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.
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I had the opportunity to visit New York City for the summer! I met up with a good friend of mine, explored the city itself, and went to a networking event with other college students.
ECON 10 is one of the required courses for the Economics major. Based on my stellar experience with Professor Ha Yan Lee during ECON 1, when I saw that she was teaching ECON 10 this term, I immediately jumped at the chance to take the course with her. Once again, Professor Lee did an amazing job of breaking down concepts in an easy-to-understand manner. (The fact that her slideshows were colorful and featured various pictures of cats helped.)
There are several reasons why people opt to stay on campus during winterim. They may be an athlete, taking an accelerated EMT course sponsored by Dartmouth EMS, participating inTuck Business Bridge or TuckLAB, or working for an employer in the area. Some simply cannot or choose not to go home for a variety of reasons, including financial or geographical. Regardless of why people remain on campus during winterim, Dartmouth does a wonderful job at offering different resources and programming specifically for this six-week break. Let's spotlight a few!
The Winterim Events Calendar:This calendar is the hub for all events that take place from Thanksgiving Day to move-in at the beginning of January.
Dartmouth Outing Club (DOC): Surprisingly, the DOC offered programming to keep students occupied during winterim, ranging from solstice hikes to Dungeons & Dragons!
First-Generation Office (FGO)and theOffice of Pluralism and Leadership (OPAL):If you're looking for more social, less outdoorsy events to keep you warm in the New England winter weather, the FGO and OPAL offer events such as career help, movie nights at the Nugget (with free tickets), shuttles to local grocery stores in Lebanon or West Lebanon, and arts and crafts!
House communities:There is always at least one house community that offers fun social events during winterim. This year, North Park and South Housecollaborated to offer sauna sessions.
Dartmouth Dining: FoCo, Dartmouth's main dining hall, remains open during winterim and offers to-go meals for days they close. Additionally, locations like the Hanover Inn and The Church of Christ at Dartmouth College offer free meals during holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas—no religious affiliation required or expected. Learn more about eating well during winterim here.
When I arrived at Dartmouth, I assumed dorms were the only housing option. It wasn't until sophomore year that I discovered Max Kade House, a German-themed Living Learning Community, and realized what I had been missing.
Winter at Dartmouth has many special traditions, but my favorite winter activities so far have been the "little things": the random, spontaneous adventures Dartmouth students experience daily. Read to learn about my encounter with the "Winter S's"!
Oftentimes, life can be stressful. Though it's easy for me to feel anxious, I have found that identifying the things I am grateful for can be rather helpful. Read on to hear about what I appreciate.
Whether you're braving the cold on your way to class or participating in classic winter activities, there are plenty of ways to make the most of a Dartmouth winter!
