Luke Grayson
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FallHanover
Favorite Class: History of the English LanguageThis course delved deep into the linguistic development of the English language! It was super interesting, especially given my own unique accent!
WinterHanover
Favorite Class: Coloring BrazilThis 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.
SpringHanover
Favorite Class: Creativity and CollaborationA 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.'
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FallHanover
Favorite Class: Introduction to ItalianHaving 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!
WinterHanover
Favorite Class: History of the British EmpireThis 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!
SpringHanover
Favorite Class: MacroeconomicsI LOVED this class. Macroeconomics is the reason I chose to study the subject, and this class reinforced how happy I am with that decision!
SummerHanover
Favorite Class: Research!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!
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FallHanover
Favorite Class: Economics 24: Development EconomicsThis course teaches all about the economics of the development of economies, focusing on many case studies concerning education, housing, healthcare, and more!
WinterHanover
Favorite Class: CS 1: Introduction to Computer ScienceThis 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!
SpringHanover
Favorite Class: Econ 36: Theory of FinanceThis 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.
SummerNew York City, NY
Favorite Class: Sales and Trading Internship!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.
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FallHanover
Favorite Class: TUCK 2: MarketingI 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!
Looking Back At My First Two Terms At Dartmouth
My time here has flown by—in this blog I wanted to reflect on all I've been through, and how it feels to transition to my final freshman term at Dartmouth!
My Journey Through College Decisions
This is a time of year in which our decisions have huge impact – which is scary! I want to reassure you, and perhaps give some handy tips in the college selection process!
Ushering My Way Through Dartmouth
In this post I want to discuss a very important part of my life here at Dartmouth—my job! Enjoy!
Winter Carnival, and the Transition of Terms at Dartmouth!
Dartmouth is a very specifically wonderful place, and before coming it can be hard to get that! I want to show you my impressions after two terms of life here in Hanover. Enjoy!
College is a Climbing Wall
Climbing is a new hobby for me, and one I hope to continue. College is too! Here I compare the two.
Midterms Make Us All Spiral Existentially, But Hey, It's Not All Bad! (I Promise I'm Not Lying)
In this blog, I want to give you some of my top tips to handling one of the most stressful times at college: midterms. Read on to find out more!
Life in Hanover: How to Make the Most of the Winter!!
This blog is a guide to how I like to spend my time during winter outside of classes!
A Love Letter to Physics 16, and Why It Had to End
An Ode to what once was with my former course, Physics 16 (and how to handle doubt in a class choice).
Sunset, Snow, and Snacking on Ramen: A Guide to my Freshman Winter So Far
Thus far, Winter has been an ADJUSTMENT to say the least, but it's an exciting and fun one! Read on to find out more!
Reflections on my Freshman Fall
I wanted to take this blog post as a chance to reflect on the highly condensed term we just faced, and the highs (and lows) it brought my way! Cue the highlight reel: