Olá! I'm Luana from Brasília, the capital of Brazil. I hope to be an environmental engineering major, but, surprisingly, my favorite class right now is Humanities 1. You can find me studying in the Tower Room or at AQ, our Catholic Student Center. One year ago I was looking through this blog hoping to get to know Dartmouth. Now, I get to tell you why I love this place so much while I learn what it means to be a Dartmouth student. Consider this an invitation to accompany me.
As a bookworm who loved dissecting and analyzing novels or philosophical works, a writing class focused on classical literature with weekly discussions was the right fit for me. Between reading Sophocles, Nietzsche, and Rawls, I had the opportunity to reassess my approach to reading, deepen my interpretations, and improve my public speaking skills while broadening my recognition of the significance of critical thinking.
The charming town of Hanover holds so many hidden gems. Between the streets, shops, and restaurants, there is so much to get to know! As a first year, my three fall months were not enough to explore everything that Hanover has to offer. So, for this winter season, I decided to take you on a tour! Let's, together, meet this small, but special town in a blogger series where I'll feature the hotspots of the week. Welcome to Hanover Hidden Gems!
My Brigadeiro
My Brigadeiro, sweets you can't resist!
I'll be starting off with a hidden gem I hold dearly: My Brigadeiro. This bakery shop is located on South Main Street and features a wide variety of delicious Brazilian delicacies. Never would I have expected to find authentic brigadeiros (a Brazilian chocolate dessert), doce de leite (caramelized milk), or Brazilian carrot cake in the middle of Hanover. But, to my surprise, the owner moved here from Brazil and established the store in 2012. Since then, it has brought a huge piece of the culture to the Upper Valley and the Dartmouth community. To top it all off, they serve a mean cappuccino! It's the perfect place for dessert or coffee with a friend.
The cappuccino at My Brigadeiro
Sushiya
Me at Sushiya with my favorite order!
Next, allow me to introduce you to Sushiya! This hidden gem is my favorite sushi place in town. A Japanese and Korean restaurant that serves sushi, ramen, miso soup, and so much more. My tip: bring a friend and get the 36-piece sushi for 2. This heavenly combo comes with the chef's choices and they will blow you away.
Not in the mood for sushi? They also offer Korean delicacies such as sundubu-jjigae (a traditional tofu dish) or yukgaejang (a spicy beef soup).
Since Japanese food is my absolute favorite, this is my go-to place for dinner.
This is only a tiny piece of what this charming little town has to offer. Stay tuned for the next Hanover Hidden Gems!
50% of Dartmouth students are unaffiliated and find community through non-Greek social spaces. One such space is an undergraduate society. In this post, I interviewed Marion Caldwell '25, who has been a member of Amarna since her junior fall
The sorority rush process is a flexible, three-round experience each fall and winter where potential new members gradually narrow down their choices and receive an invitation to join their matched sorority.
As I reflect on my first semester at Dartmouth, I can't help but think about how one year ago, I wrote my "Why Dartmouth" supplemental essay. Let's see what has changed since then!
