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Cal Shin
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FallOn Campus
Favorite Class: PHIL 1.08: The Philosophy of Time and Time TravelI took this course with Professor James Binkoski and loved it! I had never taken a philosophy course prior to Dartmouth, so this introductory course in the department was perfect! After all, it combined my interests of philosophy with time and time travel — at least, how time and time travel are depicted in the media. This course may initially seem to be on the more technical side, but Professor Binkoski made sure to break down the various time travel theories — various ways scientists and philosophers think of time and its supposed movement — in a manner that’s easy for anyone to understand. A very popular course overall; I am fortunate to have been able to take it during my first term here!
WinterOn Campus
Favorite Class: ECON 1: The Price System - Analysis, Problems, and PoliciesI took this course with Professor Ha Yan Lee and it was absolutely amazing! I had my initial reservations about this course, mainly because I knew a lot of my classmates would have had some background knowledge while I had none. Professor Lee did a wonderful job of breaking down concepts in a manner that, as she often put it, is easy for even “your grandparents to understand”. Even beyond the course, the level of care Professor Lee exhibited towards her students is significant. She’s one of the most popular professors at Dartmouth, and for good reason! I ate lunch with her at The Pine through the Take a Faculty Member to Lunch program, and she gave me tremendous insight and advice! Because of this course, I have been inspired to explore more courses within the Econ department and potentially major in Economics.
SpringOn Campus
Favorite Class: RUSS 7.07-01: Monster TraffickingI took this course with Professor Jasmina Savic and examined how the vampire figure evolved over time, starting with Slavic literature, going through Dracula and Twilight, and ending with “vampire” political figures. I realized what the portrayal of vampires could tell me about the thoughts of that society, including the fact that the early notions of vampirism are akin to modern-day diseases. For my final project, I wrote a research paper comparing the gumiho (the Korean nine-tailed fox) to several Western vampires.
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Dartmouth Debunked, Part 1: Dorms
Welcome to the first part of Dartmouth Debunked, a series of comprehensive blog posts answering common questions first-years have prior to their arrival at Dartmouth. This post will cover all the housing options for a first-year student.
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Farewell to my First Year
It's hard to believe I am closing out my first year of college! Here is a reflection of my experiences this academic year.
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My First Green Key
Green Key: A quintessential Dartmouth tradition along with Homecoming and Winter Carnival—and the one remaining tradition I had yet to experience as a freshman. Here are my impressions of my first Green Key weekend!
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A Splendid Summary of Spring Studies
Part 3 of my series of class reflections ft. alliterative titles!
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The Search for (Student) Employment
Finding on-campus employment is easier than one might think. Read on to discover how I came to be in not one, but three on-campus jobs!
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Sunchasing to St. Johnsbury
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a phenomenal total solar eclipse occurred — and we happened to be within the path of totality. As a result, Dartmouth hosted a variety of eclipse-related events on- and off-campus. Find out how I spent the eclipse!
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My "Why Dartmouth": Freshman Spring Edition
There has never been a single moment when I have not been proud to be a part of the wonderful community that comes with being a student here.
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Whirlwind Wintery Wonderings
As I am wrapping up my second term at Dartmouth, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on where life has taken me—at least within this cozy college town.
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Eating at Dartmouth: A (Relatively) Allergy-Friendly Edition
To all of my prospective students and families who are worried about eating at Dartmouth with multiple allergies, dietary restrictions, etc., I got you! Here's how I safely eat every meal at Dartmouth!