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!
Dartmouth's Need-Blind Policy for International Students!
Q:
What does Dartmouth's new need-blind policy mean for international student applicants?
A:
Great question! First of all, for those of you unaware, Dartmouth recently announced a new need-blind admissions policy for all applicants, including international students. By doing so, Dartmouth became one of six institutions of U.S. higher education to offer need-blind admissions while meeting 100% of demonstrated need, regardless of whether you are a U.S. or international student. This policy not only shows how Dartmouth values the perspectives and experiences that international students bring, but also the strength of the alumni network. In fact, this policy was only made possible by several donations from alumni, including 440 alumni and parents. The policy is already in effect for the Class of 2026, and is expected to continue for many generations of students to come. To read more about the policy, here's a news article from The Dartmouth, our daily student newspaper and America's oldest college newspaper!
If you have more questions about the policy, another great article to read comes from the College itself, where we hear from President Philip Hanlon, Dean of Admissions Lee Coffin, Interim Provost David Kotz and other valued members of our community about the motives and hopes behind the policy change. The article also features some recent international students, who's voices I've shared below:
"Financial aid was a massive factor in my decision to enroll at Dartmouth," says Syed Rakin Ahmed '18, MED '22, who is completing a dual MD-PhD program offered jointly by Harvard, MIT, and the Geisel School of Medicine. "Growing up in a low-income community in Dhaka, Bangladesh, I never even imagined that I would be where I am today, to be able to receive my undergraduate degree at Dartmouth, to study at the University of Oxford, and now earn a joint degree from Harvard, MIT, and Dartmouth. I consider myself tremendously fortunate."
Sonia Qin '19, who was born in Beijing, grew up in Ottawa, Canada, and now is a third-year student at Yale Law School, says a robust financial aid program for non-U.S. students is essential for Dartmouth to fulfill its mission. "For a school that is preparing future leaders," she says, "you need to have viewpoints that are maybe different, maybe uncomfortable, maybe unusual."
I hope that helps to answer your question! I know applying to college can be complicated and confusing, especially as an international student, so if you have any more questions feel free to reach out to your local Admissions Officer or students like me (my email is shuyi.jin.23@dartmouth.edu)! Personally, I'm excited to see the diversity that this new policy will introduce, as a large part of my Dartmouth experience so far has been learning about other people's cultures and perspectives.
Learn about the different programs Dartmouth offers prospective students to explore campus life, learn about Dartmouth, and enjoy an all-expenses paid trip to Hanover!
As an international student, I was hesitant to join Greek Life, but I found a welcoming community. Now, as a junior, I hope to help others find their place too.
"What's it like working for admissions?" "Are you being truthful with your answers?" "Are you being scripted?" Let's dive right into all these questions.
It's been (almost) a full year since I was in your (figurative) shoes! Let's take a trip down memory lane and dissect my Dartmouth application process. Part one of a long journey!
This is my fifth term at Dartmouth! Read on to learn more about how my low-income background has played a significant role in my transition to Dartmouth over the past year
In August, I participated in the First Year Summer Enrichment Program, a pre-orientation program designed to help FGLI students adjust to life at Dartmouth!
