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Luke Grayson

Class of 2025
Luke Grayson '25

Bio 

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.

Academic Program 

Economics

Favorite Thing Right Now 

Hiking! Especially at sunrise!

Hometown 

Seaham, England

Pronouns 

he/him

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Luke's D-Plan

What's a D-Plan?

    • FallHanover

      Favorite Class: History of the English Language

      This 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 Brazil

      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.

    • SpringHanover

      Favorite Class: Creativity and Collaboration

      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.'

    • FallHanover

      Favorite Class: Introduction to Italian

      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!

    • WinterHanover

      Favorite Class: History of the British Empire

      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!

    • SpringHanover

      Favorite Class: Macroeconomics

      I 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!

    • FallHanover

      Favorite Class: Economics 24: Development Economics

      This 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 Science

      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!

A picture of the tower room - one of my favourite study spots!

The Work-Life Balance at Dartmouth (And Things I've Found Helpful in the Pursuit of Not Spiraling)

I've been at Dartmouth for 3 weeks and can confirm: college isn't easy. Life at Dartmouth, however, doesn't have to be hard - here are my top tips for being successful at Dartmouth (and college in general).

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Posted 10/10/2021 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts
Photo of the fogged out but beautiful view from North Kinsman

Life as part of the BEST first year trips group on campus

Life at Dartmouth is an exciting experience full of adventure, but the most important part is community. This post explores my first-year trips experience - a yearly tradition that fosters friendships and integrates you into the Dartmouth community!

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Posted 10/3/2021 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts

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