

Chidera Duru

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Chidera's D-Plan
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FallHanover
Favorite Class: Introduction to Biological AnthropologyTaking this class was a random and unexpected decision that I am so happy I made. This class was about the intersection between human and primate evolution and our social behaviors. It really opened my eyes to how unique and beautifully diverse different societies are, and how this uniqueness influences our biology in interesting ways.
WinterHanover
Favorite Class: Essential Mathematics for Economic AnalysisTaught by Professor Doyle, this has been my favorite class at Dartmouth so far. It was a calculus integrated with economic applications of the concepts we learned. It was the first time this class was offered at Dartmouth, and Professor Doyle made sure we all had a thorough understanding of the material. The fact that we were also able to see the real-world applications of the calculus concepts also made the class uniquely interesting.

Why You Should Study Abroad: Part 2
My study abroad last fall was honestly one of my most formative academic and personal experiences since I started at Dartmouth.

Why You Should Study Abroad
One of the main reasons I applied to Dartmouth was its vast range of study abroad programs in various departments and in different countries across the globe.

Back On Campus!
After six months of internships, vacations with friends, studying abroad and spending time with friends, I'm finally back on campus, living and taking classes at Dartmouth.

Fall Term Bucket List
I won't be on-campus this fall (I'll be doing a AAAS foreign study program in Accra, Ghana), so I've put together a small bucket list of events and activities that I think really made my first fall at Dartmouth so memorable.

My Summer in DC
Over the past eight weeks, I've been interning at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in Washington, DC as part of the Rockefeller Center's First-Year Fellows program.

Tips For Acing Classes at Dartmouth
At the beginning of my freshman year, I was especially anxious about adjusting to a new learning style in a new country, but over time, I developed a few tips and methods to ace classes at Dartmouth and have a fun learning experience!

Are Classes at Dartmouth Fun?
The short answer to this is yes! Classes at Dartmouth can be rigorous and challenging, but they're always such a fun learning experience!

Dartmouth's Unrivaled Alumni Network
Being in DC this summer and participating in the Rockefeller Center's First Year Fellows program, I've been able to really see just how special the Dartmouth alumni network is.

Tips for Managing Culture Shock
During a recent conversation with my HS friend who also goes to college in the US, we discussed what it's like experiencing culture shock especially as international students. I'd love to share the tips we developed to combat this feeling.

Freshman Year Advice
I can still vividly remember the combination of nervousness and excitement I felt preparing for my first year of college. After an eventful freshman year, here is some advice to '26s as you get ready for your first year: