Hello there! My name is Shuyi and I'm a '23, which means it's my senior year here at Dartmouth! Follow me for my last year at Dartmouth as I reflect upon my college experience. At Dartmouth, I enjoy playing squash, eating at late night, and of course, blogging. You can ask me about studying social sciences, coming to Dartmouth as an international student, and anything else really. I hope you enjoy the blog!
I actually wasn't planning on taking this class but it eventually became my favorite class. The professor was very funny and created a relaxed classroom environment where I enjoyed looking at diversity in different contexts, such as college admissions and group dynamics.
This class was a perfect mix of philosophy, classical studies, and writing. We were able to reflect on societal views, our own ideas of optimism and pessimism, and how we can lead more fulfilling and compassionate lives.
My first experience with computer science was my Freshman winter, and I quickly became interested in the subject. I followed up CS1 with CS10 in the Spring, which I found just as cool. I love how you can solve problems by applying logic and math with computer science, and I look forward to diving deeper into the major!
Econ 21 is required for all Econ majors, and I loved my experience with Professor Gustman. He made the material super easy to digest and allowed me to take exams in my timezone, which I thought was really nice.
It was really interesting to study public speaking in an asynchronous environment, and I came away with a deeper understanding of not only public speaking but speech writing. I wrote a separate blog post about the class, so check it out!
Since English was one of my favorite classes in high school, I wanted to take another writing course at Dartmouth. This was a great choice, as it was a perfect mix of lecture and discussion. I loved reading and learning about several American dramas, and even discussing modern topics such as Trump's rhetoric!
SummerShanghai
I took my Sophomore Summer off, which many international students do, and got involved with the Tuck School of Business through the Bridge and Paganucci programs! You can read more about my summer experiences in my blogs!
This was my first class from the QSS department, which was long overdue considering that I'm a QSS major! I really enjoyed picking up some coding skills and tackling problems like transitional justice with quantitative approaches.
I took Econ 25 in the Fall, and Econ 35 was the next course in the game theory sequence! It was really fun to apply game theory to cool concepts like sports, Covid-19, and auctions.
This was my first time taking a music class even though I have been involved with music my entire life, whether that was playing the piano or learning how to make beats. I loved this class because I not only learned more about music, but more about Native culture as well!
SummerNew York
I took my junior summer off to pursue a management consulting internship in New York. I had a wonderful experience!
I absolutely loved this class! Theatre was one of my favorite classes in middle school, and so it was great to reconnect with theatre again in college. The professor was amazingly kind and passionate, and the final project was a really fun group performance!
This was a small class of around 15 people, which allowed us to have intimate discussions of readings and theatre. I loved hearing from my classmates, as we used our personal experiences to guide us in our understanding of materials. My final project was a protest on campus, which also really fun and refreshing take on performance!
Hi! It's the end of week five here at Dartmouth, which means I'm halfway through my last term of college! Spring is one of my favorite terms, and one reason why is the weather. As it warms up, campus becomes more lively as everyone is outside more. This is most visible on the Green, which is a grass field at the center of campus. One of the things that always fascinates me is how everyone seems to be doing something different on the Green. I thought it would be fun to share all the different things I've seen so that prospective students can get a better idea of why they might find themselves on the Green one day!
The first category of possible activities is just hanging out! When it's warm outside, I love to bring my food from one of the dining locations onto the Green. People also like to sunbathe on the Green, read, or even nap! I've done all of these, and they're all super relaxing activities. While you can do these with friends together, you can also spend some alone time on the Green as well. There are always people on the Green, so even if you go alone, chances you are you'll see someone you know!
Next, there are a wide range of athletic activities you can do on the Green. The two most popular ones are spikeball and frisbee, but I've also seen volleyballs, footballs, soccer balls, cornholes and softballs! The Collis Center for Student Involvement, which is right across the Green, allows students to borrow equipment for most of these activities, so it's never too hard to get something going and to break a sweat!
Finally, while what I've mentioned so far are all pretty casual activities, it can get serious on the Green too. This weekend, there was a timber competition on the Green, where students from Dartmouth's forestry team competed with other schools in chopping wood, throwing axes, and more! I've also seen various fundraising events on the Green, ranging from bake sales to pie throwing. I've also had class on the Green many times, which is always a good time. Once, my professor even brought their puppy! In the Fall, the Homecoming bonfire and Fallapalooza concert also takes place on the Green!
No matter if you're looking for a place to enjoy a book alone, or a place to run a game of softball with a big group of friends, the Green can be an option for you! As it continues to warm up, I look forward to enjoying the Green and all the possibilities it holds!
A picture I took of the Green on my way to class last week - how many different activities do you see?
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!
Traditionally, Dartmouth students take three courses during a term, but I decided to take four courses this term! Learn about course load and the academic system at Dartmouth.
