Hi all! Welcome to my blog! My name is Robin. I am a senior studying Economics and the Digital Arts. Outside of class I'm a guitarist, amateur rock climber, and seasoned billiard player–if you're on campus, there's a good chance you can find me at the Collis pool hall. I love Dartmouth and am sharing my journey through this blog. So if you're a prospie, parent, or Dartmouth enthusiast, you've come to the right place!
In this class, I'll be learning about stellar evolution, the origin of the elements, the deaths of stars, black holes, the structure of our Galaxy, other galaxies, dark matter, the expanding universe and the big bang.
In this class, we explore the issues of mark, line, scale, space, light and composition. I'm not naturally a great artist, but I love art and am taking this course to improve my skills.
This course studies the economic behavior of employers and employees as they interact in the labor market, covering topics such as human capital investment, the structure and determinants of financial compensation and benefits packages, contract negotiations and arbitration.
Painting I is an introductory class in oil painting techniques, painting language, and critical thinking. Major topics that will be covered include: basic color theory, color mixing, paint application, and color composition.
This course explores how the brain controls our motivation to pursue goals and how drugs of abuse hijack those systems, exploring in detail how narcotic drugs (opioids, stimulants, alcohol, cannabis) act in the brain and the mechanisms underlying the transition from drug use to addiction.
One year ago, I was waiting impatiently for time to pass so I could start college. I knew Dartmouth was the right place for me–but I didn't know I would like it this much. Now, on my second term at the College on the Hill, I've started reflecting on why that is. So, here are four (of many) reasons I love Dartmouth College.
The People
People here are amazing. They're friendly, fun, and very impressive. As you might expect, a lot of students here are the best of the best–the thing you might not expect is that they are incredibly humble. For example, I made a close friend during First-Year Trips who is a powerlifter. What he did not tell me during our trip was that he is not just any powerlifter–he is a nationally-ranked powerlifter, who will compete in the 2020 Olympics!
Hanover
Dartmouth's location is prime. On weekends, you can do just about any outdoor activity that comes to mind–you can climb Mount Rumney, hike the Appalachian Trail, swim in the Connecticut River, snowboard at the Dartmouth Skiway, and so much more! The sky's the limit. Coming a mid-size city, I like being able to get close with nature and take a break from a busy schedule to hit the slopes in winter, or run the trails in the fall.
Its Size
Dartmouth is a small college–and it's awesome! I can't tell you how many times I'll be on my way to FOCO (our dining hall) and just walk into my friends along the way. Moreover, small class sizes make it so you can personally get to know your professors, as well as your peers.
The Weather
There has been snow on the ground since the first day of winter term (it is now week 4). Being from the south, I have never seen this much snow, and it's great. I can snowboard any day of the week, sled at our golf course, and ice skate at Occom Pond, which is currently frozen. Also, fall is beautiful. The weather is chilly, and foliage makes for awesome views as the leaves are bright and colorful. I've yet to experience summer and spring, but am excited to see what they hold.
I love Dartmouth for more reasons than I can list. In the short time that I've been here, I have already made many awesome memories and made amazing friends. I love my life here, and I can't wait to see what the next four years will bring.
Witnessing an eclipse was one of the most exciting days in my life to date, and a solid reminder of our place in this universe. Read on to hear about it!
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!
Coming back from Spring break usually means coming back to an entirely different campus than the one you left in the Winter – but that was not the case this year! Read on to hear more...
