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.
One of my favorite activities on campus is the Hanover Community Kitchen (HCK). In short, HCK is a club through which student groups volunteer to cook meals for low-income and elderly residents in the Upper Valley. I became involved during my sophomore summer after I volunteered with my Greek house. I volunteered regularly since then, and eventually became Co-President my senior year.
How It Works
Shortly before the start of each academic term, the Co-Presidents reach out to the presidents of student organizations to schedule volunteers. Meals are served once a week on Friday nights, so there are a total of ten slots available per term. Generally, most volunteers are Greek houses and sports teams, but we have had groups from all corners of campus — everyone is welcome! Once a group signs up, they are responsible for providing groceries and volunteers to cook on their assigned date. The event lasts two hours. For the first hour, the volunteers prepare the meals; and for the second, everyone chats and eats together before clean-up.
The Meal
Volunteers can cook anything they like! In the past, groups have cooked meals like pasta, fried rice, curry, and burgers. There is usually a salad and a side to go with the meal (and, if the volunteers feel inspired, dessert!).
Community
One of the reasons I attend HCK is because it is an incredibly satisfying experience that lets me interact with the local community. As many students might tell you, Dartmouth is a "bubble" — terms are busy and our campus is rural, so it can be difficult to participate in activities outside of campus while classes are in session. For many of our volunteers, HCK is their only opportunity to meet locals and engage with the Upper Valley community. It's a nice change of pace and a great way to take a break from on-campus activities. And, it's a free dinner!
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!
