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Julianna Thomson

Class of 2020
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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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Sophomore Summer as a Junior?

You might have heard of Dartmouth’s iconic “Sophomore Summer” term. Every summer, members of the sophomore class stay on campus and take classes. The summer terms provide a plethora of unique opportunities because there are less students on campus. Sophomores can access more research positions, take more time-intensive classes, and bond with other members of their class year.

My sophomore summer was a great term that I will always remember. I made a lot of memories and spent a lot of time uncovering different and new aspects of Dartmouth and its community that I wasn’t aware about before. Now, I’m on campus for another summer term. So… what am I up to as a junior on campus during sophomore summer?

  1. No. 1

    Work Work Work!

    ​​​​​​I’m working full-time as a Senior Fellow at the Admissions Office. I am helping prospective students get a better understanding of Dartmouth through blogging, helping with information sessions and answering questions on the phone and in person. I love coming to work because I am able to chat with prospective students and share my favourite parts about Dartmouth.

  2. No. 2

    Meeting new people in different class years!

    ​​​​​​While the majority of students on campus are in the class below me, I am having a great time expanding my friendship circles. There are a variety of different programs on campus that encourage interaction across class years. One of the most popular is the housing system. Because most students live on campus for all four years of college, living with different students within your housing community allows for interactions that may not usually take place. The individual housing communities also offer a variety of programming events and activities.

  3. No. 3

    Studying for the LSAT

    As I prepare for my final year of college, I’m looking ahead to my time after Dartmouth. I’m hoping to apply to law school and am spending time studying for the LSAT this summer. There are two main resources that I’ve utilized in my preparation for post-graduate life. The Center for Professional Development offers guidance in finding internships and jobs after graduation, and also assists in resume building and networking. Dartmouth’s Pre-Law advising program has also provided me with tips and resources as I prepare to apply to law schools.  

  4. No. 4

    Eating Ice Cream

    Getting ice cream with my roommate, Sam!

    There’s nothing better than an ice cream cone on a hot summer day! Most of my free time with friends is spent at Ice-Cream Fore-U, a popular ice cream shop in West Lebanon (about 15 minutes from campus). While the shop offers a variety of hard and soft-serve flavours, there is also a driving range and mini-golf course right near by… it is an awesome place to spend a sunny afternoon.

  5. No. 5

    Relaxing

    Summer term is a great time to take advantage of the place where Dartmouth is located. From watching the sun come up from an early morning canoe trip through the Ledyard Canoe Club, to having dinner at sun-down at the Organic Farm, this is my favourite season to take advantage of Dartmouth and the beautiful state of New Hampshire.

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