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Batuhan Saridede

Class of 2026
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Bio 

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!

Academic Program 

Cognitive Science and French

Favorite Thing Right Now 

Camera collecting!

Hometown 

Istanbul, Turkey

Pronouns 

he/him

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Batuhan's D-Plan

What's a D-Plan?

    • FallHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: WRIT 5: Metamorphosis and Otherness

      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!

    • WinterHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: ENGS 12: Design Thinking

      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.

    • SpringHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: COGS 1: Introduction to Cognitive Science

      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

    • FallHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: PSYC 10: Experimental Design, Methodology, and Data Analysis

      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!

    • WinterToulouse, France

      Favorite Class: FREN 12: Advanced Writing and Speaking in French

      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.

    • SpringHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: ARTH 63.72: Aesthetics of the Digital

      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!

    • FallHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: MES 15.11: The Middle East in Film

      Taught by Professor Andrew Simon, this course explored histories of the Middle East and North Africa through film, media, and supporting texts. From French Algeria to the Armenian Genocide and the Egyptian Revolution, each week centered on critical engagement with audiovisual material and primary sources. Through reflections, discussions, and a final research project, students examined how media shapes collective memory and questions of voice, power, and resistance. Thoughtful, rigorous, and deeply transformative, this course reshaped how I think about both history and storytelling.

    • WinterParis, France

      Favorite Class: FREN 29: French Civilization and Art History

      This course offered a dynamic exploration of Paris’s art and architecture, grounding students in the city’s cultural and historical foundations. Weekly lectures established a theoretical framework spanning Paris’s origins, key art movements, and the evolution of its monuments. Our Wednesday site visits made this course truly unforgettable, where we stood before the very landmarks we studied, turning theory into lived experience.

Photo taken in front of Baker Library

From Istanbul to Hanover: A Brand-New Chapter!

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Hello everyone! My name is Batuhan, and it feels crazy to say that I am now at Dartmouth in Hanover, New Hampshire. It is a pleasure to be blogging for the admissions office, and I hope my entries yield insight into my journey at Dartmouth.

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