Matt Catrambone
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Matt's D-Plan
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FallOn-Campus
Favorite Class: COSC1: Introduction to Programming and ComputationComing in with very little programming experience, I was pleasantly surprised by the beginner-friendly nature of this course. Although a very fast-paced course, CS1 gave me the academic confidence I needed my freshman fall. I was able to code games, maps and drawings all in 10 weeks, always surrounded by help from Vasanta (our lovely professor) and over 20 teaching assistants. I also made some close friends through the course, so I would highly, highly recommend it to anyone.
WinterOn-Campus
Favorite Class: BIOL11: Emerging Infectious DiseasesThis has been my favorite class at Dartmouth thus far. Co-taught by a married couple, the introductory course fostered a challenging, yet welcoming environment for mainly first-year students. After learning about basics in epidemiology, immunology, microbiology and statistics, we dedicated entire lectures to specifically learn about over ten infectious diseases. I particularly enjoyed understanding treatment methods (vaccine, drug discovery, prevention) from both the scientific and epidemiological points-of-view, and the connections we made to current events. Now, I can confidently contribute to conversations about topics I used to be intimidated of.
SpringOn-Campus
Favorite Class: ANTH55: Anthropology of Global HealthA field that is often dominated by buzzwords and fear-mongering headlines, global health is a fascinating field that I was initially hesitant to engage with. And I'm so happy I did. Anne Sosin as a lovely professor who prioritized engagement and curiosity. Through weekly discussion posts, diverse sets of readings, three papers and a case study, we were able to explore four large areas of global health in conjunction with our interests. I focused on how rural health inequities connect to structural violence, colonialism, and biomedicine/technology advances. I was definitely one of the younger, less experienced students in the course, but the support was so accessible that I recommend this course to anyone interested!
A Little Fall Update
Just wanted to share a quick update about my classes, friends, and what's been happening on campus!
My Experience as a First Year Trips Leader
I volunteered as a First Year Trips leader prior to starting classes and here's how it went!
What I Got Up To This Summer
Welcome back to PPP! For my first post of the year I'll be sharing what I got up to this summer...
Foundations of Social Impact Fellowship
This week I want to share my experience with the DCSI Foundations Fellowship – a program where we engage in social impact seminars and apply learned skills in a public health consulting project with an Upper Valley non-profit organization.
Why I'm Loving My Classes
I'm taking a pretty diverse set of courses this term, so I want to share how each of them contributes to exploring my professional and personal interests. Hope you enjoy!
Favorite Photos of the Term
Hi everyone! This week's post will be a little more simple, but I hope you enjoy it as much as I did making it. I will be sharing some of my favorite memories so far in my first spring semester.
Camping with Friends
This past Friday night, my friends and I paddled out to one of the Dartmouth-owned cabins and had a spontaneous overnight camping trip. Here's how it went.
My DartMUN Experience
This weekend I served as a chair at the Dartmouth Model United Nations conference for high school students. Here's how it went!
Little Things We Love About Dartmouth
For prospective Dartmouth students (or as we call you, '27s) and those interested in getting a glimpse into student life, I consulted a few friends on their favorite little things about Dartmouth.
What is the DCSI: Dartmouth's Service Program
How I got involved with various service programs at Dartmouth and why you should too!