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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Fall Bucket List

Fall is one of the best times to visit Dartmouth, and coincidentally, one of the most popular. With applications open, our office sees a lot of visitors as seniors are deciding where to apply to college. If you happen to be visiting Dartmouth this fall, here is a list of some off-campus activities you need to experience! There are all things that I have done during the first five weeks of the term :) 

  1. No. 1

    Pick Apples and Pumpkins at Riverview Farm

    A beautiful fall afternoon.

    Riverview Farm is a popular location for Dartmouth students to escape and enjoy (even more) nature. Located on the bank of the Connecticut River, Riverview Farm is known for its pumpkin patch and apple orchard during the fall season. Last Wednesday, fellow blogger Catherine and I took the afternoon off to explore Riverview Farm. We picked the perfect pumpkin, spent time exploring the apple orchard and ended the afternoon with a cup of homemade, hot apple cider. It was the perfect fall day and I can’t recommend this little adventure enough! To read more about our trip to Riverview Farm, make sure you check out Catherine’s blog post!

  2. No. 2

    Gile Fire Tower

    Hiking is a popular activity in the Upper Valley regardless of the season. Fall, however, may be the best time to take in the views of the New Hampshire. The trees and changing foliage are beautiful from the ground, but even more beautiful from above the tree line. One of my favourite hikes is the Gile Fire Tower Hike. The trail head is a short 20-minute drive from campus, through the quaint town of Norwich, Vermont (just across the Connecticut River)! It's a short 30-minute walk to the base of the fire tower and then a climb to the top of the tower. The climb up the tower brings you above the tree line and offers incredible views of the surrounding areas. If you're scared of heights, however, this may not be the best hike for you. 

  3. No. 3

    Brunch at King Arthur Flour

    King Arthur Flour is also located just across the Connecticut River in Norwich, Vermont! Affectionately known as "Big KAF" (there's a smaller King Arthur Flour at the Baker Library), a trip to this location is a great way to get off-campus. I love heading to KAF to do homework or to catch up with friends on the weekend. My favourite thing to order is a glass of their locally-sourced chocolate milk or a maple latte.

  4. No. 4

    Vermont Flannel Company

    Wearing my Vermont Flannel Company shirt at Riverview Farm!

    Fall isn't complete without the purchase of a cozy flannel shirt. One of my favorite places to shop during the fall is the Vermont Flannel Company in Woodstock, Vermont. They sell everything from flannel blankets, to pants, to shirts, to hats, to name a few. Last week I headed to Vermont Flannel for the first time and bought the coziest flannel shirt. I'm so excited to wear it as it gets colder outside.

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