Jul throwing discus.

Julianna Thomson

Class of 2020
blonde woman in blue shirt holding Dartmouth pennant

About 

Here on campus, most people know me as "Jul"! I am a Religion major who is interested in eventually working in the field of law. At Dartmouth, I am a sister of Alpha Phi, a current member of the varsity Track and Field team, and also played a year on the varsity Basketball team. When I'm on campus, my favourite things to do are get breakfast at Lou's and go to football games. When I'm not on campus, my favourite things to do are travel and visit my family and friends.

Academic Program 

Religion Major

Favorite Thing Right Now 

Photography

Hometown 

Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Pronouns 

She/Her

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Julianna's D-Plan

What's a D-Plan?

    • FallOn Campus

      Favorite Class: HIST 003: Europe in Medieval and Early Modern Times

      My favourite part about this class was the structure of it! Three times a week, we had a large class lecture. Then, our x-hour was used for a small group discussion with our professor.

    • WinterOn Campus

      Favorite Class: ENGS 002: Integrated Design: Engineering, Architecture and Building Technology

      I loved how interactive this class was. It was a lecture-based class, but we often had in-class building activities and one large project - building a cardboard chair!

    • SpringOn Campus

      Favorite Class: EDUC 001: The Learning Brain: Introduction to Child Development and Education

      Our professor made the class! Professor Tine was so enthusiastic about the content and material in this course, that it made me excited to come to class and learn each day

    • SummerTraveling

      I spend my first-year summer at home with my family and traveling to visit old friends, new friends from Dartmouth, and extended family members. I spent a lot of my summer down south in Florida and Georgia, escaping the Canadian cold.

    • FallOn Campus

      Favorite Class: REL 60: Protestant Reformations.

      Sophomore fall I was on campus taking classes and training for the upcoming Track and Field season. My favourite class was taught by 3 different professors from 3 different departments, looking at the Protestant Reformation from an art history angle, music angle, and of course religious perspective.

    • WinterOn Campus

      Favorite Class: SART 65: Architecture 1

      I spent sophomore winter on campus in Hanover taking four classes and competing in our indoor track and field season. The most interesting class that I took this term was an introduction architecture class where we actually got to build things in the wood shop!

    • SpringOn Campus

      Favorite Class: REL 32.06: Jewish Views of Christianity

      This spring was a busy one for me in Hanover! I competed for our school's varsity track and field team and took three classes, two of which satisfied requirements for my major. My favourite class was "Jewish Views of Christianity", which was cross-listed in the Religion, History and Jewish Studies departments.

    • SummerOn Campus

      It's my sophomore summer! However, instead of taking classes, I'm on campus interning with the Alumni Relations office. Stay tuned to my blog posts for more updates.

    • FallAbroad

      While fall is my favourite time at Dartmouth, I decided to spend this term abroad studying at the University of Edinburgh's New College School of Divinity. I took three classes and spent my extra time exploring Europe!

    • WinterOn Campus

      Favorite Class: GEOG 54: Geovisualization

      This term I am back home in Hanover! I will be taking four classes and competing for the Dartmouth track and field team. I look forward to the beautiful Hanover winter scenery and spending some time skiing on the slopes.

    • SpringOn Campus

      Favorite Class: ENGL 55.12: Dartmouth Fictions

      Spring term means the start of outdoor track and field for my team and a number of fun outdoor activities! Follow along as I take three interdisciplinary classes and continue exploring the beautiful Upper Valley.

    • SummerOn Campus

      This summer I am stepping into my new role as a Senior Fellow here at the Admissions Office. Each day, I get to speak with prospective students and their families about Dartmouth College. Don't worry though, I'll still be blogging!

    • FallOn Campus

      Favorite Class: REL 62: Religion, Politics and the Presidency

      I can't believe that I am starting my senior year here at the College! The past three years have flown by, and I'm so excited for my last full year on campus. Fall is my favorite time of year - I'll spend this term taking three classes, training for track and field, and spending as much time outside as possible. From coding in the humanities to the religion of Ancient Egypt, I'm looking forward to sharing my academic and extracurricular adventures with you this term!

