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Paulina Cuadra

Class of 2025
Paulina Cuadra '25

About 

Hey there! My name is Pau and I am a '25 from Nicaragua! At Dartmouth, I am a Government major modified with Economics and I also plan to minor in International Studies. A little more about me is that I have an undying passion for eating fruit, watching sunrises/sunsets, petting dogs, and finding myself in warm, cozy places. Feel free to ask me any questions on anything and everything that piques your interest about Dartmouth! I love to share :) Go Big Green!

Academic Program 

Economics and Geography

Favorite Thing Right Now 

Writing/receiving flitzes!

Hometown 

Managua, Nicaragua

Pronouns 

she/her/hers

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Paulina's D-Plan

What's a D-Plan?

    • FallOn Campus

      Favorite Class: Religion 001: What Matters

      In this class we pondered essential questions centered around human existence. To tackle "What Matters" we took a quest throughout time exploring different events throughout our collective history that have de-centered us in space and time and made us question how we derive meaning and purpose in our lives.

    • WinterOn Campus

      Favorite Class: Geography 21.01: Global Health and Society

      This class was led by Lisa Adams, MD, and Dr. John Butterly, MD, who are both AMAZING. This class discussed several health issues such as diseases, malnourishment, and improper sanitation that still plagues the world today and various solutions that can be undertaken to increase the overall health and wellbeing of the world's population.

    • SpringHanover, New Hampshire

      Favorite Class: ECON 001: The Price System

      A hallmark of the Dartmouth education, ECON 1 "The Price System" is offered during every term at Dartmouth except the summer. Whether or not students want to major in economics, many decide to make the first plunge into the world of supply and demand through this introductory course. ECON 1 was a memorable part of my Freshman Spring as I became engrossed into the economics department through the teachings of Professor Diego Ramos-Toro. This class helped me and other students alike gain an understanding of economic policy and concepts that I continue to be useful today. ECON 1 is a profoundly helpful course that would be beneficial to all students regardless of their academic interests.

    • FallHanover, New Hampshire

      Favorite Class: ECON 24: Development Economics

      Development Economics is a course that focuses on using statistical methodologies to understand a fundamental question what makes some countries rich and others poor? And what can we do about it?

    • WinterHanover, New Hampshire

      Favorite Class: INTS 15: Violence and Security

      Violence and Security is a class offered through the International Studies Department that seeks to understand the underlying causes of human conflict. To answer this question, the class takes on a multidisciplinary approach and draws from the fields of biology, anthropology, economics, and political science. I loved the way in which the class sought to “illuminate the news” through our discussions and also created a vivid space for us to actively question human behavior and the implications of governmental policy towards security.

    • SpringHanover, New Hampshire

      Favorite Class: GOV 5: Introduction International Politics

      Government 5 is one of Dartmouth’s most popular courses. In it, students get a taste for subjects in the international realm by thinking critically about the multiple facets of international politics including questions of conflict and security, global economics and trade, climate change, as well as allegiances and cooperation. I loved the way in which Professor Daryl Press was able to expertly weave current events into the class in order to make students gain a deeper understanding of the topics at hand.

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Being back @ Dartmouth!

Fall term back in Hanover!

  1. No. 1

    The bustle of activity!

    Community Lunch on the First Day of School!

    During summer I counted down the days until I could be back on campus and see all of my friends! While being homesick is definitely a natural part of going away to college, I did not expect to be homesick for Dartmouth. Thankfully from the very moment I stepped out of the Dartmouth Coach I was greeted by a bunch of my friends and warm hugs! A week into the term and I have yet to stop encountering friendly faces! Dartmouth is such a small campus so bumping into people you know is an inescapably lovely circumstance. 

     

  2. No. 2

    The seasons! Cold weather convert?!

    Even coming from Nicaragua and having enjoyed the tropical heat and sunshine for the entire summer, I have come to love the seasonal changes. I now love the way in which summer ebbs into fall, becomes winter, and then spring and rolls back into summer. As we move into September, that can only mean that fall is coming soon, and I couldn’t be more excited! I am already waking up to crisp cool mornings and I couldn’t be happier. Given enough layers, I now love the energizing chill. 

     

  3. No. 3

    New classes!

    I am so excited to finally be concentrating on classes surrounding my intended major in Economics and Geography. Fun fact –Dartmouth has the only Geography department in the entire Ivy League! This term I am taking Development Economics (ECON 24), Human Geography (GEOG 2.01), and a Public Speaking (SPEE 20) class. I am in love with these classes as they are all really different from one another and make an amazing balance. I am always amazed by the liberal arts curriculum at Dartmouth and how I am able to take classes in a wide range of disciplines and still find connections between them. My Geography class is also taught by one of my favorite professors here, Coleen Fox, who studies political and environmental geography and often focuses on the impacts of dams. I love being in her class and learning more about humans and how we interact and are impacted by the natural environment. Overall, I am so excited to see what new academic interests this term sparks!

     

  4. No. 4

    Meeting the ‘26s :)

    New year, new incoming class! Meeting the ‘26s has been so fun! Grabbing meals with new students has been wonderful as I can feel their contagious excitement for Dartmouth. While I loved being a freshman and having everything feel so new, being an upperclassman who can impart advice also has its perks. 

     

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