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.
When I first came to Dartmouth, I was not sure what to expect in terms of the latinx community. Only about 3% of students at my high school were hispanic or latinx, so I was hoping to find a larger, stronger community in my time at college. Thankfully, my wish was granted.
I first connected with other latinx students through the First Year Student Enrichment Program (FYSEP). The program began with a pre-orientation week consisting of mock classes, tours of campus, and bonding activities. The days were both busy and fun—and to this day, that week is one of my favorite Dartmouth memories. In that week, I made friends with whom I still keep in touch with today. Many of them were latinx, including upperclassmen leading the program.
In my time at Dartmouth, I have always felt comfortable expressing my latinx identity and, in fact, felt that I connected more with my roots than I did in high school. I play Spanish music in the shower, hang my Salvadorian flag on my dorm, and have taco night with my friends every term. The little things go a long way.
This summer, I am looking forward to being involved with the Latinx and Caribbean Council (LCC). The club holds events to celebrate latinx and caribbean culture, creating yet another space where students can meet others with similar backgrounds. There are dinners, game nights, and guest speakers. Additionally, now that campus restrictions have been lifted, it's looking like FYSEP will hold weekly dinners again!
In short, my experience as a latinx student at Dartmouth has been nothing but great. As with everything, there is always room to grow; but I am happy to say that at Dartmouth my culture is accepted, supported, and that there is a strong community I can lean on.
In addition to blogging, I work as a Fellow for the Tucker Center, which focuses on promoting spiritual and ethical life on campus. As part of this role, I'm leading the Interfaith Alternative Spring Break Trip. Read on to learn more about my work!
