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.
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,100 mile footpath running from Georgia to Maine. Luckily for us, it also goes through downtown Hanover! Last weekend, I hiked a segment of the AT with one of my best friends and had an amazing time. My favorite thing about this hike is that there is no need for a transportation vehicle! The trail starts at The Green, after which you go behind the softball field and into the gorgeous New England wilderness. We went to the Velvet Rocks Shelter which are beautiful moss covered rocks about 5 miles into the AT. The hike was about three hours long and fairly easy, even for a tropical weather aficionado and city dweller like me. After arriving at the shelter, we were able to sit and take in the beauty that is Dartmouth. The hike was so picturesque as it was peak foliage and all the leaves changed into the most gorgeous oranges, yellows, and reds.
Even after being here for a year, I am still awestruck by the beauty and immensity of Dartmouth. The college is completely surrounded by the woods and students of all experience levels can take advantage of that. Coming from Nicaragua, I was a little intimidated by going into the New England outdoors since it was so different from what I was used to back home. However, I am slowly realizing that since Dartmouth really is carved into the wilderness, being able to take a break from everyday activities by stepping into nature really is an accessible and fun experience. Whether it be for an entire day or just a few minutes, the Appalachian trail offers students amazing opportunities through which they can experience the outdoors. I even made it back to campus right in time for a quick breakfast before my hot yoga class at 10:30 in a Hanover studio!
Being on the AT felt like being in the heart of nature as we were completely surrounded by trees and vegetation. This hike offered the perfect opportunity for reflection and gratitude to be here and be able to experience such beauty. Dartmouth never fails to impress me.
