

Julianna Thomson

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Julianna's D-Plan
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FallOn Campus
Favorite Class: HIST 003: Europe in Medieval and Early Modern TimesMy 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
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
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.
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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 1I 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 ChristianityThis 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.
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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: GeovisualizationThis 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 FictionsSpring 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!
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FallOn Campus
Favorite Class: REL 62: Religion, Politics and the PresidencyI 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 ResearchIt'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.







Our First Field Trip
This past weekend, my class took our first of two field trips to the Isle of Iona. Iona is a small island off the west coast of Scotland in the North Atlantic Ocean. Around 120 people live on the island permanently, but Iona welcomes thousands of visitors each year because of its well known "Iona Abbey." Founded in 563, the abbey withstood numerous Viking attacks. Neighbouring the Abbey is the Nunnery. This Nunnery is one of the best perserved in all of the United Kingdom. Because we are studying Religion on our trip, it was cool to see how people practised their religion so many generations ago. Our class was even able to attend a service at the Abbey, which was an incredible way to connect with the local community. Here are some of my favourite pictures from the weekend!
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