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Griselda Chavez

Class of 2024
Griselda Chavez '24

About 

Hello! My name's Griselda Chavez & I am a second-year student from Southern California. I am majoring in Economics modified with Public Policy and double minoring in Human-Centered Design and Environmental Science. At Dartmouth, I have been involved with Dartmouth's Center for Social Impact, the Rockefeller Center, the Dartmouth, and People of Color Outdoors (POCO). Stay tuned to learn more about what Dartmouth has to offer and how as a first-generation college student I have navigated college.

Academic Program 

Economics Modified w/ Public Policy, Human-Centered Design, Environmental Science

Favorite Thing Right Now 

FOCO's churros

Hometown 

Norwalk, California

Pronouns 

she/her/hers

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Griselda's D-Plan

What's a D-Plan?

    • FallOn Campus

      Favorite Class: SOCY 48: Immigration, Race & Ethnicity

      Although the topic and issues were not completely new to me, I was able to learn more about why current immigration policies existed and the history behind several immigration policies. I absolutely loved the class because Professor Kim was passionate about the course, and the numerous readings we were assigned were very insightful and encouraged class discussions.

    • WinterOn Campus

      Favorite Class: EDUC 20: Educational Issues Contemporary Society

      The course centers on the educational issues of public school systems and how by creating certain policies or programs we can improve schools and use them as a tool to promote social mobility and equity. The students who took the class were always very passionate to discuss and came from a variety of majors and educational backgrounds, thus enriching class discussions. Furthermore, I loved that Professor Wheelan encouraged us throughout the entire term to "think outside of the box" and inspired us to continue pushing for more change.

    • SpringOn Campus

      Favorite Class: ECON 1: The Price System: Analysis, Problems, and Policies

      During the spring term, I was very confused as to what major I wanted to pursue and decided to give economics an opportunity, never expecting that I would enjoy it. Professor Petre did an amazing job of demonstrating how economics could and is used for social issues like environmentalism, minimum wage, and discrimination. Learning about the concepts and employing them was very important to me because I felt like I could learn how to best help communities.

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Studious Sunshine Sessions

Now that buildings are open, I have done a lot of exploring to find several buildings where I can study in. My mood is constantly changing and I can get bored easily; therefore, I have to constantly change amongst different buildings and make sure they are not being overused. Here are some of my favorite buildings and study locations for when I want to have natural lighting. 

  1. No. 1

    Fahey Hall -- West Hall

    Fahey's Porch

    For some students, dorm buildings can be a great place for studying! Depending on the building you are in, you can have large common rooms to work in. My dorm building, Streeter (part of Allen House), does not have the best studying environment but across the street from me there is Fahey (part of West House) and it’s great! There is a porch where I can sit down to take in some extra sunlight and see some fall foliage with just the perfect amount of outside noise. Because the sun has been setting earlier, I have taken advantage of enjoying as much warmth as I can while I have the opportunity. There are also common study areas on each floor which makes it convenient for students living in the building to have a study area accessible to them at all times. 

  2. No. 2

    Sanborn Library

    Sanborn Library

    Sanborn Library is home to the English Department and is a nice study area for when you want to feel very warm, cozy, and motivated. Before COVID-19, there was also a time specifically for students and faculty to enjoy some tea and cookies. The study area is super quiet and has the right amount of sunlight in the morning – a perfect environment for writing philosophy papers. My only complaint is that the internet connection can be a bit poor throughout the day. 

  3. No. 3

    Rockefeller Center

    Rockefeller Center

    The Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy and the Social Sciences was one of the main attractions of Dartmouth for me but was closed last year. Therefore, it is especially nice to be able to finally step in, take econ classes, and utilize it as a study area. I enjoy spending time here because there are several comfortable couches where I can review class material prior to office hours or classes. Most of my friends tend to be in the STEM field, so it is uncommon for us to be hanging out at Rocky, but I enjoy spending my time here and familiarizing myself with professors and classmates in the social sciences. 

  4. No. 4

    Fairchild

    Fairchild Afternoons

    The Sherman Fairchild Physical Sciences Center, aka Fairchild, was actually a location I found through a past blogger and recently remembered about! The lower floors have darker lighting, but the fourth floor is gorgeous. There are large glass windows that allow people to admire the hills of the Upper Valley and tables for people to work individually or in groups. The study space is also quiet so I am able to stay focused and motivated to work. 

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