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!
This introductory computer science class was an amazing and immersive experience which introduced me to concepts in coding that I had no previous experience with. Definitely a must at Dartmouth!
This is the advanced finance class at Dartmouth – as part of the finance track within the economics major, I was lucky enough to take this class which gave me an incredibly deep understanding of financial markets and intermediaries, and expanded a lot on my knowledge of corporate finance.
I was fortunate enough to be able to intern at Citi over the summer – this was an incredibly enlightening experience, and well-placed me to begin a career in the industry.
I was lucky enough this term to take a class in the Tuck school of business. Here at Dartmouth, you can access these higher level business classes as an undergraduate!
With October in full swing, the excitement of Halloween in Hanover is already in the air. Campus transforms during this time of year, as everyone gets into the spirit of the season, and I can't wait to be a part of it. From the spooky decorations around town to the crisp fall air and pumpkin-spiced everything, there's something magical about Halloween here.
One of the best parts of Halloween on campus is seeing the FoCo (our dining hall) workers all dressed up in amazing costumes. They go all out each year, and it's incredible to see their creativity and spirit. It's something I look forward to every Halloween—it just adds that extra bit of festivity to everyday life. Last year, I remember a full pirate crew in FoCo handing out treats, which added a ton of Halloween energy to meal times. Their dedication to the holiday is infectious and really gets everyone on campus excited.
An amazing Gingerbread Maple Creamy from a local Maple store!
My Greek house also plays a big part in Halloween festivities. Every year, we participate in handing out candy to local trick-or-treaters, which is one of my favorite traditions. Kids from the surrounding community come by in their costumes, and our house transforms into a welcoming spot decked out with spooky decor and candy for all. It's fun to be a part of something that connects us with Hanover and brings so much joy to the younger kids around. Plus, we're always in costume, which makes it even better!
As we get ready for Halloween, I'm excited to see how the whole campus comes together to celebrate—from FoCo's costumes to trick-or-treaters at our door, it's a time when the whole community feels more connected. Halloween at Dartmouth is one of those traditions that brings everyone a little closer, making the fall term feel truly special.
In addition to blogging, I work as a Fellow for the Tucker Center, which focuses on promoting spiritual and ethical life on campus. As part of this role, I'm leading the Interfaith Alternative Spring Break Trip. Read on to learn more about my work!
