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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Coffee on Campus

If you're anything like me, coffee drinking is not just a habit, it's a passion. My favourite pastimes involve going for coffee, trying new coffee, taking pictures of my coffee…you get the picture. When I came to Hanover almost four years ago (that's scary to think about!), to start my freshman year, finding every place that serves coffee was of the utmost importance. Here's the rundown on the best places in town for coffee (because I know you've been wondering too).

  1. No. 1

    Still North Books and Bar

    Still North is the new kid on the block and I couldn’t be more excited about having this new shop in town. Other than coffee shops, I love spending free time looking around bookstores. Still North just opened and blends these two together, offering a great selection of books to browse and buy, as well as a lovely coffee shop that serves food! There is seating in the coffee shop area, but my favourite place to hang out is the large table amongst the books. Located on a side street right off of Main Street, you have to check this place out next time you need a relaxing area to study. We love supporting local businesses!

  2. No. 2

    King Arthur Flour at Baker Berry Library

    Conveniently situated in the lobby of Baker-Berry Library, King Arthur Flour is an ever-popular option for coffee and food in-between classes. A satellite location of the main King Arthur Flour (located just across the Connecticut River in Norwich, VT), this is a great option if you need a caffeine boost because they accept our dining plan as payment. In my opinion, the best order is an iced choffee – iced coffee mixed with chocolate milk. If you’re feeling ambitious and it’s a nice day out, many students will walk over to Norwich to visit “big KAF” for an extended menu.

  3. No. 3

    Starbucks

    Studying at Starbucks with my best friends!

    You can’t go wrong with Starbucks! This location is open early and stays open late and is a great option if you need coffee fast. The ability to order ahead and pick-up is my go-to if I’m running late to class. Starbucks is also a popular study spot because of their free wifi and numerous seating options.

  4. No. 4

    Lou's

    Lou’s has been a go-to Hanover location for over 70 years. Located right on Main Street, not only does Lou’s serve the best breakfast in town, they have an awesome to-go menu. While the iced-coffee is a personal favourite, you have to try their famous hot chocolate and whipped cream on a cold winter day.

  5. No. 5

    Dirt Cowboy Café

    Dirt Cowboy Café is a popular option for students as it is located right across the corner from the Green. While Dirt Cowboy offers a plethora of different caffeinated drinks, my personal favorite order on their menu is a mango-peach smoothie (shhh, don’t tell anyone!). “Dirt," as we call it for short, also offers some great homemade baked goods such as croissants and quiches.

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