Chelsea Mills
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Chelsea's D-Plan
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FallHanover, NH
Favorite Class: LAT 003: Latin 3I studied Latin throughout high school, and I intended to continue the language at Dartmouth. Latin 3 was a good introduction to the Classics department. I was really surprised with how immersive my class was! We even visited the Rauner Special Collections Library on campus, where we had access to the original manuscripts (made of animal skin!) of Ovid's poems. I'm excited for similar experiences in the near future; I plan on majoring in Classics!
WinterHanover, NH
Favorite Class: ENGS 12: Design ThinkingI'm not an Engineering major, but I LOVED ENGS 12. It's the kind of class that you take just because you've heard so many great things about it. A friend recommended this class and professor (Rafe Steinhauer) to me- and I'm so glad they did. Not to be dramatic, but this Design Thinking class literally changed the way I understand the world around me. I learned about creativity, problem solving, and collaboration in an immersive way. The group projects helped my apply this knowledge on a daily basis. I constantly find myself transferring what I learned to my current academic and personal life. I can't recommend this class enough!
SpringHanover, NH
Favorite Class: CHEM 07.05: Sci Communication & Context"Science Communication & Context" was my chosen topic to fulfill Dartmouth's first year Writing Seminar requirement. My seminar was taught by a notable professor in the Chemistry department. As a pre-med student, I have a lot of interest in STEM. I think the phenomenon of miscommunication in science is one that is both interesting and socially relevant. I also love the discussions in this class because many of my peers come from different backgrounds.
Finding my Place: My Journey with Greek Life at Dartmouth
Greek Life tends to cause anxiety for incoming Dartmouth students, and rightfully so. I had no idea whether I considered myself a "sorority girl" or not. I'll share my candid opinions about Greek Life, and tell you why I ended up rushing a sorority!
"Work Hard, Play Hard" at Dartmouth: Academic and Social Life Balance
How do Dartmouth students balance their classes and social life in a reasonable way? Somehow, we manage to get good grades and prioritize our academics while also making life-long friendships and memories.
What NOT to bring to Dartmouth: A non-packing list
Lots of packing lists tell you what you NEED to bring to college. Read this post about some things you should leave behind.
What Are Study Abroad Programs Like at Dartmouth?
Have you heard that I studied abroad in Italy? Don't ask me about it unless you have a couple hours to kill! Study abroad programs at Dartmouth have so much to offer.
An Introduction to Dartmouth Traditions
I'm officially a sophomore now, which means I've finally experienced all the big Dartmouth campus traditions. Find out what my first impressions of Homecoming, the Winter Carnival, and Green Key were!
Exploring Baker-Berry Library!!
I tend to get bored of places really easily, but I have yet to run out of different rooms in the library! Here are some of my favorite study spots at Dartmouth :)
What is Dartmouth Bound?
Bound is a unique fly-in summer program offered by Dartmouth. It's truly a valuable experience; I couldn't be more grateful for the Bound community.
My Updated "Why Dartmouth"
I took the time to reflect on what initially drew me to Dartmouth. As a first-year student, my "Why Dartmouth" has changed quite a bit since I first applied in 2021.
How I Survived My First Hanover Winter
The transition to Hanover's winter was initially scary. But I ended up embracing the cold pretty quickly!
Life in Shabazz!
Shabazz is an undergraduate community house for students with an interest in African-American identities. I interviewed my friend Rawan about her experience living there!