    • WinterOn Campus

      Favorite Class: WRIT 80: Independent Research

      It's my last winter in Hanover and I can't believe it! I am taking three classes that are all related to my major, and competing in the indoor track and field season. This term I am most excited about my independent research where I am looking at religious sentiment in texts from the English Reformation. I'm hoping to spend some free days skiing and exploring this beautiful winter wonderland.

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A Day in the Life of 19W

Each day is different for every student here at Dartmouth. Whether it's varying class schedules, extracurricular activities, or social events, everyone experiences their Dartmouth terms differently. Personally, none of my seven terms here on campus have been the same. Each has been unique and challenging in different ways. As we settle into 19W, I wanted to share what a typical day looks like for me. 

  1. No. 1

    Wake-Up!!!

    My morning walk to class!

    My day usually begins around 7:30 AM when I get up and ready for class. Because I live off-campus, I usually eat breakfast at home. Most recently, I've enjoyed making over-night oatmeal and brewing a quick cup of coffee before walking to my first class. I am usually out the door by 8:30. 

  2. No. 2

    First Class: Geography

    Using 3D glasses in my geography class!

    My first class starts at 8:50AM. This is geography class called "Geovisualization", where we learn how to create maps on a computer software. I am taking this class to satisfy one of my liberal arts degree requirements. I really enjoy this class as we have a lot of time to create and explore computer software independently. I think that one of the most special things about Dartmouth is the ability to take classes outside of your major. If it wasn't for Dartmouth's liberal arts program, I never would have thought to take a geography class!

  3. No. 3

    Quick Lunch

    After geography ends at 10 AM, I have a little break before my next class at 11:30. I usually try to grab lunch at the Courtyard Cafe, one of Dartmouth's three main dining halls. Here, I am able to catch up on some homework and start my readings for future classes. Sometimes, I'll meet up with some friends and spend some time socializing. 

  4. No. 4

    Second Class: Music

    Then I head to my music class. In this class, we learn about the different sounds that dominate musical culture today. This is my largest class and is structured as a lecture. I enjoy taking this music class because it is a nice balance to the science classes I am taking this term. 

  5. No. 5

    Third (and last) Class of the Day: Earth Science

    When my music class ends at 12:30, I walk with some of my friends to our next class, an earth science class called "Earth's Resources". We will spend the next 65 minutes learning about the incredible resources available to us on Earth, and how we use them. I am also taking this science class to fulfill one of my distributive requirements! This class ends at 2:00PM. 

  6. No. 6

    Practice

    After class is over for the day, it's off to practice! As a varsity athlete on the track and field team here at Dartmouth, I spend most afternoons at Leverone Field House. The next three hours will be spent practicing my throwing and lifting in the weight room. I love going to practice because it acts as a break from my academics and allows me to stay healthy and active. 

  7. No. 7

    Dinner!!!

    When practice is over, my team will usually head to the Class of 1953 Commons (better known as "Foco"), Dartmouth's main dining hall, for dinner. I love going to Foco for dinner because it allows me to see many of my friends that I don't see around campus during the day. Foco offers not only numerous dining options but a great opportunity to connect and socialize with other Dartmouth students. 

  8. No. 8

    Homework Time

    Homework view!

    After dinner, I head back to Floren Varsity House, a building on campus for varsity athletes to train and study, to finish my homework for the night. I usually do my homework on my own, but I will often meet up with my tutor if I have any questions or difficulties. Tutoring is available for all Dartmouth students through the Tutor Clearinghouse. 

  9. No. 9

    Goodnight!

    Around 11PM I'll head home and get ready for bed. I usually average around eight hours of sleep a night. While it's a busy, jam-packed day of classes, practice, homework and a little socializing, I always go to bed incredibly thankful for my time here at Dartmouth. 

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