Olivia Koo
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Olivia's D-Plan
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FallHanover, NH
Unsure whether I would enjoy the biology-heavy pre-health track, I took an intro biology class. I surprisingly found myself so invested each class—I didn’t think I’d ever be excited trying to determine if the Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA) had DNA or RNA, but here we are! I found it a great introduction to thinking processes at Dartmouth.
WinterHanover, NH
Favorite Class: WRIT 005: Authenticity: Self, Society and CultureI loved coming to this class with its supportive environment! The professor's feedback really helped me improve in my writing. This course guided us through personal narratives and organizational writing while discussing what it really means to be authentic. It also introduced me to the library’s resources for writing and research!
SpringHanover, NH
Favorite Class: CHEM 11: General ChemistryThis class was definitely not easy! The accelerated version of general chemistry, it was my first class at Dartmouth that used a textbook, and I had to adapt and learn how to use a textbook for a class properly. But that didn't mean I didn't have a good time! The classes were full of physical demonstrations, and I felt very supported in the lab and beyond.
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FallHanover, NH
Favorite Class: MUS 42: From Plato to Mozart (Early Classical Music)This was the first group music class I took, and I loved it! Each class we'd move a little forward in time; one day we'd talk about medieval chants, and by the next couple weeks, we talked about Baroque music. We even got to observe original medieval music scores from the Rauner Library, and attend a performance of Baroque music by the Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra!
WinterHanover, NH
Favorite Class: MUS 36: Songwriting ISongwriting 1 was the first time I was able to work on something creative/in the arts at Dartmouth, and I really loved it! I got to learn how to improve my songwriting and get to know a community of fellow songwriters on campus. The class was both supportive and constructive, and I pushed myself to my creative limit with the assignment of writing one new song a week. This class inspired me to continue writing and being expressive, whether in an academic setting or not.
SpringLondon, England
Favorite Class: MUS 70 Perspectives in Music PerformanceFor one of my classes on the London Music FSP, I got to attend a myriad of musical performances in London and discuss them with my class! It was a once-in-a-life-time experience–getting to watch multiple operas, ballets, jazz sets, and a musical, as well as seeing beautiful performances from the London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic, and more, helped me grow my ear so much and my inspirations as a musician.
SummerHanover, NH
Favorite Class: ENGL 55.27 Introduction to Literature and MedicineI took this class to learn a little more about the social landscape around medicine, and this class delivered that by a mile. From environmental exposure to racial inequities in medicine/health to the discussion of medicine itself as a manipulative tool in colonialist social structures, this class helped me rethink medicine and my role within it.
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FallHanover, NH
Going on Tour with the Dartmouth Rockapellas!
This last week, I went on tour with the Dartmouth Rockapellas, an acapella group on campus, in San Francisco!
What Does "Academics" Mean?
When I was applying to college, the factor of "academics" when it came to creating a college list felt arbitrary, especially with prestigious colleges. However, I was mistaken! Here are some experiences I have had with Dartmouth's academics.
A Letter to Myself, 10 Weeks Ago
Now that my first term at Dartmouth is coming to a close, what would I write to myself 10 weeks ago when the term began?
So You Want to Play Music...
Even if you don't have much experience with music or performance, there are plenty of opportunities letting you explore it! I participated in just one of these venues, the Library Concert Series!
Transitioning to a Quarter System
At Dartmouth, the adjustment to a quarter system is a rite of passage for most students. How am I dealing with mine?
Ever Wanted to Learn an Instrument in College?
For free? And a course credit? WHAT? The Individual Instruction Program is a great place to start!
"Why Does Everyone Love the Fall Foliage Here?"
Why does everyone love the fall foliage around here? Well, all you need to do is look outside during autumn.
What Classes Am I Taking for My First Fall?
Three weeks in! Let me tell you about the classes I'm taking for my first term at Dartmouth!