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.
Much like the rest of the world, Hanover has also been hit by the Barbenheimer craze; it was a huge weekend for cinemas across the world, and the Nugget Theater in Hanover was not different. This weekend, I commemorated the premiere of this summer's blockbusters: Barbie and Oppenheimer.
The Nugget Theater in Hanover is located along Main Street and is a really close walk from the center of campus. This Saturday, I went to the Nugget Theater in Hanover to watch Oppenheimer with some friends. As in any small town, it was great to see many familiar faces in the audience. After the movie, I walked over to the ice cream shop "Scoops" next door to enjoy some ice cream. Hanover Scoops is only open during the warmer months of the year, so I always seize any opportunity I have to enjoy their ice cream. On this occasion, I tried their Almonds and Joy flavor which was incredible.
Later that night, Dartmouth's student organization, Programming Board, was hosting a free showing of Barbie at Nugget Theater for students. PB rented out two rooms to feature Barbie and offered free drinks and popcorn to attendees. After having watched Oppenheimer, I knew I needed to go watch Barbie too, so I made plans with some of my friends and headed over to the theater once again. Even though there was a huge line of students outside of the movie theater trying to partake in PB's event, there were still many open seats left in the theater. It was awesome to be able to watch the movie alongside other Dartmouth students and be able to chuckle and giggle alongside them.
As a Dartmouth student, I love to go to the Nugget Theater. It gives me a sense of nostalgia since the building has been in Hanover for more than 100 years as it was founded in February of 1916. The movie rooms inside are the smallest I've ever seen, which makes it really cozy and the perfect place to randomly encounter other students and friendly faces.
Most students have to go back to college after Thanksgiving to take their finals, but not at Dartmouth! We have a six-week winter break, known as "winterim!" Let me tell you how I spent my winterim!
As a second-year at Dartmouth, I've embraced leadership roles that foster community, creativity, and support! Here's a look at how each role has shaped my journey.
