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!
Biggest Difference Between Dartmouth and Trinity College, Dublin
As you may know from reading my previous blogs, I am currently doing a transfer term at Trinity College, Dublin. My experience so far has been amazing, and it has really highlighted the differences between Dartmouth and other universities.
1. Location:Trinity is in the heart of Dublin, which is quite different from Dartmouth's rural location in New Hampshire. Being in a city has shown me the importance of community. On the weekends, students vacate campus and migrate to spots in the city; at Dartmouth, students really come together and make the most of the rural location with hikes, trips, and campus-coordinated activities.
2. Enrollment Size: Trinity is a large university with over 20,000 total students, which is much larger than Dartmouth's small 4,400 undergraduate size. At Dartmouth, I almost always see a friendly face on my way to class; at Trinity, I recognize very few people. In my Dartmouth classes, I usually know at least one person who I can study with or ask questions; with Trinity's large size, it's much harder to build connections with classmates.
3. Courses:Because Trinity is nearly five times the size of Dartmouth, my classes are much larger. All of my classes have at least fifty people in them, while at Dartmouth, the majority of my classes have fewer than twenty students. Thus, the lectures at Trinity are much less engaging and less discussion-focused than at Dartmouth.
4. Major:Dartmouth is a liberal arts college, meaning it encourages students to try many fields of study. On the other hand, Trinity students pick one or two majors, and they can only take classes in their chosen field. Because of this, Trinity students have a much more limited choice in their course selection than Dartmouth students. Next term at Dartmouth, I plan to take math, physics, anthropology, and a classics course—courses across numerous disciplines; while at Trinity, students only take three courses in their specific major.
5. Housing: At Dartmouth, 90% of students live on campus all four years, and at Trinity, the vast majority of students live far off campus, often with their parents. I really appreciate the fact that Dartmouth students all live close together because it fosters a unique sense of community that Trinity lacks, with students living all over the city.
Overall, my experience at Trinity has highlighted several unique aspects of Dartmouth that I really appreciate!
Every Dartmouth student is required to demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English. Here's my experience navigating the language requirement!
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!
