Hey y'all! I'm Caroline York, and I'm a '25 from Georgia! My hope is to share my Dartmouth experience with potential '29s, '30s, '31s 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 do medical research! Otherwise, you'll find me at the Norwich Farmers' Market, 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.
Math 3 with Professor Erp was such a delight! He made math so understandable and accessible. I can honestly say I enjoy doing integrals after this class!
This class was fantastic! Professor Kramer is very knowledgeable about this field. Although I don't have an engineering background, this class was a great introduction. I learned how everything from medical tools to the Colosseum were made and built.
SummerAtlanta, GA
This was my first off-term (meaning I wasn't taking any Dartmouth classes) since my sophomore spring! I did a wonderful internship that was completely funded by Dartmouth; I'll write blog posts to share more!
FallAtlanta, GA
This was another great off-term internship that was funded by Dartmouth!
One thing that sets Dartmouth apart from other schools I applied to is the peer recommendation. Like at other schools, two teacher recommendations are required for Dartmouth, but admissions officers want to know what you're like outside of the classroom! The "peer" can really be anyone close to you, including friends, classmates, siblings, cousins, etc. My peer recommendation was from my high school best friend (also named Caroline!) who knew me better than anyone else.
When picking your peer recommendation, I would choose someone who can vouch for your personal qualities or stories you want admissions to know about you. After getting into Dartmouth, Caroline shared her recommendation letter with me. She wrote about abstract qualities about me, but what stood out was a story. She wrote about how much time I put into my toga costumes for Latin state conventions in high school. This demonstrated to admissions a different side of myself aside from my academic work. It also showed my commitment to my major, Classics.
For the "Why Dartmouth" essay, you only have 100 words to talk about all the reasons you want to attend Dartmouth! This essay was both exciting and challenging. How in the world could I describe the school of my dreams in under 100 words? For me, I chose specific aspects of Dartmouth I would participate in. While I did highlight the academic programs I wanted to do, I spent most of my words on what I would do outside of the classroom. I wrote about hiking The Fifty and writing for The Dartmouth, and I did both just this weekend!
Supporting The Fifty, a dream I had in my Why Dartmouth essay!
The alumni interview is a fantastic opportunity to show Dartmouth who you are and to get to know Dartmouth on a deeper level. In my interview, my interviewer was a '20 who asked me about five questions about myself, but my favorite part was when I was able to ask her questions. She was very honest about her experience and provided concrete examples of her time on campus.
Applying to college can be intimidating, but taking it in small bits can make it more manageable!
Learn about the different programs Dartmouth offers prospective students to explore campus life, learn about Dartmouth, and enjoy an all-expenses paid trip to Hanover!
In addition to blogging, I work as a Fellow for the Tucker Center, which focuses on promoting spiritual and ethical life on campus. As part of this role, I'm leading the Interfaith Alternative Spring Break Trip. Read on to learn more about my work!
