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.
Coming into college, everyone has different experiences with music.
In high school, you may have been part of music groups, played an instrument on your own, or may have shown up to support your friends at their concerts. Or, you may have had none of these experiences, and are brand new to music. Either way, there are plenty of ways for you to become involved with Dartmouth's music scene. Here are some ways you can:
1. Join a Performing Group
If you play an instrument, you'll have no problem finding a group on campus. Early each term, groups like marching band, orchestra, a capella, and jazz band, amongst others, hold auditions for new members. Most of these groups are entirely student-led, which gives anyone the opportunity to shine in leadership roles. These groups perform everywhere you can imagine: not only do they hold their own concerts on campus, but most also go on tour every year to other states and countries (this past year, one a capella group performed in London!)
2. Make a Band
If the traditional groups aren't your speed, you can always start your own. There are countless musicians on campus, and you'll be surprised by how often you run into them—trust me, if your hall-mate plays an instrument, you'll know about it in no time.
So, if you like, you can be one of many rock bands on campus. These groups usually perform in fraternities on weekends, or as background-music for other campus events.
3. Take a Class
So, maybe you've never really thought about playing an instrument, but you want to give it a shot. Well, you're in luck! Dartmouth offers classes in almost every instrument. And, best of all, these classes are either free or have very small fees each term. It's never too late to learn to play instrument.
At Dartmouth, there is an undergraduate requirement for language; after all, it is the liberal arts! Fulfilling this requirement looks different for various people and I will focus on my experience.
I have written about being a student worker plenty of times in the past, but I have yet to talk about one of my favorite jobs ever: ticket selling at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a phenomenal total solar eclipse occurred — and we happened to be within the path of totality. As a result, Dartmouth hosted a variety of eclipse-related events on- and off-campus. Find out how I spent the eclipse!
