Hi everyone! I'm Kabir, an international member of the class of '26, from New Delhi, India. I'm thinking of majoring in Psychology and Film & Media Studies. Outside the classroom, I enjoy watching movies, going on hikes, hanging out with my friends, and going on runs (if you see me on the streets of Hanover, say hi!) In the short while I've been here, I've come to love Dartmouth, so if you're interested in what I have to say, stick around! This should (hopefully) be fun :)
My Writing 5 class was definitely my favorite class this term — it opened my eyes to the realities of the food industry, strengthened my skills as a writer, and helped me make a ton of new friends.
My seminar was possibly the best class I've taken so far at Dartmouth. I learned about the importance of free speech and journalists in a democratic society, and how those rights to freedom are being stripped everywhere, all the time.
I've loved Cognitive Psychology as a class so far, especially because of the cool demos that the professor uses to illustrate every type of phenomena we learn about. From illusions to memory tests, it's so cool to see how the human psyche can be tricked so very easily.
Every term, I enjoy documenting a day in my life for two reasons. Firstly, it's one of the most frequent questions I get as an admissions blogger ("What's your everyday life at Dartmouth like?"). Secondly, it's nice to see how my schedule has changed over the years. Here's a dive into a random Tuesday in my life:
9 AM: I woke up at 9 AM today because I have my class in an hour. Luckily, I only have morning classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so on other days, I can sleep in a little bit. It was raining this morning, so it was kind of gloomy, BUT my friends and I managed to catch a rainbow!
10 AM–12 PM: I went across campus to Moore Psychology Building, where most psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience classes happen for my 10A (classes that take place between 10:10 AM and 12 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays)—Developmental Psychology (PSYC25). Today, we discussed the role of gender in aiding development.
1 PM: After class, I got some more work done, then went to FoCo (or the 1953 Class of Commons, the main dining hall on campus) for lunch with my friends. I had grilled cheese and salad, which were my tried and true favorites.
2 PM: After lunch, I went to the gym and did a quick workout with a friend. After that, I went home, showered, and got ready for the rest of my day.
4 PM–7 PM: From 4 PM–7 PM, I was shooting my movie for myFilmmaking I (FILM31) class this term. I've really enjoyed the entire class, though it's definitely been really time-consuming to make a movie. Today, we shot the final confrontation scene, which was great! I'm really lucky to be working with actors (all undergraduates at Dartmouth) who really understand the essence of the story. We used cameras and equipment from Dartmouth's film department and shot within the Black Family Visual Arts Centre (BVAC), the home of theFilm & Media Studies department.
8 PM: I went into town with my friends for a friend's birthday dinner at Han Fusion, a favorite for all Dartmouth students in Hanover. We got some scallion pancakes and lots of dumplings. It was great.
10 PM: I went back to the Visual Arts Centre to edit the footage that I had shot for today. Then, I got some more work done on an essay in my third class, Theories & Methodologies in Film Studies (FILM040). Then, I spent the next two hours with a friend, editing the film and taking notes on certain takes.
1 AM: I went back to my apartment off-campus, took a quick shower, and got into bed!
That was a day in my life. I hope it gives you some insight into the life of a film major at Dartmouth. This term, specifically, has been super film-heavy, but I've really enjoyed it. See you next term when I tell you more about a day in my life—winter edition!
I applied through Questbridge's National College Match, but did not match. To others who also did not match, this is not the end of your application process! Here's what I did following match decision day.
Unlimited buffets, flavorful drinks, an assortment of breakfast pastries—Dartmouth has so many great food and drink options to choose from! Join me as I rank my favorite ones.
Walking around the Wellelsey campus, it's clear that it was built with intentional incorporation of the surrounding nature. The architecture of many buildings were also mindfully crafted to support Wellesley's unique principles.
