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!
Someone recently reframed my thinking about "surviving" in the winter to thriving, and I have really taken that to heart. Read to find out how I (try to) thrive in a winter climate!
