Batuhan Saridede
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Batuhan's D-Plan
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FallHanover, NH
Favorite Class: WRIT 5: Metamorphosis and OthernessWriting 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!
WinterHanover, NH
Favorite Class: ENGS 12: Design ThinkingDesign 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.
SpringHanover, NH
Favorite Class: COGS 1: Introduction to Cognitive ScienceIntroduction 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
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FallHanover, NH
Favorite Class: PSYC 10: Experimental Design, Methodology, and Data AnalysisPsychology 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!
WinterToulouse, France
Favorite Class: FREN 12: Advanced Writing and Speaking in FrenchI 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.
SpringHanover, NH
Favorite Class: ARTH 63.72: Aesthetics of the DigitalThis 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!
A Casual Sunday Hike: Tag Along!
Here's how I chose to unwind this past Sunday in the outdoors as a not-so-outdoorsy person!
Welcome Home, 27s!
You've worked hard to get to this point, and now, you're officially a part of the Dartmouth community. We are thrilled to welcome you with open arms!
Attending Dartmouth on Full Financial Aid
s an international student with no expected family contribution, I want to reflect on why Dartmouth's financial aid policy made the most sense to me when choosing schools.
Revisiting my Journal from College Decision Day
I revisited my journal from April. My quest yielded much insight, so I figured I would share how I arrived at the decision of committing to Dartmouth!
My "Why Dartmouth," Revisited.
Instead of reflecting on what made me choose Dartmouth then, I want to elaborate on what makes me choose Dartmouth every single day I spend on this campus.
Bema Lights!
Among the festivities that take place at Bema is Bema Lights during the winter term. I will let the pictures speak to describe the astonishing atmosphere of this year's Bema Lights!
Don't Know What You Want to Major in? ME TOO!
Don't know what you want to major in? Me too! College is the perfect place to explore different areas, so here is how I approach the topic of "majors" at Dartmouth!
Taking a Two-Course Term
Dartmouth students can take one two-course term without having to make up for it with a four-course load. A two-course load is exactly what I am doing this term!
To all Humanities People: Take an Engineering Class Sometime!
Here is how I ended up wanting to take an engineering class as a humanities major!
So… You Have Applied. What Now?
Congratulations to the newest members of the Class of 2027! Unlike our now '27s, I was still applying and interviewing for colleges this time last year. Here is how I managed my regular decision process!