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.
Finding internships and post-graduation employment can be stressful. There are so many things to consider! What jobs are out there? How do I apply? How do I prepare for interviews? Does my resume look good? And much more… Thankfully, Dartmouth has systems in place to support students in this part of the college journey.
What resources does Dartmouth offer?
The best way to find internship and job opportunities is to connect with the Center for Professional Development (aka the CPD). There, you can schedule 1-on-1 appointments with career coaches who will look through your experience and interests to recommend places where they think you would thrive. Additionally, they can look through your resume and provide you with detailed feedback on what you can add or remove depending on the position that you are applying for. They'll even run you through practice interviews if you like!
What about research?
Unlike most colleges, Dartmouth provides many opportunities for undergraduate students to do research. The best way to find positions, whether it be for an on-term or for an off-term, is by reaching out to professors directly. Professors will often post information on their field of interest and their current work on their respective department website (and will often tell you about it during class). And if you are interested in working on a project with a professor who you have not yet met, cold-email them! If they have positions available, they will often ask you for your resume and schedule an interview; if not, they may know someone who does!
I got an internship. Now what about housing?
Lots of internships provide housing and food stipends. But unfortunately, not all do, so an internship can get quite expensive if it is out-of-state. Thankfully, the CPD has resources to help with this as well! More specifically, they can help by connecting you with an Alumni Club near where you plan on working so they can help you find the best deals and support you throughout your stay. And if your internship is in a large city, like D.C., you can apply for Dartmouth-affiliated housing that will be far cheaper than local rental prices.
Dartmouth wants its students to succeed both in and out of the classroom. So, if you choose to attend, rest assured that you will have support as you enter the workforce.
Most students have to go back to college after Thanksgiving to take their finals, but not at Dartmouth! We have a six-week winter break, known as "winterim!" Let me tell you how I spent my winterim!
Applying early to a university can be overwhelming and confusing. As someone who did not apply to Dartmouth through early decision, here are a couple tips that I could have used when thinking about applying early to a school!
This fall, Dartmouth provided me with incredible opportunities to get involved in politics. I registered as a New Hampshire voter, joined civic organizations, canvassed, and more! Read on to follow my journey leading up to Election Day!
Exploring Chicago with my fellow women engineers from Dartmouth! We explored the city outside of the SWE conference and got to see how exciting Chicago can be.
I applied through Questbridge's National College Match, but did not match. To others who also did not match, this is not the end of your application process! Here's what I did following match decision day.
My first time in Chicago at the Society of Women Engineers Conference in Chicago, Illinois! Fully funded by Dartmouth, I had a great time meeting amazing companies and getting to know fellow women engineers.
Learn about the different programs Dartmouth offers prospective students to explore campus life, learn about Dartmouth, and enjoy an all-expenses paid trip to Hanover!
