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.
The People Behind the Places: Interviewing a '25 History Major!
In this blog post, I talked to my friend Abi, who's a '25 and is a double major in History and Middle Eastern Studies (MES). I've wanted to talk to a History major for a while, but I can do that in another blog post if you'd like to hear about her experiences as an MES major. Read on to hear what she has to say about the History Department!
What's it like being a History major?
It's very fulfilling because you get to dive into the history of the world around you. The professors are really great and super helpful. They care about what you learn in the classroom and how you can work hard to apply it to the real world. There are also great research opportunities in the History Department! You can also hone in on a specific region of the world and focus on that. For example, you could focus on the history of countries in Africa or the Middle East. It's a great way to concentrate on a place in the world and go super in-depth into its history in the global context.
What are your favorite classes you've taken?
My favorite classes are HIST 96.33 (Global History of Human Rights) and HIST 70 (Gender and the Modern Middle East). In HIST 96.33, I built a solid foundational basis for a field that I actually see myself getting into. I also got to understand the history of human rights; considering that history, I also conducted my own research over the term, focusing on how human rights exist on Dartmouth's campus. It was really interesting! HIST 70 was also great—it examined history through a gendered lens and opened my mind in many ways.
Any advice for incoming History majors?
Do not immediately focus on one specific area or region of history to focus on. Branch out and take classes that you'd never see yourself taking. Find professors and classes that you enjoy over your first year—don't come in with a closed mind and a set plan. All the best!
What kind of classes do you take in a subject-based Foreign Study Program? Here's a rundown of my classes in the Music FSP in London to give you an idea of what academic life is like in the program!
The "Why Dartmouth" supplement was the hardest for me to write. How would I explain all the reasons I loved Dartmouth in 100 words? I chose Dartmouth because of how the people and campus made me feel. Dartmouth radiates excitement.
