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.
Dear blog, I have a confession. Five weeks into my sophomore year and I still had not hiked Gile. Gile is an easy 30 minute hike to a fire tower boasting beautiful 360 panorama views of the White Mountains and the Connecticut River Valley. Hiking Gile is a rite of passage for incoming freshmen, as many make the trek in order to take in the beautiful fall foliage. Many students even hike Gile during their first few days at Dartmouth during First Year Trips. Sunriking and sunsiking (Dartmouth speak for sun-rise hike and sun-set hike) are also extremely popular as many students plan their trip according to the rise or setting of the sun. Gile is a local favorite as it has something different to offer during all four seasons.
Long had my Instagram been populated by countless stories of the view from the top of the fire tower and yet I had not participated in this quintessential Dartmouth experience. So, this weekend I set out to participate in this long put-off experience and take advantage of peak foliage. The Upper Valley has been brimming with warm hues these past few weeks and the view from the top was breathtaking. We left campus at 6:00 a.m. so that we could be at the start of the trail at 6:30 a.m. and make it to the top of the tower right on time for sunrise at 7:05 a.m. Getting an early start with a group of my friends was so nice. Hiking the fire tower and getting a birds eye view of the greatness of the wilderness was so grounding and liberating. There is so much to experience through Dartmouth!
The amazing thing about the experience is that we were able to go to King Arthur Flour (KAF) right as it opened for breakfast. KAF is a delicious bakery about 5 minutes outside of Dartmouth. All in all, I was back on campus by 9:00 a.m ready to enjoy my Sunday! I would definitely recommend it! Overall, hiking Gile was a 10/10 experience, I only wish I had done it sooner.
