted to continue my involvement with DCSI. That's why I applied to be a Foundations Scholar during my fall term at Dartmouth.
Foundations is a two-term program designed for first-year students, providing them with the opportunity to learn about and engage with local organizations. During the winter term, our weekly sessions focused on skill-building to effectively tackle local issues. In the spring term, we were divided into small groups and assigned a local organization to consult in the Upper Valley.
South Fairbanks Hall, where DCSI is located!
My team has been working with Junction Arts & Media, a local news outlet, on the question of civic engagement. Our focus group is students of a nearby high school. For our project, we have been fully immersed in the community, iterating on solutions to increase civic engagement at the high school level. It has been incredibly rewarding to work with the students and community members and to see the positive impact of our work.
Through my involvement with DCSI as a Foundations Scholar, I have found it extremely fulfilling to be an active member of the Upper Valley community. I have been able to apply the skills and knowledge I have learned to real-world situations, and I have seen firsthand the positive impact that our work can have on the local community.
Overall, the Dartmouth Center for Social Impact is a fantastic resource for students who are passionate about social impact work. As a Foundations Scholar, I have been able to engage with local organizations and work on meaningful projects that make a difference in our community. I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to continuing my involvement with DCSI throughout my time at Dartmouth.
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!
As I approach the halfway mark of my Dartmouth journey this spring, I find myself reflecting on the significance of distributive and world culture requirements in shaping my academic experience.
Witnessing an eclipse was one of the most exciting days in my life to date, and a solid reminder of our place in this universe. Read on to hear about it!
This is my final term before senior year, which is both exciting and terrifying at the same time. One thing I am excited about is the classes I am taking this term, so let me tell you more!
