Welcome!! My name is Serena and I'm a '28 from New York City. I couldn't be more excited to be here at Dartmouth and share my experiences with all of you! I know I want to explore English Literature alongside a STEM discipline. I love to run, play volleyball, hike, knit, and read books! If you want to hear about a city kid's adventures in rural New Hampshire, follow along as I experience life in the woods!
In this dynamic class, Visiting Professor Vera Kallenberg taught us a survey of Jewish history and culture from the European enlightenment to the establishment of the State of Israel while also sharing her wealth of knowledge with us! Our small, seminar-style class lent itself to profound conversations around the difficult topics that arose during our discussions. From the Haskalah to discourse around the modern-day Israel-Palestine conflict, our class approached these topics with respect and care for one another. We read historical texts and fascinating personal narratives for homework, and then wove our knowledge about the past and present together in class discussions. What an incredible course!
I smile a secret smile each time I gaze upon your decorate facade
You are two halves to a whole
beauty and grace, functional and stable
Within your protective embrace my friends and I reside
I just want to let you know
That you are everything and more I could ask for in a dorm
I love your quirks and charms
Your clanging pipes in the cold of winter create symphonies
of whimsy and fill my room and heart with warmth galore
Your creaking floors sing a melody of joy
Oh the stories I could tell!
O ancient Wheeler!
You fill my heart with joy
I'm so glad we met
For without you there is no I!
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While there are so many great options for First-Year housing, I am so grateful to call Wheeler my home.
Wheeler Hall is very centrally located on campus, with our main library a 30 second walk away and the dining hall only a few minutes away. Some of my closest friends live in Wheeler. It's also close to the gym and to all of the classes I have taken so far. Although we are in a central location, it doesn't get too loud and chaotic outside of Wheeler on busy Friday or Saturday nights. Wheeler is conveniently located, but also we have some privacy away from the other dorms and popular destinations on busy nights.
I really love how close we are to the library, as my constant proximity to the library encourages me to live a studious lifestyle.
My friend Sharika and I were being so productive in the East Reading Room, a study space in the library that is near Wheeler. Pictured on the left, Sharika is studious studying. Pictured on the right, I am contemplating both the meaning of life and my homework, as I am known to do in the East Reading Room.
Wheeler's architecture is so beautiful. Filled with historic Dartmouth charm, the interior constantly amazes me well. We have a sweeping wood staircase that winds up the center of the building. The main entrance is ornate and charming.
Inside my dorm room, we have a beautiful fireplace. Though it is not usable now, the wooden mantle is so charming and adds liveliness to our room. Another quirk is the painted over window. It is very quirky and unique, and I like to imagine what it was used for in a past life 100 years ago at Dartmouth. Wheeler is one of the oldest dorms on campus, and my dorm feels both homey and cool.
The Dartmouth Green is more than our school color. These words describe Dartmouth's commitment to sustainability. If sustainability is important to you, read through this post to discover a non-exhaustive list of sustainable initiatives on campus.
It's hard to fully express just how meaningful Cabin and Trail (CnT) is to me. Since coming to Dartmouth a year and a half ago, this community has shaped me in ways I never expected. It is a source of hope and a new home.
When I first came to Dartmouth, the last thing I wanted to experience was the infamous, chilling New England winter—but I've discovered that Dartmouth's climate was a blessing in disguise, and even perhaps my favorite thing about campus.
