Hey all! I'm Batu. I'm a '26 from Istanbul, Turkey, and I am passionate about the cognitive science of design, developmental psychology, aesthetics research, postcolonial literature, and social media marketing! Be sure to reach out with questions about exploring the liberal arts, learning a new language at Dartmouth, cafes in town (one of my favorite blog series dare I say), study abroad programs, and research on campus!
For this blog post, I've decided to share some of my favorite photos that I've taken at this year's Bema Lights. Bema means a platform for public speaking in Greek. In the past, the area referred to as Bema at Dartmouth would serve as an amphitheater. Nowadays, it is affectionately known as Big Empty Meeting Area! Bema is where first-year students hold their candlelight ceremony during Orientation week, initiating their presence at Dartmouth. Among the festivities that take place at Bema is Bema Lights during the winter term. I will let the pictures speak to describe the astonishing atmosphere of this year's Bema Lights!
I can't wait to celebrate Winter, so I just had to write a blog post all about it. Read on to hear about all the fun (and affordable) Winter activities at Dartmouth!
After experiencing this Dartmouth winter term, I am ready to write an ode to this cold weather! Here is what a weekend in the Hanover winter feels like.
My first week back on campus– full of lots of hugs and an extensive amount of time spent making my Google calendar! Cold days and walking to classes after six weeks at home can be an adjustment, but my friends at Dartmouth make it all the more fun!
I went on an awesome winterim (winter break) trip to Sedona, Arizona with the mountain biking club (DMBC) of the Dartmouth Outing Club (DOC). Read on to hear about this break trip and also a bit about becoming a sub-club leader in the DOC.
