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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Five Things to Look Forward to During Spring Term

There's nothing quite like spring term in Hanover! With the plants back in bloom and the snow finally melting, the landscape of the Upper Valley is numerous, beautiful shade of green. With many of my friends back from their off-terms, I am excited for the many different events happening at Dartmouth this term. Here the five things I look forward to most each spring!

  1. No. 1

    Green Key

    Green Key is an annual program that is sponsored by the Collis Centre for Student Involvement. Each year, Green Key weekend hosts a variety of different live music performances, free food, and student music groups. Hosted in late May, Green Key is a great way to spend some time outside, meeting new people around campus. I always look forward to Green Key because I love live music. A few years ago, Dartmouth hosted "Dan and Shay", who is now one of my favourite country groups!

  2. No. 2

    The Opening of IC4U

    Ice Cream Fore-U

    After being closed for the winter season, Dartmouth student's beloved ice cream shop, Ice Cream Fore-U (popularly known as IC4U) reopens for the warmer months. With more soft-serve and hard-ice cream flavours to count, IC4U is one of the best places to hang out in the spring. Additionally, many students enjoy a round of mini-golf before having some ice cream. 

  3. No. 3

    Spring Football Game

    My friends and I at the spring football game!

    Each spring, the football team hosts an inter-squad scrimmage that is open to the public. The spring game is an opportunity to spend some time outside supporting some Big Green athletes. There are many other spring team sports that compete outside as well. These teams include Track and Field, Softball, Baseball, and Soccer, to name a few. It is always a great opportunity to take a study break and attend these games on campus with some friends. 

  4. No. 4

    Warmer Weather

    While winter is a beautiful season on campus, there's nothing like being able to spend more time outside due to warmer weather. Some of my favourite things to do when the weather warms up is eating dinner on the Green and swimming in the Connecticut River. Melting snow also means that many local hikes are more accessible and students will often take day trips to the College's Moosilauke Ravine Lodge to enjoy a homecooked meal before hiking Mount Moosilauke. 

  5. No. 5

    Spring Formals

    Photo booth pictures from a formal last spring!

    Each spring, my sorority holds a formal at an outdoor venue. Last spring, we had our formal at Storrs Pond Recreation Area, a small beach and pond near campus. Many student groups on campus hold formal events during the spring term to celebrate the end of the academic year. I always look forward to the opportunity to dress up and attend a special event.

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