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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 

she/her

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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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Postcards from Brazil

A visual love letter to Brazil—its sunsets, cities, coastlines, and quiet wildlife moments.

  1. No. 1

    Brazil Core

    A man wearing camouflage and a Brazilian flag over his shoulders kneels with his arms raised, facing the cloudy sky. A Brazilian flag waves in the background.
  2. No. 2

    Fiery Sunset

    A vibrant red and orange sunset reflects off the surface of a tranquil lake or sea, with a few birds flying near the sun and streaks of dramatic clouds.
  3. No. 3

    Tranquility by the Water's Edge

    A wooden pier leads to a rustic thatched-roof hut over calm water, with benches beneath the shade and soft clouds dotting the blue sky above.
  4. No. 4

    Brasília Says Goodnight

    A warm orange sun sets over Lake Paranoá in Brasília, casting reflections on the water. The silhouette of buildings and boats is visible on the horizon.
  5. No. 5

    Marmoset Enjoying a Snack

    A fluffy marmoset with dark tufts on its ears clutches a piece of banana while perched on a tree trunk, surrounded by dense green foliage.
  6. No. 6

    Coastal Palms in Bahia

    Tall, windblown palm trees sway over a green lawn by the ocean in Bahia, Brazil, with clear turquoise water and a vivid blue sky in the background.
  7. No. 7

    Brasília Golden Hour

    A glowing sunset with intense orange and yellow tones spreads across the sky over a cityscape, viewed from a balcony with a palm tree and house in silhouette.
  8. No. 8

    Brasília in Bloom

    A bright blue sky frames the modern architecture of the Central Bank of Brazil and blooming yellow ipê trees, with cars and buses lining the avenue.
  9. No. 9

    Twilight Over Rolling Hills

    A soft gradient of pink, orange, and blue fills the sky over gently rolling hills covered in green vegetation, creating a peaceful twilight scene.
  10. No. 10

    Faith Under the Brasília Sky

    A triangular white steel arch with the letters "IHS" (a Christogram) stands tall against a deep blue sky, with modern buildings and clouds in the background

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