Welcome to the woods! My name is Natalie and I'm from California (3035 miles away from Dartmouth)! I'm a political science and crossword puzzle nerd who's excited to dive into the millions of activities we have on campus. I'm a Politics, Philosophy, and Economics major at Dartmouth, and am considering both a History and Human-Centered Design minor. I'm also the President of the Parliamentary Debate team! Go Big Green!
Have you ever wondered about the link between gang violence and after-school programs? Between a link between accessibility of doctors office and ADHD diagnosis? Between gender dynamics and drug usage? System Dynamics uses a systems thinking framework to explore policy that builds links between issues and their root causes.
Wow! Such an introduction to the Middle East... politically, economically, historically, artistically. I learned so much in this class -- and since taking it, I feel like I can really understand contemporary conversations about the region.
Udi Greenberg is the best lecturer I have ever had. Come to Dartmouth for the woods, stay for the teaching! Professor Greenberg's lectures flowed like stories... the most captivated I've ever been by a class!
Why is foreign aid so prevalent in conflict zones? Does giving money to areas in conflict help reduce violence? Answers to all this and more lie in this class.
Hi all! As week nine comes to a close, I thought this would be a perfect moment to reflect on the classes I took this fall and why I decided to take them.
PHIL 008: Moral Philosophy
This class, which I decided to take for my major (Politics, Philosophy, and Economics), was an introduction to the formal study of morals and morality, all centered around the question, "what makes a good life?" We read texts from various authors, but the curriculum is mainly centered around Hobbes, Clarke, Kant, and Mills. In addition, we discussed questions like "Is it ethical to kill animals?", "Should we always do what we want?" and "What makes societies function well?". All in all, it was a great class, with many class discussions and exciting assignments.
ECON 027: Labor Economics
I'll say it… Econ 1 was a little traumatic! Just kidding… I'm being dramatic. But Introductory Macroeconomics, which I took last spring, was hard and made me wonder if I would continue with my Economics major! However, this class restored my faith that I will. Labor has felt deeply connected to the real world. Professor Anderson has done an excellent job of integrating research briefs that discussed real-world applications of the issues we were solving. Professor Anderson's exams were HARD, but they were open-note, which I liked because they emphasized problem-solving, not rote memorization.
HIST 52: Modern German History
Wow. Just Wow. This class covered the formation of the German country through the 1990s, including both world wars and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Professor Greenberg made me realize why people always say Dartmouth has the best teaching in the world. His lectures felt like fables — detailed stories with clear takeaways at the end. He did an excellent job integrating us into the discussion, even having us do a table read of a transcript conversation.
It's hard to believe that it has been a year since I wrote my first end-of-fall-term reflection. It felt like only yesterday that I stepped into my dorm room this September, eager to reunite with my friends.
Applying early to a university can be overwhelming and confusing. As someone who did not apply to Dartmouth through early decision, here are a couple tips that I could have used when thinking about applying early to a school!
