Cindy Shen

Class of 2021

Cindy's 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 one of the best classes 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
  This was my first "off" term since I arrived on campus! I interned for Cross Creek, a venture capital firm in Salt Lake City, Utah (my hometown!).
- SpringOn Campus
  Favorite Class: Public Economics - Econ 28 (Prof. Skinner)
  I could RAVE about public economics and Prof. Skinner for hours. While public econ wasn't easy, it challenged me to think critically about my political philosophies and about the economic theories I'd previously considered fact. Prof. Skinner was one of the most engaged professors I've ever had; he even recommended a few running routes to me!
- SummerOn Campus
  The famous "Sophomore Summer" and my second summer on campus! I'm taking an unconventional four-course term complete with Econometrics, Gender & Philosophy, DALI Lab Independent Research, and Independent Studies in Engineering!

Spring. Sprang. Sprung!

After a winter away missing everything from classes to friends to Hanover itself, I love every aspect of campus just a little bit more. That's why this spring holds a special place in my heart.

Here are the highlights:

No. 1
Studying under the sun
No. 2
Eating gelato
No. 3
... lots of gelato

I think I'm addicted, honestly.
No. 4
Lively birthday celebrations

Birthdays on campus are the best birthdays because you get to celebrate with all of your friends!
No. 5
My roommate

I've loved every roommate I've ever had at Dartmouth. This term's no different! I love having a roommate because it means that there's always someone there for me. Besides, who else are you going to share all the highlights of the day with? Double life > single life. (I would know; I had a single all of freshman year.)
No. 6
Fencing nationals

The fencing team traveled to Pennsylvania to compete at Collegiate Nationals this year. Although I was running a high fever, I had lots of fun bonding with (and contaminating) my teammates and even took home the gold in women's foil.
No. 7
Answering all of your questions

Colleen, Guilherme, and I went live on the Admissions Instagram story this spring to answer your questions and discuss life at Dartmouth. See you soon, '23s!!!
No. 8
Learning to write decent geography papers

My geography class is hard. I've learned a lot though, and I feel like I've gotten much better at writing!
No. 9
Running Dartmouth's annual debate tournament

It might've been 70 degrees out and sunny, but directing great debate in an underground auditorium was worth it... right??!
No. 10
When my parents visited!!!

Since I'm from Salt Lake City, Utah, my parents can't just hop in the car and see me. This spring, they made the trek to campus! I got to spend a rare weekend hanging out with my two favorite people.
No. 11
Photoshopping my friend all over this photo

One of my closest friends, Sarah, couldn't make it to her own event. The solution? I photoshopped her in! She's in this photo five times. Can you spot all the Sarahs (and endorse my photoshop skills)?
No. 12
Getting pie all over my face

My friend nominated me to compete in a "Minute to Win It" event for charity. As part of that event, I ran across a lawn with an egg in my mouth, scarfed down a donut on a string, and stuck my face in a pie.
No. 13
Running around campus

We stan a good run.
No. 14
Cuddling baby chickens

Each spring, Dartmouth hosts a cuddling session with many local baby animals for midterms stress relief. I met this baby chicken and simply adored him.
No. 15
Meeting public figures

So many public figures visited campus this term. I've been trying my best to keep up.
No. 16
IC4U with the fencing team

In the spring, the fencing team gets IC4U (Ice Cream Fore-You) together to celebrate the warm weather!
No. 17
Socializing!
No. 18
... lots and lots ...
No. 19
... of socializing!

Basically, everyone's back on campus in the spring. That means you get to see friends you haven't seen in almost a year. Naturally, that means that spring is a very social term.
No. 20
Pretty sunsets

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