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Arianna Dunkley

Class of 2027
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Bio 

Hi! My name is Arianna, and I'm a '27 from Georgia. On campus, I am involved with the Cheerleading Team, Dartmouth Caribbean Connections, First-Gen Office, and more! I aim to double major in History and English (potentially) with a minor in Public Policy. I enjoy reading, painting, listening to music, and meeting new people. Follow along through this blog as I traverse my wonderful experiences!

Academic Program 

History, English and Public Policy

Favorite Thing Right Now 

Crochet flowers

Hometown 

Woodstock, Georgia

Pronouns 

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Arianna's D-Plan

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    • FallHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: GOV 20.12 Politics and Artificial Intelligence

      Given my intrigue in pursuing a major in Government, I adored my Politics and AI class. I had zero background in computer science, yet Professor Breuer cohesively connected politics with principles of algorithms and artificial intelligence in a way that I could understand. We finalized the course by doing a cool research project of our own liking.

    • WinterHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: PBPL 5 Introduction to Public Policy

      I am interested in pursuing a minor in Public Policy, which was my reason for taking this class initially. As the term progressed, I was able to learn most of the introductory principles of Public Policy and the framework for policymaking in democratic governance. The readings were interesting, and the discussion-based lectures kept me engaged.

    • SpringHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: AAAS.07 Picturing African American History

      Wow...what an amazing class! This has been one of my favorite classes that I have taken the entire year. Professor Chaney encouraged us to expand our writing through a multitude of methods of analysis, allowing students to look beyond the details of a photograph. Our ideas were not discouraged or disproved, leaving room for proper evaluative learning and prompting discussions about interesting moments in black art history.

    • SummerWoodstock, GA

      I spent this summer at home, but I stayed busy through continuing to blog for the Admissions Office, working a part-time restaurant job, and completing a Market Research and Consulting Internship with a women's health care nonprofit organization, HappySneeze.

    • FallHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: HIST.036 Health Care in American Society

      This class is a gem for those interested in learning more about the development of the healthcare system from the pre-colonial period into its contemporary form. Initially, I took this class because I am interested in becoming a healthcare lawyer and wanted to explore the foundation of one of the biggest systems in America. While the content is still fairly fresh, and it is the beginning of the term, I already know that this will be one of my favorite classes this fall! Despite the vast influx of information that we go over each class, Professor Koop writes all the topics we will discuss that day on the board sequentially. Not only does this keep me engaged and willing to participate, but it also encourages me to stay organized and on track!

    • WinterHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: WGSS66.33 Gender and Policy Leadership

      I absolutely loved this class because it gave me the tools to understand policy through a deeply personal and justice-oriented framework. Professor Mahoney created an engaging, discussion-driven environment where students were encouraged to bring their own perspectives into the conversation. I appreciated how the course blended theory and practice—learning about political institutions while also reflecting on how I want to lead and advocate for change, especially in spaces that haven't always welcomed marginalized voices.

    • SpringHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: HIST50 Modern Britain, 1780 to Present
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Navigating College as a First-Generation Student
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Entering a new environment miles away from home, knowing little to no people at first, can feel daunting. However, Dartmouth's support systems, particularly through the First Generation Office (FGO), have been nothing short of incredible.

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