Jack Heaphy
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Jack's D-Plan
What's a D-Plan?-
FallOn Campus
Favorite Class: SOCY 20: Sex, Death, and MigrationThis class was an overview on demographic trends across the world, and it's the course that got me interested in my current academic focus! I enjoyed the fact that this class was discussion based, so I was able to engage in conversations about different social factors and relationships that affect population changes in global societies.
WinterBoston, MA
Favorite Class: THEA 30: Acting 1I never thought I'd enjoy doing theater online but this class fully exceeded all expectations I had in mind. I was able to learn new techniques and was forced to think about aspects of performance that I never had to worry about when on stage. The technological stage was definitely an interesting hurdle, but it strengthened my abilities as a performer overall.
SpringOn Campus
Favorite Class: ENVS 28: Global Environmental HealthBeside it being my first in-person class at Dartmouth, I have enjoyed the case-based structure of this course. Professor Roebuck delivers the content in small units of environmental health problems, which are all applicable to specific cases and situations. This makes the material extremely interesting and thought-provoking, leading to an incredible class.
SummerNew York, NY
I spent my summer interning for a theater education company that offered technical skill sessions to teenagers, all taught by industry professionals. I learned a lot more about the ins and outs of the theater industry, due to the immersive setting of the position.
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FallOn Campus
Favorite Class: EARS 14: MeteorologyI originally took this class to fulfill my lab distributive requirement, but it ended up proving to be a super interesting course! I have always been fascinated by storms and weather, so learning the processes behind these phenomena and patterns was deeply interesting for me. While I am not planning on studying Earth sciences any further, this specific course was memorable for all the good reasons!
WinterOn Campus
Favorite Class: SOCY 16: Constructing Social TheoryThis class was a constant reminder of my love for sociology. Professor Kim was a genuine, kind, excellent professor and lecturer, and all of the material was deeply interesting. Some past classes that are reading-heavy have fallen short in finding invigorating readings that I was actively excited to explore, and I enjoyed every single article and discussion for this course. Exploring contemporary theorists' works, this class was a 10/10.
My College Decision Process
With decision day approaching, I decided to transport back to a year ago and share why I chose Dartmouth over other schools.
Winter Term Reflections
As my time in Boston comes to a close, let's look back at the past ten weeks.
Dance at Dartmouth
Dartmouth offers a variety of opportunities for dance on campus! In the arts departments, mainly theater, we can take classes in dance and movement, ranging from fundamental skills to advanced dance performance.
High School Seniors, Don't Be Scared!
I know college decisions are approaching, so I have done my best to offer some words of advice for the Class of 2021.
What I Wish I Knew Before Coming to Dartmouth
No freshman year is perfect, and I'm reflecting on a few learned lessons that I wish I knew before attending Dartmouth.
4 Classes at Dartmouth is a Lot?
While taking four classes at most other schools with semester-based calendars seems like a breeze, Dartmouth's unique D-Plan and quarter system make my efforts to take four classes this winter a bit more challenging.
Taking Pride in the Word "Undecided"
You're just a teenager—how are you supposed to know what you want to study and do for the rest of your life? Being unsure of what to study can be stressful, but it also comes with a lot of exciting opportunity.
My Campus Experience from Off-Campus
While I'm not in Hanover, Dartmouth's opportunities have allowed me to feel like I almost am!
New Year, New Location, Same Me
Winter quarter has begun and my life is extremely different from how it was this fall!