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!
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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!
I didn't expect my first Spring on campus to be during my Junior year, but here we are. As someone who isn't too involved with the outdoor scene at Dartmouth, I wasn't expecting Spring to be significantly different from my other experiences here. However, after six out of the ten weeks of the Spring quarter has passed, I can tell you with certainty that Spring is one of the best terms I've had at Dartmouth so far. The weather is great, and that makes a big difference after you get used to the multiple layers of Winter. When I walk out every morning in my sandals and shorts, I feel more cheerful with the sun shining down. The Dartmouth community really embraces the warm weather too, as you'll see people hanging around the Green and in all corners of campus. Personally, I've loved eating outside with my friends, as we joke around and enjoy the sights of Spring.
This brings me to the topic of this blog, which is how the social scene at Dartmouth is like in Spring. While most of the social spaces in the Fall and Winter are confined indoors, I've really enjoyed getting to be outside this Spring. Being outside allows for wider range of activities, ranging from cornhole, spikeball to even volleyball! Greek houses will often throw large outdoor parties in the Spring as well, where anyone is welcome to come. This past weekend, my fraternity hosted Pigstick, which is an outdoor day party where people can enjoy live music, food, and the warm weather. Although I wasn't sure what to expect, I was really impressed by the positive energy that the Dartmouth community brought to Pigstick. Everyone seemed to come with great vibes, and that led to a lot of fun while I danced to live music and caught up with friends. We even got a full pig for the event!
The food at Pigstick, which was delicious!
Similar to Pigstick, there were a bunch of other events on campus this past weekend as well. Other fraternities and sororities also hosted great events, while the Native community at Dartmouth organized a wonderful day of Native performances and food. Of course, all these things were done outside! While I'm definitely not as outdoorsy as some of the other Dartmouth students, I've found that outside is the place to be during Spring. As I get back to the groove of classes this week, I find myself already missing all the outdoor fun I had. Fortunately, Dartmouth will be hosting Green Key in just two weeks, which is a concert for the entire student body. I can't wait!
As a Digital Media Student Director for Dartmouth's First-Generation Office, it is my role on campus to amplify first-gen voices, foster community, and create meaningful connections through creative outreach.
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!
Some of my rising senior friends from New York have been in contact with me since graduation, and I've compiled a list of FAQs that might help you better understand life at Dartmouth!
