

Daniel Kang

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FallOn Campus
Favorite Class: ANTH 6: Introduction to Biological AnthropologyThis class had an emphasis on really learning the material, rather than mindless regurgitation. Every class lecture truly excited and interested me, and readings were thought-provoking, The final was also a project instead of an exam, which was very fun to complete. I could tell Prof. DeSilva was also very passionate about the class materials as well!
WinterOn Campus
Favorite Class: ARTH 07.05: Pompeii - Antique & Modern SeminarAs a "seminar" course, we focused on enjoyable discussion-based lectures. Each and every one of Prof. Kangas' lecture topics were engaging and intriguing, constantly pushing me to think. While we had reading assignments, they weren't necessarily linked to graded discussions/quizzes, which allowed me to feel more relaxed and stress-free (I didn't need to go crazy and write notes in-class). All in all, I loved learning about Pompeii!
SpringOn Campus
Favorite Class: CHEM 6: General Chemistry IIA classic pre-med requirement course. This class has a basic structure of problem sets, two midterms, labs, and a final. I thought the points were well-distributed and the exams were fair. I personally enjoy problem-solving, which allowed this class to be more exciting personally. I'd suggest you pick the right professor for you as each professor has a different way of teaching!
SummerOn Campus
Favorite Class: ANTH 50.21: Filmmaking and Visual CultureThis class is taught by Prof. Shipley, a professor who teaches mainly during summer terms. It was very different from the previous anthropology courses I've taken –– we had a filmmaking component as well as a collaborative project. I enjoyed this class because the assignments had a very broad, overarching outline and allowed you to explore your interests very freely. For example, for my final project, I created a podcast that delved into the educational inequity in South Korea.
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FallOn Campus
Favorite Class: SOCY 48 - Immigration, Race, and EthnicityMy first sociology course at Dartmouth. It goes very in-depth about the macro immigration policies in-place in America and how it relates to different immigrants' experiences. I found it intriguing because I'm an immigrant myself, and I also was able to analyze and develop a different outlook on my family's experiences as well. We had interesting projects such as immigrant interview assignment, immigration policy brief, and in-class discussions.

'22 Spring: Week 8 Reflections
Here are some reflections and thoughts I had undergoing my last term of freshman year!

A Day in the Life: Spring Edition
A quick day-in-the-life of a Dartmouth student in spring!

STEM Classes: Difficulty? Course Strategies?
My freshman year is coming to an end, and I've taken a handful of STEM courses here to speak about my experience so far––it has been quite an interesting ride!


Managing Two Lab Courses in One Term
This term, I am taking BIOL 12: Cell Structure and Function as well as CHEM 6: General Chemistry II, and both classes have a laboratory component.

Spring Term Classes - What am I Taking?
Spring term is beginning, and I'd like to provide a quick overview of the classes I'm taking this term.

Prospective Students: I'd Say Dartmouth 'Isn't' in the Middle of Nowhere
I want to debunk a common conception of Dartmouth: I'd like to argue that Dartmouth "isn't" really the middle of nowhere.

3 Key Takeaways from Winter Term
It's surreal that two terms of my freshman year already swung by. The last six months were filled with important lessons and personal growth. And I wanted to share what some of my "key" takeaways were!

What is my Favorite Class this Term?
I wanted to discuss which class I regard as my favorite as well as my supporting rationale!

A Day in the Life of a First-Year: Winter Edition
With the winter term almost coming to an end, I wanted to share with everyone another "A Day in the Life" as my schedule and commitments changed slightly!