Brendilou Armstrong
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Brendilou's D-Plan
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FallOn Campus
Favorite Class: 19th Century British Women WritersIf you are interested in Victorian literature in any capacity, this is the class for you! It is a course taught by the WGSS (Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies) department and combines historical and political aspects into a literary seminar. The material is compelling and allows you to view female authors, including Mary Shelley, Jane Austen, and Elizabeth Gaskell, in a different perspective knowing the societal context of the time period and themes in their most popular works.
WinterOff-Campus
Favorite Class: Off-Term in Chadron, NebraskaThis would have been winter term of my freshman year, but I decided to take a gap year following my freshman fall instead!
SpringOff-Campus
Favorite Class: Off-Term in Chadron, NebraskaThis would have been spring term of my freshman year, but I decided to take a gap year following my freshman fall instead!
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FallOn Campus
Favorite Class: CRWT 12: Introduction to PoetryIf poetic language and artistic writing styles are your forte, this is the perfect class for you! Taught by the English/Creative Writing department, Introduction to Poetry is an incredible foundation to storytelling, introducing students to poetry styles from prose to ekphrastic and written to slam. The approach to teaching the course revolved around the strategies of Robert Frost, where the Poetry Room in Sanborn Library held our class, and students' chairs were arranged in a circle rather than in rows of desks. CRWT 12 is one of the most unique and fascinating classes I have taken thus far, and as a result, has become my favorite class I have taken on campus.
WinterOn Campus
Favorite Class: ASCL 70.01: Sacred Architecture of AsiaNiche classes and concentrations define a Dartmouth education, and before this term, I never intended on taking an Asian art history course, let alone one with such a defined focus. Taught through both the Department of Art History and the Department of Asian Societies, Cultures, and Languages by Columbia University guest lecturer Seher Agarwala, this course contextualizes sacred architectural structures of the Buddhist, Hindu, and Islamic faiths. I left this course with a newfound interest in the artistic practices of East Asian cultures and an appreciation for their diverse historical backgrounds and religions.
My Winter Term Timeline: An End-of-Term Reflection
This term was defined by its learning experiences and personal firsts, from snowsports to winter traditions. As I wait to board my flight back home for spring break, I reflect on the most memorable parts that made this term one of my favorites.
Spinning into Winter: An Introduction to Dartmouth's Ice Skating Lessons
With the start of winter term comes the beginning of winter sport season! Between academic courses and clubs, one class served as both a helpful learning experience and a fun winter activity where I could destress and unwind: Ice Skating!
A Winterstellar Extravaganza: The Joys of Winter Carnival
Each winter, a celebration of the Upper Valley's beauty is hosted on Dartmouth's campus: Winter Carnival! In honor of its 114th year in existence, I wanted to document its kick-off and the variety of activities students can participate in during it!
What I Eat in a Day at Dartmouth!
When I first applied to college, one of my most important factors was the food source. There are many dining areas scattered throughout campus. Today, I invite you to join me at a few as I show you all what I eat in a day as a Dartmouth student!
A Jam-Packed Winter Schedule: What Am I Up To This Term?
My schedule for this winter is jam-packed full of classes and extracurriculars, and instead of taking the typical three courses this term, I'm taking four! So, what exactly am I keeping myself busy with this term?
A Rejuvenating and Restful Winterim
Hello, People Places Pines readers! After a refreshing break, I wanted to reflect on everything that I did in the six weeks I was away from classes, and the techniques I adopted to revitalize myself before a busy four-course term.
Fall Term Reflections: A Day-Trip to Boston!
As I settle into the comfort of my hometown, I reminisce on a day-trip to Boston I took this fall term with a few of my friends! With Dartmouth being a simple bus ride away from several major east coast cities, this is possible AND affordable!
My Fall Term Timeline: An End-of-Term Reflection
What an incredible term! From out-of-state travel to campus traditions, this fall term has been non-stop fun, and as I settle into my couch at home for winter break, I reflect on what made the last two and a half months as memorable as they were.
For the Poets: Opportunities to Pursue Poetry at Dartmouth!
For any soon-to-be college students who want to pursue their passion for poetry post-high school like me, these are just a few of the many opportunities available to the prospective poet at Dartmouth!
Grandeur Atop Gile: Viewing Peak Fall Foliage in the Upper Valley
A novelty of east coast autumns that I have discovered since becoming a New Hampshirite has been the expansive outburst of colors on its trees. By hiking Gile Mountain, you can revel in the grandeur of the northeast's fall foliage too!