Robin Martinez
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Robin's D-Plan
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FallDartmouth
Favorite Class: Writing 5: The Pursuit of HappinessIn 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 SystemIn 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 ComputationThis term, I am learning the basics of computer science and coding through Python—a nifty programming language.
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FallAlbuquerque, NM
Favorite Class: Off termThis 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 ImplementationIn 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 UniverseIn 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.
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FallHanover, NH
Favorite Class: French IOne 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 IIn 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 LanguageAn introduction to the way of life and society in France.
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FallHanover, NH
Favorite Class: Labor EconomicsThis 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 IPainting 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 AddictionThis 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.
Introducing...Summer 2020!
This summer, I am taking an "off-term" to pursue my first Dartmouth-sponsored internship!
My Summer Internship
This summer, I will be interning with the Immigration Institute of the Bay Area to help members of under-resourced communities with their court cases.
Why I Blog
I always knew I would have an on-campus job. It made sense to me—I'd have lots of free time to fill, and it's always nice to have a bit of spare cash for the weekends. Still, I never figured I'd have such an awesome job.
Through the Lens: Sustainability
For this week's edition of Through the Lens, I interviewed Aadhya Kocha '22, an intern at Dartmouth's Sustainability Office who hails from Mumbai, India. Read below for a personal insight into sustainability at Dartmouth.
Quarantine Thoughts: Gratefulness
These are trying times. And so, it is now more important than ever to be grateful for the little things.
Why I am Pursuing Two Majors
I'm an Economics and Computer Science double major. Here's why!
Through the Lens: Comedy
In this week's edition of Through the Lens, Daniel Cespedes '23 gives us the inside-scoop into Dartmouth's Comedy Scene.
First-Gen Friday!
Each week in the month of April, student bloggers will be bringing you "First-Gen Friday" — a series of interviews with current Dartmouth students who are the first in their families to have a traditional four-year college experience.
First-Gen Friday!
Each week in the month of April, student bloggers will be bringing you "First-Gen Friday" — a series of interviews with current Dartmouth students who are the first in their families to have a traditional four-year college experience.