Olá! I'm Luana from Brasília, the capital of Brazil. A couple of years ago I was, just like you, looking through this blog hoping to get to know Dartmouth. But now, I get to tell you why I love being a Dartmouth student! From the academic opportunities to the community, I'll show you how grateful I am to have chosen the College on the Hill. So, consider this an invitation to accompany me as this blog becomes your looking glass into life in Hanover.
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.
I'll be honest: Physics has never been my favorite subject, until now. This term I am taking Introduction to Physics, a course that has shown me new horizons of what science can do. This class wasn't about calculating the movements of falling objects, it was about mathematically comprehending natural phenomena. The grandeur of that became evident as my professor, an accomplished experimental physicist, would passionately lecture on kinematics, waves, thermodynamics, and more.
I went into the woods and explored the fantastical worlds of the Brothers Grimm tales. It was definitely a thrilling and meaningful experience to analyse Snow White's virtues and Little Red Riding Hood's morals as important pieces of European culture. In other words, I got to study my childhood fairy tales, journeying through their real-world impact on a sociological, psychological, anthropological, and historical perspective.
For this summer, I decided to go home! Along with enjoying family and friends, I had the opportunity to learn a great deal during an internship at one of Brazil's top financial services institutions. There, I supported strategic growth and market positioning initiatives, delivered analysis and recommendations directly to senior stakeholders, and designed and executed internal engagement strategies to enhance organizational alignment and employee experience across business units. I also used this time to travel a little bit, exploring some of Japan. All in all, it's been a wonderful summer!
Hanover Hidden Gems: Tuk Tuk Thai and Still North Edition
Welcome back to another edition of Hanover Hidden Gems, where we explore the charming town of Hanover and the Upper Valley. This week's hotspots are Tuk Tuk Thai and Still North!
Tuk Tuk Thai
Located in the basement behind Dirt Cowboy's Café, Tuk Tuk Thai is genuinely a hidden gem. The restaurant offers amazing Thai cuisine and a culturally in keeping ambiance that complements the experience. The menu stands out with the fried pork jiaozi—a type of dumpling, which is delicious by the way—shrimp pad thai, and beef or crispy chicken fried rice. This is my favorite restaurant in Hanover by far! I am absolutely obsessed with their food, and it's perfect for a nice dinner after a long day of work.
Still North Books and Bar
As a bookshop with curated selections and a café, Still North is the picturesque college town study spot. As you sip their delicious hot chocolate or pink lemonade and explore their light menu filled with snacks, such as a salmon and egg sammie with a creamy lemon-dill cream cheese filling, you will find yourself surrounded by bookshelves that create the ultimate study atmosphere. It is great for morning coffee with a friend or an afternoon study session.
Delicious hot chocolate and a egg, salmon + lemon-dill sammie
This is only a tiny piece of what this charming town has to offer, stay tuned for the next Hanover Hidden Gems post!
In celebration of the new Attitudes of Coexistence exhibit at the Hood Museum of Art, artist Choe U-Ram spoke at two artist talks I attended. Read on for highlights from the experience!
In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM), a variety of programming was offered to celebrate AAPI students and culture on campus. Read on to hear about my experience serving on the committee and attending events!
The Fourth of July: a federal holiday usually spent over summer break with family and friends. Not this year, though! As a result of sophomore summer, I spent this holiday with my friends at Dartmouth.
