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!
Welcome to my "Welcome to 21S" post! As I reflect on my sixth term at Dartmouth, what stands out to me is that it has been a full year since Covid-19 changed our world. After three terms of Zoom classes and virtual interactions, I'm starting to feel more and more comfortable with the remote setting of classes. Hopefully, however, this will be my last term of virtual Dartmouth as things get back to normal. So, in the spirit of the going back to Dartmouth soon, let me introduce you to what will hopefully be the last virtual classes I'll ever take.
To start off, I'll be taking Developmental Psychology for my QSS major. To fulfill the QSS major, each student has to take four social science courses of their choosing. What I love about the QSS major is that I'm allowed to pursue the social science areas of my interest, which are psychology and evolution. This developmental psychology course not only perfectly aligns with my interest, but is taught by Professor Worth, who I had a great experience with last term in social psychology. Through this course, I'm hoping to learn more about how children's capabilities develop over time, and specifically the ways in which parenting can influence a child's development.
Next, I'm taking ENGL34, which is titled Modern American Drama. Since I fulfilled my first-year Writing requirements my Freshman winter, I haven't gotten an opportunity to take any English/Writing courses. This is a stark contrast from high school, where I got to take an English class every day. Therefore, I decided to jump in ENGL34 with a bunch of my friends who I haven't seen since Freshman year. This course it not only a great way for me to reconnect with my love for writing and the English subject, but also an opportunity for me to stay in touch with some of the friends I'm hoping to see soon. I'm already really enjoying this course, as the Professor's energy and passion for the subject was apparent since the first day.
The homepage from my US-Mexican Borderlands Canvas site!
Finally, I'm rounding out my course load with a course on the US-Mexican borderlands. I wasn't initially planning on taking this course, I started to read more and more about the US-Mexican border in the news during my Spring Break. Therefore, I thought this class would be a very relevant current topic I should definitely learn more about. Also, it's asynchronous nature was perfect for my schedule, since I'll continue to stay in Shanghai for my Spring term. Even though this course isn't related to my major, I'm grateful that Dartmouth's liberal arts curriculum allows me to gain more perspectives on a very interesting and relevant topic right now.
Coming up on a year of remote learning, I'm grateful that it'll be over soon. However, there's also some positives of the past few years that I'll make sure to appreciate this term, such as being able to be with my old friends and family more. Of course, I also appreciate the opportunity to share each term with all of you, and I'm excited to do the same again in the coming weeks!
Academics can be challenging at Dartmouth. But there are lots of groups across campus here to support you through your academic journey. Read on for my experience asking for help and a few organizations that might be helpful to you!
Every Dartmouth student is required to demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English. Here's my experience navigating the language requirement!
In addition to blogging, I work as a Fellow for the Tucker Center, which focuses on promoting spiritual and ethical life on campus. As part of this role, I'm leading the Interfaith Alternative Spring Break Trip. Read on to learn more about my work!
SIP, or Social Impact Practicum, is a type of course that is offered at Dartmouth that centers around engaging with local community partners. I have taken two of these courses now and have found them to be enriching and interesting.
Coming back to Dartmouth for my senior year, I have been loving pursuing my major. However, what I love about the liberal arts education is that you can take classes for interest far beyond any classes in your major.
