Hey!! I'm Eloise and this is my blog! I'm a '28 from New Holland, Pennsylvania. I love to read and write in my free time and I'm so excited to get involved in clubs at Dartmouth. I love exploring the outdoors and I can't wait to go on more trips with the Dartmouth Outing Club. I hope you enjoy my blog!
This course covers modern American history through an imperial lens. It was my first time learning about these topics and events in-depth, and I learned so much! The class focuses on small group discussions and having nuanced conversations about assigned readings. It was the perfect class for my first fall! I cannot recommend this class enough!
Dartmouth is renowned for its sports teams! Whether it's an NCAA D1, intramural, or club team, there is always a game happening on campus, all of which are free to students.
Recently, I went to cheer on my friends at the women's club ice hockey game. It was my floormates'—Molly and Reece (who is also a People Places Pines blogger)—first home game of the season, so my friends and I had to cheer them on!
Before the game, my roommate Vanessa, fellow blogger Cooper, and I made signs for them. We spelled out "WE 💚 16 and 20," the jersey numbers of Molly and Reece. We held them up the entire game!
My friends and I are holding our signs for Reece and Molly!
After making the signs, we walked to Thompson Arena, Dartmouth's hockey rink, where the hockey game was happening. We met up with more friends, and we all sat down in the front row of the student section.
Dartmouth was playing against Smith College. We watched the teams warm up and then the first period started! It was my first time watching a hockey game, and it did not disappoint! Our seats were right at the glass near the net, so we saw a lot of gameplay!
During the first period, Dartmouth scored a goal right in front of us. The student section erupted, so excited for our hockey team to be the first point on the scoreboard.
During intermission, when the teams went into the locker room, the student section worked on homework because finals were soon. Studying at a hockey game is surprisingly fun and worthwhile. I will probably do it again in the winter when there are more hockey games!
The team playing!
The team was just as amazing in the second period as in the first. Smith scored once, but Dartmouth scored again, making the score 2-1. Some of the student section had to leave for meetings, but we were still just as loud when they scored.
After the second period, a Zamboni came out to clean the ice rink. This was so fun to watch! I did not study during this intermission because I was too focused on watching the Zamboni.
Once the ice was finally clean, the third period began, and Dartmouth crushed it! They scored four more points in this period, ending the game 6-1.
The team celebrating after their win!
Dartmouth won!! We cheered so loudly for the team, but especially loud for our friends—Molly and Reece. It was so awesome watching them on the ice! They were so good! After the game, we took pictures and then I made the trek back to my dorm to work on my essay some more.
Going to the club hockey game was a great way to cheer on my friends and the school. I had so much fun doing it, and I cannot wait to go to more hockey games in the winter!
Exploring the Southern Part of Sri Lanka during our six weeks of winter break! A much-needed exposure to the sun and sand before I return for the Winter Term at Dartmouth.
Join me as we attend a Brovertones concert during Winterim! The Brovertones are just one of Dartmouth's many amazing acapella groups. I saw them perform during their East Coast tour.
Winterim well spent: from dog walks to nearly skiing in Norway (emphasis on nearly), I've collected my stamps and stories—ready to trade them for textbooks back at Dartmouth.
Starting college in a new country is a big leap, but with orientation programs, cultural connections, and helpful resources, Dartmouth quickly became more than just a campus—it became home.
