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Luana Neves

Class of 2028
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Bio 

Olá! I'm Luana from Brasília, the capital of Brazil. A couple of years ago I was, just like you, looking through this blog hoping to get to know Dartmouth. But now, I get to tell you why I love being a Dartmouth student! From the academic opportunities to the community, I'll show you how grateful I am to have chosen the College on the Hill. So, consider this an invitation to accompany me as this blog becomes your looking glass into life in Hanover.

Academic Program 

Environmental Engineering (BE)

Favorite Thing Right Now 

The people at Dartmouth!

Hometown 

Brasília

Pronouns 

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Luana's D-Plan

What's a D-Plan?

    • FallOn Campus

      Favorite Class: Humanities 001

      As 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 I

      I'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

      Favorite Class: German 14: Into the Woods, the Brothers Grimm and European Folklore Traditions

      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 | XP

      For 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!

    • FallOn Campus

      Favorite Class: Speech 36: Organization Communications and Sustainability

      This class posed a new challenge for me: to improve the communication and marketing strategy of a real non-profit organization in New Hampshire. Through a 10-week term, our class analysed the marketing strategies of multi-national corporations and their sustainability positioning. We used these skills to create some real-world impact in our community and help surrounding organizations. Applying my classroom knowledge to improve my community was a thrilling experience!

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A Day in My Corporate Life
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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!

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Posted 09/14/2025 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts
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On a Matcha Diet: Pieces of Dartmouth I Found in Japan
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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.

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Posted 09/12/2025 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts
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Baker Tower Through the Seasons: New England's Most Iconic Clock from Every Angle!
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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.

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Posted 09/1/2025 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts
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Beyond the Green: Unlocking Graduate Gems at Dartmouth
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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!

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Posted 08/23/2025 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts

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