Luana Neves
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Luana's D-Plan
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FallOn Campus
Favorite Class: Humanities 001As a bookworm who loved dissecting and analyzing novels or philosophical works, a writing class focused on classical literature with weekly discussions was the right fit for me. Between reading Sophocles, Nietzsche, and Rawls, I had the opportunity to reassess my approach to reading, deepen my interpretations, and improve my public speaking skills while broadening my recognition of the significance of critical thinking.
WinterOn Campus
Favorite Class: Physics 13 - Introduction to Physics II'll be honest: Physics has never been my favorite subject, until now. This term I am taking Introduction to Physics, a course that has shown me new horizons of what science can do. This class wasn't about calculating the movements of falling objects, it was about mathematically comprehending natural phenomena. The grandeur of that became evident as my professor, an accomplished experimental physicist, would passionately lecture on kinematics, waves, thermodynamics, and more.
SpringOn Campus
I went into the woods and explored the fantastical worlds of the Brothers Grimm tales. It was definitely a thrilling and meaningful experience to analyse Snow White's virtues and Little Red Riding Hood's morals as important pieces of European culture. In other words, I got to study my childhood fairy tales, journeying through their real-world impact on a sociological, psychological, anthropological, and historical perspective.
SummerBrasília, Brazil
Favorite Class: Off-Campus Internship at VLG | XPFor this summer, I decided to go home! Along with enjoying family and friends, I had the opportunity to learn a great deal during an internship at one of Brazil's top financial services institutions. There, I supported strategic growth and market positioning initiatives, delivered analysis and recommendations directly to senior stakeholders, and designed and executed internal engagement strategies to enhance organizational alignment and employee experience across business units. I also used this time to travel a little bit, exploring some of Japan. All in all, it's been a wonderful summer!
Postcards from Brazil
A visual love letter to Brazil—its sunsets, cities, coastlines, and quiet wildlife moments.
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Brazil Core
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Fiery Sunset
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Tranquility by the Water's Edge
Passport, Please: A Photo Story
The art of being an international Dartmouth student: 4 continents and 13 countries, so far. Here is my passport's visual diary!
A Day in My Corporate Life
As an intern at one of Brazil's leading financial services firms, I spent my days working on strategy, design, and employee experience. But beyond spreadsheets and slides, I found purpose in my routine. Here's a peek into one of those days!
On a Matcha Diet: Pieces of Dartmouth I Found in Japan
I expected Japan to be unlike anything I'd ever known—and in many ways, it was. But, somewhere between sipping matcha in Kyoto and wandering temple gardens in Tokyo, I realized something strange: I kept finding little pieces of Dartmouth.
Postcards From My Japanese Getaway
Welcome to my visual memory haul from my week in Japan!
Flair, Snow Jackets, and Two Suitcases: What I Packed for Dartmouth
If you're like I was—staring at your closet wondering what "essentials" actually means—here is what I packed, what I'm grateful I brought, and what I now know you can leave behind.
The Business of Coming Home
This summer, I chose to grow exactly where my story began—in Brasilia, Brazil.
Baker Tower Through the Seasons: New England's Most Iconic Clock from Every Angle!
New England's most iconic clock tower, captured from every angle and in every season! From sunrises to snowfalls, here's Baker Tower in all its glory. A visual love letter to Dartmouth's most timeless landmark.
Beyond the Green: Unlocking Graduate Gems at Dartmouth
Dartmouth is known for its outstanding graduate schools of business, engineering, and medicine, but how can undergraduates take part in that enriching environment? Read more to find out!