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Qnt 561 Week 1 Reaction Paper

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7. Response a. Library i. I doubt that Wilson Hall (never heard of it nor been to it) would be big enough for the current student population’s need. To be honest, I think the current library is too small for the student population’s demand. However, I think this could easily be fixed by making the library more space efficient. As of now, there is a lot of space in the library, but not enough places to sit and do work. I think that adding more tables and chairs would allow the library to meet the current demand. ii. I think having a mix of new and old is important for attracting students to Dartmouth. For example, I hate Baker Berry, and I try to not work there. On the other hand, Sanborn Library is absolutely beautiful and the best space for …show more content…

My house, which fits over twenty people, is significantly smaller than the President’s House (which currently houses only two people). As mentioned before, I like space efficiency. Then again, I am from a lower socioeconomic class than most students at Dartmouth. So, my viewpoint on the size of the President’s House is definitely colored by my personal economic situation. ii. What impresses me most about the President’s House is just how big the lawn is. The house itself is large, but the estate is even larger. I find it interesting that we (Americans) emphasize the importance of having both a large house and a lot of land. I suppose that if nothing is around the large structure it looks even bigger. c. Ancient societies i. In applying what I’ve learned from this assignment to our study of ancient societies, I would say that large structures and monuments demonstrate the power of the leaders and give the citizens something to identify with and be proud of as a society. ii. Perhaps, giant structures and monuments are a way to control the population. If I were to look up at the Great Pyramids of Giza as an average citizen, I would think that those who built it (the financers, not the workers) were incredibly powerful. Being overwhelmed by the sheer size would encourage me to stay within the societal rules due to fear of the seemingly god-like or great

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