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.
My Five Favorite Study Spots at Dartmouth (Updated!)
Finding a great study spot is crucial to ensuring that you lock in and get the work done—I believe that your environment definitely determines your productivity. At Dartmouth, here are my current five favorite places to get work done (read previous rendition here)!
The Visual Arts Centre (BVAC): The Black Family Visual Arts Centre is the arts school at Dartmouth. Majors like Studio Art and Film & Media Studies are housed here. Because BVAC is full of creative people, the entire building is full of really interesting artifacts and creations. I love sitting on the ground floor on the red couches and just getting my work done.
The Stacks: The stacks are located insideBaker-Berry Library, but they have separate staircases. The Stacks are full of archives and thousands of books, but my favorite thing about them is that there's an unspoken code of silence when you're working there. A great place to get work done!
3FB (Third Floor Berry): The 3rd floor of Berry Library is a great place to be when you're really knee-deep in work. I find the silence a good way to concentrate on getting my assignments done. The only con about this one is that when it's midterm or finals season, it's really hard to find a seat here!
Still North Cafe: I used to visit Still North, a cafe off-campus, a lot during my first fall but then stopped going almost entirely. This past summer, I started going again with my roommates, and it's a great place to work! I like the bookshop-meets-coffee shop aesthetic; when the weather's nice, they also have great outdoor seating!
Sanborn Library: Sanborn has been one of my favorite spots since first fall—it's full of history and has really nice architecture, which makes the vibes perfect to lock in. Additionally, they sometimes have tea and cookies at 4 pm, which is always a nice break from studying.
Sanborn Library!
These are my favorite study spots at Dartmouth, though the list is always changing. Let me know if you have any questions!
In addition to blogging, I work as a Fellow for the Tucker Center, which focuses on promoting spiritual and ethical life on campus. As part of this role, I'm leading the Interfaith Alternative Spring Break Trip. Read on to learn more about my work!
