Welcome to the blog of an Englishman studying at Dartmouth—do take a look around! Hopefully, my blogs will provide you with an insight on life at Dartmouth, and specifically through the eyes of an international student. Dartmouth has a ton to offer from the staggering natural beauty of its surroundings and stellar academic programs to the wonderful people you meet along the way. So stay a while, I'll make us cups of tea, and take a moment to discover life at the College on the Hill.
This class was SO interesting... We dug into the history of racial inequality in Brazil, stretching from the advent of slavery to persisting modern societal issues.
A course that I took completely impulsively turned into one of the most formative experiences I have had at Dartmouth. Through physical mediums and theatre, I rediscovered what it meant to be 'creative.'
Having always had a hatred for learning languages, I was wary of the requirement to do so here at Dartmouth. In reality, though, I needn't have worried! I absolutely loved every minute of this class, and now I can speak pretty good Italian!
This class was extremely enlightening, and it was especially interesting to study as a British person. I felt as though I brought a unique perspective to the class, but also that I was learning a side of history which was brushed past in my GCSEs!
I spent this term completing research with Professor Cascio of the Economics Department. Our work was concerned with educational investment, and it was one of my best experiences of Dartmouth so far!
This course teaches all about the economics of the development of economies, focusing on many case studies concerning education, housing, healthcare, and more!
In the Blink of an Eye: Reflecting on Sophomore Summer
In the writing of this blog, yet again I feel inclined to beat the metaphorical dead horse of how time passes at the speed of light here in Hanover, NH.
Sophomore Summer was easily my best term so far on campus. That isn't to say the other terms couldn't measure up in how exhilarating they have been, but rather that the summer set yet a new ceiling for how amazing my experience at this incredible institution can get. Each new week brought with it new excitement, from the arrival of our new president, Sian Beilock, to taking charge in an executive position within my fraternity, when only my class was on campus.
Some Deer that I saw roaming around campus!
The Summer is ripe with opportunity to (after having been on this campus for two years) establish yourself at Dartmouth more deeply than you ever have previously. It is an opportunity to undertake leadership positions with lower stakes, take classes you perhaps wouldn't usually in a more relaxed academic environment, join dance or a capella groups for a single term just for the fun of it, and enjoy the Upper Valley when it is far less populated than it is during a regular term.
I however, made the mistake of blinking, and now it is fall. Oh no! Doom! Gloom! I missed it! To be serious, though, the summer went by in the blink of an eye. All is not lost, however. As I leave the Summer behind and pursue a new term, I bring with me many new perspectives and experiences which will continue to further enrich and improve my time here. My time spent in leadership positions has influenced me to more deeply entrench myself in my roles of responsibility. My time dedicated to economic research has led to my continued involvement and interest in areas I had not studied before.
Time moves quickly here at Dartmouth, but so long as you cherish your time here, the fun never really ends
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a phenomenal total solar eclipse occurred — and we happened to be within the path of totality. As a result, Dartmouth hosted a variety of eclipse-related events on- and off-campus. Find out how I spent the eclipse!
