Welcome!! My name is Serena and I'm a '28 from New York City. I couldn't be more excited to be here at Dartmouth and share my experiences with all of you! I know I want to explore English Literature alongside a STEM discipline. I love to run, play volleyball, hike, knit, and read books! If you want to hear about a city kid's adventures in rural New Hampshire, follow along as I experience life in the woods!
Visit the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston with My Art History Class and Me!
This Sunday, I had the opportunity to visit the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston with my Art History class! Not only was this an educational and enlightening visit, but I got to connect with more of my peers and explore the world outside Dartmouth.
Both my Art History class, Bodies and Buildings, and another class went on this trip. Our professors, Professor Kangas and Professor Cohen, rented a bus and early Sunday morning we all hopped on. The ride to Boston was so convenient and completely free! Most students took this time to talk to friends, nap, or get some work done.
A few hours later the bus pulled up in front of the museum, and we all piled out. We entered the MFA, and, since we are students, we received free admission! Here's the ticket that I saved!
I pinned my ticket to the cork board I hung over my desk in my room!
We are near the entrance of the museum in the photo below-how beautiful!
The museum is so expansive and beautiful!
When we first arrived, our professors split us into two different groups to travel around to different exhibits. My group first looked at the Near Eastern and Egyptian section of the museum and then later at the Greek and Roman section. We examined certain pieces of art, analyzing and learning about them through the guidance of our professor.
Here are some of the works we looked at! We were just learning about Roman Emperor Augustus in class the other day, and it was so nice to see this piece of art in person.
After visiting both sections of the museum, we broke for lunch. I got lunch with my friend Abby at the Garden Cafeteria!
Abby at lunch!
It was a beautiful day outside!
Then we explored the museum on our own. (I have to admit, I got lost a couple times). I really enjoyed my time wandering!
Here is a room I found that piqued my interest!
Then we exited the museum, hopped back on our bus, and drove back to campus! What a fun and educational way to spend my Sunday!
While first-year students don't have to worry about customizing their D-Plan right away, upperclassmen may encounter some constraints when trying to modify theirs. Here's how I petitioned my D-Plan to accommodate my double-major!
One of my greatest privileges at Dartmouth has been learning from Professor Ed. Miller of the History and Asian Studies departments. Read on to learn more about why he is my favorite professor!
