Hello! My name is Cal Shin, and I am a '27 planning to double-major in Economics and Philosophy. Outside of academics and blogging, you can find me drawing (perhaps even designing for The Dartmouth), hosting my radio show as a proud deejay at WebDCR, perusing the Free Market, or hanging out with friends. Ultimately, I am an artist and a storyteller. I hope you enjoy reading about my Dartmouth experience; the journey has just begun!
I 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!
I 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.
I 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.
Dartmouth Debunked, Part 6: Sickness Survival Strategies
With people gathering from all over the world in a new environment and added stressors that come with adjusting to college and its courseload, there is no doubt that people will become sick at some point. Unfortunately, being sick may seem detrimental with Dartmouth's fast-paced quarter system. What do you do when you are so sick that you cannot go to class?
Before you get sick, make sure to have your preferred medicine(s) readily available in your dorm. (Wondering where you can get medication? Read Part 4 of my Dartmouth Debunked series.) Additionally, you can pick up free masks (blue surgical masks and/or white N95 masks) and COVID tests from any one of these locations around campus. It's not a bad idea to mask up, especially during the first few weeks of class, for both your safety and the safety of others.
A map of face mask and COVID test pick-up locations
However, not everything goes according to plan. If you find yourself feeling ill, make sure to take a COVID test as soon as possible. Additionally, it is a good idea to let your professors know that you won't be able to attend class due to illness. Unlike most colleges, students do not need to send a doctor's note verifying their illness to their professors. Instead, send your professor a short email briefing them about your illness and your inability to attend class, and make sure to CC your dean on that email. Most professors are very understanding as long as you let them know of any conflicts ahead of time. Afterwards, use your best judgment to determine how you can recover best. Get lots of rest, watch lecture recordings if your professor has them, ask a few classmates to send you some notes to catch up on the lectures you've missed, and keep up with any assignments via Canvas. If you need to, you can consult with Dick's House, Dartmouth's Health Services, via appointment, walk-in, or phone call.
Hola chicos! Do not worry I know I might be making you a little hungry but I promise it'll be worth it! Come and take a seat with me at the cookout table:)
I'm starting my sophomore year feeling more grounded and clear about my academic and personal goals after a whirlwind first year of exploration. This fall, I'm excited for new experiences!
Welcome to my blog! Here you'll find snapshots of my life and explorations at Dartmouth, ruminations on life, outdoor adventures, process of finding my major and more. I can't wait to show you around!
As my first year (and first spring) at Dartmouth had come to an end, I wanted to provide some thoughts and reflections on my classes this term. Perhaps you'll find something you'd like to take someday!
My time at Dartmouth has been filled with a lot of change, yet I'm struck by how similar Dartmouth is to my life back home, or rather, how Dartmouth is quickly becoming a place I call home.
Classes are only one of the activities you can do on campus that teach you new skills. Read on to learn about my (very busy) first week, my training to become a French drill instructor, and my first meeting at my neuroscience lab.
