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.
After a cold winter, spring has finally arrived in Hanover, and it has been fantastic! As soon as the sun pops out in the morning, students flock to the Green, setting up blankets, Spikeball and volleyball nets, and throwing frisbees around. But, of course, you'll also see plenty of kids who choose to take their studying outside, with their nose in a book or a laptop.
Spring here feels like a reward. Winter can feel long, and so the flowers blooming and the temperatures rising feel like the world yelling out, "you did it! You made it through winter!".
Lots of activities characterize spring at Dartmouth, so here are some of my favorites!
Dinner Picnics
Dartmouth Dining offers a program called Green2Go, where you can take your food to go from dining hall. On warm days, you'll see groups of students dining al fresco with their friends. It's a nice way to take a break after a long day of studying!
A dinner date with my boyfriend!
Ledyard Canoeing
When the river warms, it's safe to take out Canoes and kayaks from the Ledyard Canoe club again! Dartmouth students have access to canoes and kayaks galore through Ledyard and journey down the Connecticut to see campus from a whole different perspective.
Darties (Day Parties)
While fraternity parties usually take place at night, when the weather warms, houses will host concerts and BBQs during the day, with cute outfits and good vibes abound. It's a really fun way to enjoy a Saturday. Sometimes, darties are even weirder. Recently, Bones Gate hosted an event called Mudpit, where students voluntarily swam in a mud pit! Think Tough Mudder without the racing.
Tough Mudder!
All in all, spring is fun no matter how you slice it.
Being a super senior ('23) is like being an incoming freshman ('28) in that you get to make a new set of friends. Luckily, Dartmouth is a small school with many social spaces students can tap into.
With the beginning of Week 5 of spring term already upon us comes an outline of my schedule for the term. From trying new activities to settling into courses and club positions, this is what I've been up to during my most beloved term!
This spring in Spare Rib, the intersectional feminist zine and feminist collective on campus, has been quite busy and exciting with a bunch of new events. Keep reading to find out more!
