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.
It's a Dartmouth tradition to celebrate Green Key every spring. What exactly is Green Key you ask? Well, it's a weekend where Dartmouth students celebrate spring's arrival on campus through concerts, food, and other events. In short, it is one of the best weekends ever.
This year, our Green Key concert headliners were KYLE and Saint Motel with Doechii as an opener. This means that on Friday at around 6:30 what looked like the entirety of the Dartmouth student body was in the Gold Coast Lawn awaiting the performance of these artists. The Dartmouth Programming Board did an amazing job at planning this year's concert; it was a huge success. The concert was really full as the crowd was so excited for the upcoming weekend.
Even though the main event occurred on Friday with the concert performances, Green Key festivities start much earlier. Many sororities and fraternities hosted their semi-formal events on Wednesday so that was a pretty fun day too. On Thursday, artists such as What the Folk?! performed in Collis Common Ground and there was free BBQ provided to all concert goers. On Friday before the main concert, there were artists performing at Collis such as the Dandelions and Frank. There was also an annual block party on frat row with artists performing in front of Phi Delt's lawn. Everyone was there.
On Saturday, the Zeta Psi fraternity hosted a crawfish boil which was extremely popular. I spent most of my day at the Dartmouth Organic Farm which is a short drive away from campus. There were continuous shuttles taking students to and from the farm where we enjoyed music, food, and time in the outdoors! After returning from the farm I went straight to KDE where the musical duo NOTD would be playing. This was an extremely popular event and quickly filled to capacity. I cannot stress how fun it was to attend this—the vibes were unparalleled.
There was also so much free food this weekend! Given the intensity of Green Key activities and the hot temperatures, many on-campus organizations such as the Collis Governing Board made sure that students had enough access to food and water throughout the weekend. There were always events and activities at Collis such as Late Night Breakfast, Ben and Jerry's, Panera, and games on the patio.
The amount of concerts and activities made this a weekend to remember. Everywhere I went I saw familiar faces enjoying the weekend's festivities. It seemed like absolutely EVERYONE was out enjoying events and the warm weather. Seeing Dartmouth traditions come to life is a feeling I will never get over. I feel like I say this in every blog post, but I really love Dartmouth, and I am so happy to be here.
I recently visited the Harold Edward Cable Makerspace, a workspace designed for students to create personal projects. Read about some of the different tools available and what I made!
I took advantage of the crisp autumnal weather and vibrant foliage to explore beyond Hanover and cross off an item on my bucket list, just in time for Halloween!
Curious as to what Greek Life is like at a college where 50% of eligible students are part of at least one Greek organization? Read on to learn about my experience with sorority recruitment!
