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Cindy Shen

Class of 2021
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Bio 

Hello there! I am an avid doodler and caffeine addict who can be spotted in the KAF (the coffee shop in Baker-Berry Library) line every morning. I've grown up skiing in the Rockies, so I'm a huge advocate for low-temp Hanover activities like going to the Skiway or carving an ice sculpture (which I actually learned to do). Currently, some of my favorite memories at Dartmouth are: traveling with the fencing and debate teams and throwing snow at my friends.

Academic Program 

Economics Modified with Engineering, Studio Art Minor

Favorite Thing Right Now 

Skiing Back at my Hometown

Hometown 

Salt Lake City, Utah

Pronouns 

She/Her

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Cindy's D-Plan

What's a D-Plan?

    • FallOn Campus

      Favorite Class: The Price System - Econ 01 (Prof. Zarnowski)

      Freshman fall flew by! While I unwittingly took some of Dartmouth's more difficult classes, I met so many amazing people and got to explore campus with a fresh set of eyes (I'd never visited before). I also got inspired (after taking my prof to lunch) to pursue a major in economics!

    • WinterOn Campus

      Favorite Class: The Supreme Court (Prof. Kalish)

      Winter was my favorite term freshman year, largely because I felt more settled into the campus rhythm and took awesome classes. Prof. Kalish (my Writing 5 -- a required class for all freshmen -- professor) was not only fun and insightful, but also made an active effort to connect with every student. It's still the best class I've ever taken.

    • SpringOn Campus

      Favorite Class: Macroeconomics - Econ 22 (Prof. Comin)

      In my opinion, Hanover is most beautiful in the spring: you see everything from fluffy snowflakes to vibrant blossoms. The weather kept me cheerful, even if spring was my most rigorous term. My favorite class was Econ 22 with Prof. Comin, who led a case-based course that helped us understand the real-world applications of what we were learning. He's also a super cool guy to chat with, and he's done fascinating research.

    • SummerOn Campus

      Favorite Class: Drawing I - SART 15 (Prof. Reisman)

      Most freshmen don't stay "on" their first summer, but I scheduled my D-Plan around my winter internship. Summer didn't disappoint: I love the new friends I made and the classes I took (and I also got super fit from attending two PE classes). Taking Drawing I was also one of the highlights of my summer. It's a lot of work, but I'd rather spend 10 hours on a drawing than 10 hours on a problem set.

    • FallOn Campus

      Favorite Class: Games & Economic Behavior - Econ 35 (Prof. Snyder)

      I finally met the '22s!! (Seriously, you all are so cool.) This term, I took a class on game theory, which is basically a subject where we literally learn about games. While it was by far my most challenging class this term, I thought that what we learned was super rewarding.

    • WinterSalt Lake City, UT

      I will be "off" this winter for the first time since I got here! I'm interning for a venture capital firm in my hometown, Salt Lake City.

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NARP Life: Staying Fit at Dartmouth

As a non-varsity athlete – lovingly dubbed a NARP (non-athletic regular person) – I don't have an 8 am lift session, nor do I commit basically all of my extra hours to a sport. As a result, for us NARPs, those extra hours can frequently get filled with Foco cookies and naps. So, to help us maintain our glorious high school bods while enjoying all of the extra cookies and naps we desire, Dartmouth offers a slew of options to get in some exercise.

These are things I personally do to stay healthy at Dartmouth (there are many more, but there are only so many hours in a day):

  1. No. 1

    Sports Clubs!

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    Joining the Dartmouth College Fencing Club has been a highlight of my college experience. I've already listed why in this previous post. My training has kept me on a fixed schedule to anchor my life around, and it's kept me with a set fitness goal to do well at competitions.

    Club sports are a great way to not only get fit on campus, but also get more involved in campus community.

  2. No. 2

    Attend Fitness Classes

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    (Pictured) Post workout facemasking with my roommate!

    Since fencing is less consistent and demanding in the summer, I signed up for two fitness classes to fill the gap (and finish my PE credits!) — zumba toning and spinning. I've been attending these classes for an hour Monday-Friday for four weeks now, and I feel so energetic that I've actually reduced my coffee intake. I've found them to be pretty challenging workouts (in a good way), and they've also been a great way to meet new people. 

    These are also just a couple of the classes offered by Dartmouth, you can also sign up for sailing, kayaking, hiking, yoga, rock climbing, etc., and also go on DOC hikes and other adventures with friends on free weekends.

  3. No. 3

    Take Food Pics

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    I love taking aesthetic food photos so much that I have a food Instagram entirely dedicated to the art. But this hobby actually began because I took photos of all of my meals as a way to prevent myself from overeating. Over time, I thought that if I was gonna take so many photos of my food, I might as well make them look good. Taking food pics has been one of the most effective ways for me to control my food consumption and avoid the freshman fifteen. It's also allowed me to contribute photos of beautiful food to the world!

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