Hey y'all! I'm Caroline York, and I'm a '25 from Georgia! My hope is to share my Dartmouth experience with potential '28s, '29s, '30s and beyond! On campus, I write sports for The Dartmouth, am a Center for Social Impact SIBS mentor, am in Christian life, a Tour Guide, a Dartmouth Emergency Medical Services (EMS) member, and am a Hood Museum Intern! Otherwise, you'll find me in the Connecticut River, studying in the Tower Room, and running along the Appalachian Trail. Welcome to my world!
I initially took this class because I wanted to know more about Dartmouth’s history with Native Americans. It ended up being my favorite class because Professor Duthu was so enthusiastic about Native American affairs. He related the lectures to his own experiences growing up on a reservation, which made the class come to life.
As a potential Classics major on the pre-health track, this class was perfect for me! We learned about different medical practices from Rome and Greece and how medicine had changed in the past 2,000 years. We had a class in the Geisel School of Medicine and got to hold human organs!
I took this class because I wanted to learn more about the economy. Econ 2 focuses on the current economic climate in the US, so we would follow the DOW Jones on a daily basis to establish trends. In an economy impacted by a pandemic, inflation, and a war, this class was so helpful in my understanding of the financial climate of the country.
Physics with Professor Blencowe was delightful. His enthusiasm for the subject matter created excitement for students. The labs were hands-on and interactive to learn about the mechanics of the world.
This class fulfilled the Interdisciplinary Approach to my Global Health minor, and I enjoyed every minute of it. With Professor McCabe, we discussed gender and how its structure impacts our daily lives. My final research project studied gender within "Grey's Anatomy," which was created by Shonda Rhimes '91.
I used my "off-term" to travel to Hanoi, Vietnam for a Dartmouth Dickey Center Global Health Internship. I worked for the Institute of Population, Health, and Development, and studied health disparities in Vietnam.
This class was taught by a visiting professor, and she did an excellent job of engaging the class and making the material exciting. We learned about the historical Jesus figure in a Jewish context, and we connected the class content to modern day movies about Jesus.
I did a transfer term at Trinity College, Dublin, which means I took three courses at Trinity. My favorite was "Roman Archaeology" because I had never taken an archaeology course yet for my Classical Studies major.
Dinertoure: This is a sub-club of the Dartmouth Outing Club that is my favorite. Every Wednesday, students load into vans to explore a new diner. My favorite has been the Four Aces Diner, where I ate a delicious serving of scrambled eggs, bacon, and sourdough toast. Even better was the company of new friends.
Arts: Though I am not artistically inclined, I love supporting the arts at Dartmouth, whether that be a capella, chamber orchestra, student bands, gospel choir, Glee club, musical theater, or dance groups.
Reading on the Green: One of my favorite activities on the Green is to read for pleasure or for my classes with my friends. You can always find me with my English major friend Daisy with a book in our hands and backs on the Green.
The Dartmouth: America's oldest college newspaper resides in Robinson Hall, where you will always run into students writing and editing stories. For the latest news related to Dartmouth and the Upper Valley, check out thedartmouth.com.
Moosilauke Lodge: Located within an easy drive of Dartmouth, the Lodge offers not only beautiful views but also free home cooked dinners for students.
Outdoors: Given Dartmouth's location, it is no surprise that the Dartmouth Outing Club is the biggest and oldest in the country. The DOC offers a multitude of sub-clubs for all different tastes of the outdoors.
A view from a hike in the Upper Valley
Umpleby's: This local cafe right off campus is a favorite among students. With breakfast and lunch offerings, you will always find students catching up with one another or grinding away at work. My favorite is the Bertie Wooster, which is a creative variation on the BLT.
Toadboat: This student band of '25s always amazes me with their amazing music and creative spins on songs.
Housing System: The Dartmouth housing system divides incoming first-years into six different housing communities that they stay in all four years. Houses will sponsor many events throughout the year to support house bonding. My favorite North Park event was a live show with a student band and Lou's apple cider.
It's easy to forget how easy it is to access walking trails during the hustle of a Dartmouth term. As graduation nears, I am reminded of how special it is to step off campus and enjoy quiet moments in nature.
With a solar eclipse sweeping across North America for the first time in nearly seven years on April 8th came a road-trip with hundreds of other Dartmouth students to a zone of totality near campus: St. Johnsbury, Vermont!
After returning from an enriching study abroad program, I'm diving into a bustling spring semester here at Dartmouth. Here are my four courses I'm taking this term!
Dartmouth's liberal arts curriculum pushes students to explore new departments and draw connections between seemingly disparate disciplines. Come explore my Economics, Physics, and Asian, Societies, Cultures, and Languages classes!
