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!
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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!
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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!
After a summer away from the blog, it feels good to be back! As I'm writing, I just wrapped up Week 1 of the fall term. It's always exciting coming into my Senior year of college, and I've enjoyed catching up with friends and making some new ones as well. Although I'll introduce all the interesting classes and activities I'm taking on this fall, I thought I would first tell you about my junior summer.
Most people take junior summer off to pursue an internship or research opportunity, which is what I did this past summer. Coming into Dartmouth, I wasn't sure what I wanted to do or where I even wanted to work. As an international student, my opportunities were limited and I would have to enter the H1B lottery if I wanted to stay in the United States (which I get 3-4 tries at because of my STEM OPT). Therefore, I decided to explore the consulting industry, as I heard that it had the most flexibility in terms of career opportunities and geographic flexibility. Since I wanted to keep my options open, consulting seemed like the perfect opportunity for my junior summer!
I was lucky enough to get a consulting internship in New York, and so I spent my summer living in a big city by myself for the first time. I really enjoyed my experience, as I was able to meet some great friends, learn a lot of new skills, and have a lot of fun! Dartmouth's career development resources not only gave me the resources during recruiting to polish my resume and prepare for interviews, but the liberal arts curriculum also allowed me to succeed at the internship. My four years at Dartmouth have allowed me to practice my communication and learning skills, which were essential during my internship. Students at Dartmouth explore a range of different post-graduate opportunities, and I think Dartmouth does a great job of preparing students for whatever they want to pursue!
After graduation, I'll be going back to New York to go back to consulting! I'm still not sure what I want to do and where I want to be long-term, but I'm grateful to Dartmouth for giving me the resources and tools to explore my options. I'm super excited about going back after graduation, but for now, I'm going to enjoy senior year!
This fall, Dartmouth provided me with incredible opportunities to get involved in politics. I registered as a New Hampshire voter, joined civic organizations, canvassed, and more! Read on to follow my journey leading up to Election Day!
Exploring Chicago with my fellow women engineers from Dartmouth! We explored the city outside of the SWE conference and got to see how exciting Chicago can be.
My first time in Chicago at the Society of Women Engineers Conference in Chicago, Illinois! Fully funded by Dartmouth, I had a great time meeting amazing companies and getting to know fellow women engineers.
From orientation week to your classes, you can easily find community at Dartmouth! Read on to know how I met my Dartmouth family and where you might also find yours.
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.
When asked about my favorite term at Dartmouth, I'll enthusiastically answer, "Sophomore Summer!" Whether it's the enhanced beauty or community on campus, one aspect stands out as the highlight of my term: the start of summer dance ensembles!
