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.
Recently I participated in Dartmouth Bound as a student leader. The primary goal of Dartmouth Bound is to help prospective students gain a better understanding of Dartmouth College's culture, community, and academic offerings. It aims to create an environment that enables participants to see whether they envision themselves as part of the Dartmouth community. The program, which spans over a couple of days in July, covers various aspects of college life, including academics, extracurricular activities, residential life, and campus resources.
Dartmouth Bound targets students who are historically underrepresented in higher education or those who come from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The program comes at no cost to participants who have their travel expenses, meals, and housing covered by the College. This year, over 150 students hailed from across the United States to Hanover to participate in Bound.
As a student leader helping out with Bound, I oversaw a small group of 13 kids alongside my co-leader Brandon (who also writes for People Places Pines!!). Throughout the course of three days of scheduled events, I got to sleep in the dorms designated for Dartmouth Bound as well as accompanied my Bounders for breakfast and evening activities. I loved to hear each of their stories and was inspired by their diverse passions, character, and drive. While this program is definitely designed to allow high schoolers to get to learn more about Dartmouth, I was really happy to discover I took out a lot from it too.
Dartmouth Bound Group!
There were many programs scheduled for Bounders to learn more about Dartmouth and the college admissions process. There were campus tours, essay writing workshops, information sessions for financial aid, and even opportunities to have lunch with House Professors. While I didn't participate in the events intended only for Bounders, I heard a lot of positive reviews from my group who enjoyed the programming and learned a lot from it.
There are many opportunities to discover Dartmouth virtually without having to visit it physically. However, if this program sounds interesting to you, I would encourage you to look into it as it is a great opportunity to test your fit at Dartmouth.
The "Why Dartmouth" supplement was the hardest for me to write. How would I explain all the reasons I loved Dartmouth in 100 words? I chose Dartmouth because of how the people and campus made me feel. Dartmouth radiates excitement.
At Dartmouth, there is an undergraduate requirement for language; after all, it is the liberal arts! Fulfilling this requirement looks different for various people and I will focus on my experience.
I have written about being a student worker plenty of times in the past, but I have yet to talk about one of my favorite jobs ever: ticket selling at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.
Planning on visiting Dartmouth as a prospective student or an interested person wanting to see our beautiful campus? In this post, I share insider tips to ensure your visit is fulfilled!
