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.
Hanover boasts an amazing yoga and barre studio on Allen Street called Mighty Yoga. This yoga studio offers various guided classes throughout each day of the week.
While Dartmouth's Student Wellness Center offers free yoga classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, I won't be able to attend these because I have a class that interferes with those times. Going to SWC's yoga and meditation classes are always the highlight of my day, and I would totally recommend them.
I was not going to let my class schedule interfere with my physical activity demands, so this term I decided to purchase their Discovery Pass and also support the Hanover local community. The Discovery Pass offered by Mighty Yoga includes a month of unlimited classes for 50% off to first-time users.
Going to yoga gives me the opportunity to decompress or energize at the start of my day. I love going to Mighty classes which focus on a "flow" vinyasa format where you move in and out of poses to help with strength, flexibility, and endurance in the body. Mighty yoga's studio has heated classes that make you sweat a lot and make you focus a lot on your breathing. I find it really relaxing to go in and be mindful of my breathing and bodily movement as I cultivate more awareness of my surroundings.
With all of the busy activity that goes on in my life at Dartmouth, I use this as an opportunity to cool down my mind and focus on my body. This is also a fun activity to do with friends, as I signed up with a couple of my friends and we often go together. Overall, the yoga and barre classes at Mighty are great for all experience levels and can really help your physical and mental health.
