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!
1. What was it like going to high school in New York City?
It was a really nice opportunity to get out of Westchester, New York, where I lived. You see so many more people and the commute was really interesting. It opened me up to a lot more experiences and more freedom.
2. Why did you choose Dartmouth over more urban schools?
I think New York City is great, but there's not a sense of community on a small scale. Everyone's on their own out there and on most city campuses, you don't have a close community. People have dining plans where they go out into the city to eat and not the same dining hall together where you see everyone you know. I just thought the chance to be in Hanover for four years was a really great opportunity.
3. What was the biggest change from New York to Hanover?
Everything closes so early here! That was a big shock, but definitely worth the trade off!
4. What has been your favorite part about going to school in rural New Hampshire?
I would say that beyond the opportunity, you can go a mile in any direction, and you could be in the river, in the woods. We have our skiway just twenty minutes away. I love how it is so beautiful while you're still on campus.
5. What advantages do you see to going to a rural school?
I think you can't beat the community because you're always seeing the same people all the time. I like our unique relationship with the town of Hanover because Dartmouth is all of Hanover for the most part, which is so different from New York and a New York school. I like the chance to be removed from other distractions, and it's really about making the most of the time that you have at Dartmouth.
6. What advice would you give to students from urban areas thinking about applying to Dartmouth?
I would say even if you think you don't like the outdoors, give it a chance. You're likely never going to get the chance to live in a rural area again because most likely you're going to live in a city after college. I love how everything is a maximum of a five-minute walk from nature.
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!
Join me for a 5:30 A.M adventure as I hike the Gile Mountain to catch the sunrise and explore the Norwich Farmers' Market, enjoying delicious treats and a beautiful morning!
