Hi all! Welcome to my blog! My name is Robin. I am a senior studying Economics and the Digital Arts. Outside of class I'm a guitarist, amateur rock climber, and seasoned billiard player–if you're on campus, there's a good chance you can find me at the Collis pool hall. I love Dartmouth and am sharing my journey through this blog. So if you're a prospie, parent, or Dartmouth enthusiast, you've come to the right place!
In this class, I'll be learning about stellar evolution, the origin of the elements, the deaths of stars, black holes, the structure of our Galaxy, other galaxies, dark matter, the expanding universe and the big bang.
In this class, we explore the issues of mark, line, scale, space, light and composition. I'm not naturally a great artist, but I love art and am taking this course to improve my skills.
This course studies the economic behavior of employers and employees as they interact in the labor market, covering topics such as human capital investment, the structure and determinants of financial compensation and benefits packages, contract negotiations and arbitration.
Painting I is an introductory class in oil painting techniques, painting language, and critical thinking. Major topics that will be covered include: basic color theory, color mixing, paint application, and color composition.
This course explores how the brain controls our motivation to pursue goals and how drugs of abuse hijack those systems, exploring in detail how narcotic drugs (opioids, stimulants, alcohol, cannabis) act in the brain and the mechanisms underlying the transition from drug use to addiction.
With graduation around the corner, I've been thinking a lot about my time in college and how much I've learned about Dartmouth since I set foot on campus all those years ago. As a high school senior, I knew what I wanted out of my college experience and, after lots of research, realized that Dartmouth would be a great fit for me. So, without further ado, here are some reasons for why I chose the Big Green, and what I've learned since.
Academics
One of the reasons I chose Dartmouth is its liberal arts curriculum. Exploring different interests is actually a requirement — to graduate, students have to take classes in a variety of departments and cultural areas. Most students complete these requirements early on in their time at Dartmouth, since it's a good way to figure out your interests. When I started college, I thought I'd major in Engineering. However, I soon realized that this major was not a good fit for me, and decided to try out other subjects. After changing my mind more times than I can count, I settled on Economics with a minor in the Digital Arts.
Social Life
Coming into Dartmouth, I was not very familiar with Greek life. So, I was surprised to find out that approximately 80% of eligible students are part of it. Still, Greek life was not a large part of my social life until sophomore year, since this is the earliest that one is allowed to rush. In my experience, I found that although rushing is fun, it is not the only way to find community on campus. I met many of my closest friends when I was unaffiliated during my freshman year — mostly through First-Year Trips, First-Year Summer Enrichment Program (FYSEP), and class.
However, Greek life has had a positive impact on my college life. Rushing allowed me to make friends that I would not have met otherwise, and it's been really fun! I lived in my Greek house my sophomore summer, and made awesome memories with my fraternity brothers that I'll always look back on. I came to Dartmouth because of its tight-knit community, and found that Greek life plays a significant role in bringing students together.
The Upper Valley
Lastly, one of the reasons I came to Dartmouth is the scenery. Each season has something unique to offer, and there are plenty of outdoor activities to fill in any free time. Hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking are popular activities in the warmer months. And when the snow comes, the Dartmouth Skiway is just a bus ride away. As a city person, living so close to nature these past few years has opened my eyes to new experiences and hobbies that I may not have discovered otherwise.
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!
