Hello! My name is Cal Shin, and I am a '27 double-majoring in Economics and Philosophy. When I'm not studying or writing a blog post, you can find me drawing as the Design Editor for The Dartmouth, hosting my radio show at WebDCR, or spending time with my friends. And if I'm not doing any of those, I'm probably watching cat videos. Follow along as I share the moments that make Dartmouth feel like home!
Hello! I'm Cal, and I'm a '27—that is, a member of the class of 2027—at Dartmouth.
"Oh, Cal as in California!" is probably what you're thinking. Even if it's not, this is just one typical response I am often met with whenever I introduce myself. I'm not from California, as my name would suggest, but rather, the state of North Carolina.
Another interesting response I occasionally get is, "Oh, like calzones!" often prompting a discussion about whether calzones are pizza, sandwiches, or neither. While I would love to give an opinion, I am allergic to most pizza, calzones, and bread. Having tried my first allergy-free pizza this year, I may not be the most qualified to give an opinion. A quick Google search, however, says that calzones do count as pizza, not sandwiches.
As of now, I am planning to study computer science, economics, philosophy, classics, and public policy. I know that's a wide range of disciplines, and to tell you the truth, I have no idea what I want to major in yet! That's why I appreciate Dartmouth's flexibility and encouragement in pursuing interdisciplinary studies. I do know that I'll hone my creative side at Dartmouth. I love drawing in my free time, and I do a ton of digital art and graphic design! One of my goals at Dartmouth is to get into photography—to learn how to use different types of cameras, photo manipulation, and photo editing. Expect to see some of my artwork and photos in my future blog posts!
Here's a photo I took of a sunset as I walked back to my dorm one evening!
"What's it like working for admissions?" "Are you being truthful with your answers?" "Are you being scripted?" Let's dive right into all these questions.
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!
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.
