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Catherine Parnell

Class of 2022
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Bio 

Hi y'all! I'm Catherine and I'm from the great state of Texas. When I'm not in class you'll find me carefully curating Spotify playlists, exploring the Upper Valley with friends, or finding ways to enjoy the great outdoors through different sub-clubs with the DOC. I am the Treasurer of the club lacrosse team, a tutor for the Institute for Writing and Rhetoric, and am involved with research in machine learning and computational humanities through Sophomore and Neukom scholars!

Academic Program 

Computer Science & History

Favorite Thing Right Now 

Gang of Youth's album: 'Go Farther in Lightness'

Hometown 

Houston, TX

Pronouns 

She/Her

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Catherine's D-Plan

What's a D-Plan?

    • FallHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: HIST 5.11: Gandhi, Twentieth Century India and the World

      After seeing this class in the course catalogue, it surprisingly piqued my interest. I decided to take the course on a whim, and I don't regret it for a second. Between reading various historical accounts and conducting my very first true historical research paper, I learned more about Gandhi than I ever thought I would know in my lifetime. Furthermore, I gained valuable knowledge about India's struggle for independence and subsequent partitions that have allowed me to better understand the historical context behind current day issues in South Asia. From this course I've realized that I love history, and want to pursue the discipline as a double major.

    • WinterHanover, HN

      Favorite Class: COSC 1: Introduction to Programming and Computation

      This class was AWESOME. I originally took the course as a prerequisite for another potential major. However, coming away from CS1, I now know that I want to continue further in the CS department! My professor was amazing and truly had a passion for teaching computer science and getting new students excited about the discipline. Besides having an infectious energy during class, she also made sure to make short assignments and labs fun and engaging. HIGHLY recommend. So much fun.

    • SpringHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: HIST 19: US Political History of the 20th Century

      This term was by far my favorite so far at Dartmouth, especially by the time the snow melted and the sun came back out from wherever it was hiding. I absolutely loved this history class that I took because I felt that it helped me to better understand the way our country is today by studying our political past. I got to focus on a research topic of my own choosing, and I discovered a real love and affinity for research in the field of history.

    • SummerTraveling

      I spent the summer at home, relaxing with my family and friends. When I wasn't at home in Houston, I was traveling with family, in particular my grandparents, who live in Florida and California.

    • FallHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: ENGL 64: Cultural Analytics

      I'm finally back on campus! I can't wait to get back into the swing of things, and enjoy the beauty of Hanover autumns. i am very excited for my classes this term, particularly a coding class in the humanities, where I will get to apply my love for computation and programming to topics in the humanities!

    • WinterHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: ANTH 37 Legacies of Conquest: Latin America

      This class, being in the Anthropology department, was certainly out of my comfort zone. With my history background, however, I found that I had a unique perspective to contribute to class conversations, due to the varied nature of the anthropological academic approach. We learned about the history of conquest in Latin America and how that shape conquest today. What is conquest? Does it still persist? Can it ever go away? Are we to always live in the legacy past?

    • SpringHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: COSC 52: Full-Stack Web Development

      Spring 20S! Online classes… This class, CS52, got me through this term. With all the chaos and uncertainty surrounding everything going on, the projects for this class made me stay sane. Work for this class was fun and even stress relieving (weird, yes, I am aware). And the professor was absolutely incredible. I am super proud of all the projects I made, including most notably our app Tempo, an IOS app that makes custom workout playlists.

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A Foodie's Tour of Hanover's Neighbor: White River Junction

About ten minutes down the road from Hanover is the beloved little town of White River Junction, and surprisingly, it has some pretty amazing food. The best part? They are all within a block of one another. Read below for my favorites!

  1. No. 1

    Tuckerbox

    Tuckerbox

    Two words for you. Turkish Cuisine. It’s incredible. There are so many different types of kababs to chose from, and they still manage to have some pretty incredible vegetarian options. I’ve been there twice, once with my parents and once with my friend’s parents. It was originally recommended to us by our Writing 5 professor who grew up in the area. She really knew what she was talking about. Needless to say, I’m a big fan. 10/10 recommend.

  2. No. 2

    JUEL

    Juel

    They call themselves a "modern apothecary cafe." Not entirely sure what that means, but I'm here for it. I didn’t know about this place until more recently, but boy is it good. It is tiny and very hipster-esque. They have tons of smoothies made with fresh fruits and vegetables, which are very refreshing. My favorite is the mint berry, but that’s not even the extent of it. They have food! Their avocado toast? Unparalleled. I’ve heard they have good coffee too, but I’ve never tried it. I’ve only been once, but hope to go again soon.

  3. No. 3

    Piecemeal Pies

    Piecemeal

    Oh boy. This place is located right next door to Tuckerbox, and man is it an eye-catcher. The window is covered in plants and greenery with cute and vibey antique furniture to match the aesthetic. In addition to their drinks and their pastries, they also serve a full menu. Two of my friends have their own foodstagrams, and they cannot get over this place, which means you know it’s gotta be good.

  4. No. 4

    TRAIL BREAK taps + tacos

    Trailbreak

    And now for my personal favorite! As someone from Texas, I am very judgmental when it comes to Mexican food that is east of the Mississippi River. This place makes the cut. Their tacos and burritos are both unique and innovative. Their salsas and guacamoles all have a distinctive flavor that makes them so different than what you’re used to. And the decor? Such a New Hampshire vibe. I really want their sign that hangs in the front of the restaurant that says ‘Ski the East.’ I’ve been to TRAIL BREAK more times than I can count. Too good.

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