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Robin Martinez

Class of 2023
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About 

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!

Academic Program 

Economics and Digital Arts

Favorite Thing Right Now 

Domino's cheese pizza!

Hometown 

Annapolis, Maryland

Pronouns 

He/him/his

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Robin's D-Plan

What's a D-Plan?

    • FallDartmouth

      Favorite Class: Writing 5: The Pursuit of Happiness

      In this course, we explore what it means to be happy, how we can be happy, and whether happiness is worth pursuing.

    • WinterDartmouth

      Favorite Class: The Price System

      In this introduction to microeconomics, we learn about relevant economic policies and their impact on our day-to-day lives.

    • SpringDartmouth

      Favorite Class: Introduction to Programming and Computation

      This term, I am learning the basics of computer science and coding through Python—a nifty programming language.

    • FallAlbuquerque, NM

      Favorite Class: Off term

      This term, I am working for U.S Census Bureau as an Enumerator, and as a cook in the hottest new restaurant in town: Tako Ten.

    • WinterHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: Computer Animation (the state of the art)

      In this class, I am learning to animate just like the pros at Pixar! So cool!

    • SpringAlbuquerque, NM

      Favorite Class: Software Design and Implementation

      In this C programming course, we're learning to build systems in teams. Our final project will be a fully-functional networked game!

    • SummerHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: Exploring the Universe

      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.

    • FallHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: French I

      One of my life goals is to learn a third language. So, there's no better way to start than with French I!

    • WinterHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: Drawing I

      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.

    • SpringToulouse, France

      Favorite Class: Exploring French Culture and Language

      An introduction to the way of life and society in France.

    • FallHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: Labor Economics

      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.

    • WinterHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: Painting I

      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.

    • SpringHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: Motivation, Drugs, and Addiction

      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.

Baker Library

How Hard Are College Classes?

When I was in high school, my teachers told me college is harder than high school. But until I came to college, I never quite understood what they meant. 

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Posted 03/18/2021 at 11:44 AMAll Text Posts

Snow Day!

This week, Hanover was hit by a blizzard—and it was beautiful.

  1. No. 1

    Building a Snowman

    Snowman

    Today I found out that a few of my friends had never built a snowman—so there was really no choice but to take them out for the first go at it. Thankfully, the snow was sticky and there was more than enough to make a full-size sculpture. He turned out great, if I do say so myself.

  2. No. 2

    A Walk through the Green

    Green

    As you can see, the Green is no longer green. It's an awesome view!

  3. No. 3

    The Dartmouth Pine

    Tree

    This term, Dartmouth placed a pine tree in the very center of the Green. It is wrapped in lights that brighten up campus at night, and is a pretty sight from the ice skating rinks behind it. The snow made the sight even better.

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Posted 02/12/2021 at 9:00 AMAll List Posts

A Day of Quarantine Meals

A full day of on-campus meals in Winter 2021.

  1. No. 1

    Lunch

    Lunch

    There are usually three options for each meal. Today for lunch I went with a veggie burger served with a side of rice, carrots, and tomato soup. I also grabbed a falafel wrap and some popcorn from a self-serve bin. For drink, we get to choose between water, seltzers, sodas, and milk.

  2. No. 2

    Snack

    Snack

    We don't officially have a "snack" meal period; however, we're able to grab extra pre-packaged food during all meal periods, so I like to keep some snacks on me to replace breakfast. Today I had a few granola bars, a rice crispy treat, ramen, and a tortilla with nutella (I brought the last two from home). 

  3. No. 3

    Dinner

    Dinner

    Lastly, today I had tofu smothered with tomato sauce and veggies, mash potatoes, rice, broccoli, and an egg and cheese croissant. I threw some hot sauce in the mix as well, and this was definitely my favorite meal today.

    So there it is, a full day of meals during quarantine. Overall, I think the quality is great. We get different food options every day, and will get even more variety after quarantine ends—so, if you're curious about what dining looks like at Dartmouth then, stick around the blog for updates.

Posted 02/10/2021 at 9:00 AMAll List Posts

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