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!
During campus tours, people often ask me what Dartmouth students do on the weekends. While I can't speak for everyone, I like to stay busy on my days off!
This past week, I had a really busy day shadowing at Dartmouth Health, working at the Hood Museum of Art, eating amazing barbecue, as well as watching my friend in a play!
I woke up bright and early to shadow a doctor at Dartmouth Health. Every term, Dartmouth's Nathan Smith Society, the pre-health society on campus, sponsors a shadowing program for any interested students. There is a long list of doctors that students can choose from, from pediatrics to psychiatry. These shadowing opportunities are fantastic not only for shadowing hours for health professional schools but also for hands-on experience in finding out what type of medical specialty speaks to students! I chose to shadow a neonatal doctor, and I was able to see her interactions with patients, residents, and patient families. It was incredibly valuable to see a day in the life of a doctor, which is my goal. While I can't discuss specifics about the patients due to HIPAA, I'll say I definitely learned a lot in the span of one morning!
After shadowing, I headed to the Hood Museum of Art. As a Hood intern, I have many different responsibilities, and today, I helped with a community art-making event. The museum often hosts different events for Upper Valley residents, showing that it is an asset not only for Dartmouth students but also for the general public. It was so rewarding helping children assemble gold and silver art pieces modeled after the new Gilded exhibit in the museum.
Students enjoy behind-the-scenes views of the Hood Museum of Art
Following this, I went to Big Fatty's Barbeque for dinner with a friend. This amazing restaurant in White River Junction has barbeque that reminds me of home, with the taste of homemade brisket and baked beans!
To finish the day, I watched my friend perform in a play she wrote and directed in under 24 hours! As the website explains, "In 24 hours, students write, rehearse and perform their own original works. A Dartmouth student theater tradition."
What a day! I'm so grateful to go to a college that always keeps me on my toes.
As a Digital Media Student Director for Dartmouth's First-Generation Office, it is my role on campus to amplify first-gen voices, foster community, and create meaningful connections through creative outreach.
This fall, Dartmouth provided me with incredible opportunities to get involved in politics. I registered as a New Hampshire voter, joined civic organizations, canvassed, and more! Read on to follow my journey leading up to Election Day!
