Hey there! My name is Pau and I am a '25 from Nicaragua! At Dartmouth, I am a Government major modified with Economics and I also plan to minor in International Studies. A little more about me is that I have an undying passion for eating fruit, watching sunrises/sunsets, petting dogs, and finding myself in warm, cozy places. Feel free to ask me any questions on anything and everything that piques your interest about Dartmouth! I love to share :) Go Big Green!
In this class we pondered essential questions centered around human existence. To tackle "What Matters" we took a quest throughout time exploring different events throughout our collective history that have de-centered us in space and time and made us question how we derive meaning and purpose in our lives.
This class was led by Lisa Adams, MD, and Dr. John Butterly, MD, who are both AMAZING. This class discussed several health issues such as diseases, malnourishment, and improper sanitation that still plagues the world today and various solutions that can be undertaken to increase the overall health and wellbeing of the world's population.
A hallmark of the Dartmouth education, ECON 1 "The Price System" is offered during every term at Dartmouth except the summer. Whether or not students want to major in economics, many decide to make the first plunge into the world of supply and demand through this introductory course. ECON 1 was a memorable part of my Freshman Spring as I became engrossed into the economics department through the teachings of Professor Diego Ramos-Toro. This class helped me and other students alike gain an understanding of economic policy and concepts that I continue to be useful today. ECON 1 is a profoundly helpful course that would be beneficial to all students regardless of their academic interests.
Development Economics is a course that focuses on using statistical methodologies to understand a fundamental question what makes some countries rich and others poor? And what can we do about it?
Violence and Security is a class offered through the International Studies Department that seeks to understand the underlying causes of human conflict. To answer this question, the class takes on a multidisciplinary approach and draws from the fields of biology, anthropology, economics, and political science. I loved the way in which the class sought to “illuminate the news” through our discussions and also created a vivid space for us to actively question human behavior and the implications of governmental policy towards security.
Government 5 is one of Dartmouth’s most popular courses. In it, students get a taste for subjects in the international realm by thinking critically about the multiple facets of international politics including questions of conflict and security, global economics and trade, climate change, as well as allegiances and cooperation. I loved the way in which Professor Daryl Press was able to expertly weave current events into the class in order to make students gain a deeper understanding of the topics at hand.
10 weeks, 3 classes, 40 departments and programs, 420 tenured and tenure-track professors—endless possibilities. Here's why I love academics at Dartmouth.
Dartmouth is defined by its faculty of amazing professors who have extensive background in their field of knowledge. At Dartmouth, professors are world-class leaders who love to teach and impart curiosity, critical-thinking, and their own experiences onto students. Whenever I walk into a classroom or lecture hall, I stand in awe at everything I can learn from these scholars. All of my professors have been incredible and able to create a classroom environment that encourages participation and dialogue.
This term, I am taking three classes: The Price System (ECON 001) with Professor Diego Ramos-Toro, Cultures of Self Loathing (WRIT 07.38) with Professor Min Young-Godley, and Introduction to International Development (GEOG 8.01) with Professor Coleen Fox. All of my professors are incredibly passionate about their subject matter and make themselves available to students in order for them to succeed. I would say that I am incredibly lucky to only have had amazing professors throughout my time at Dartmouth, but in reality, this is the norm and not the exception. Dartmouth professors really are amazing and really do care about you. After all, Dartmouth is a primarily undergraduate focused institution with lots of opportunities for students to interact with faculty. Whether it be at office hours, during class, or at some other event, being part of a community of academics is really what Dartmouth is all about.
Dartmouth is a liberal arts college. This means that there are many disciplines you can pursue in many different ways. 40 departments and programs give you breadth of choice as you trek your own path in the woods. With the ability to major, double major, minor, or modify your major, Dartmouth students have the unique opportunities to define themselves as they want to and craft their degree to their liking.
Dartmouth's terms allow you to be flexible. Apart from some requirements, you get to choose which 3 terms (out of Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer) you want to study. There are so many opportunities to be creative and to experiment with learning. With Dartmouth extensive study abroad opportunities, learning also takes place in different continents around the world. Doing things a little different is exactly how we do things at Dartmouth. Through Dartmouth, learning takes place everywhere, always.
In addition to blogging, I work as a Fellow for the Tucker Center, which focuses on promoting spiritual and ethical life on campus. As part of this role, I'm leading the Interfaith Alternative Spring Break Trip. Read on to learn more about my work!
Unlike some other universities, many of the STEM lecture classes at Dartmouth require concurrent enrollment in a laboratory section. What is it like navigating that time as a student?
