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!
WinterAtlanta, GA
For winter term, I decided to do an internship with an Atlanta-based ophthalmologist that was completely funded by the Center for Professional Development (CPD). I worked for Dr. Jordan Stanley, who specializes in glaucoma and cataract surgeries, and I had the opportunity to shadow him and gain hands-on clinical experience that is invaluable to a future career in medicine. Thank you, CPD and Dr. Stanley for this incredible term!
Dartmouth's 19th president, Sian Beilock, took office a little over a year and a half ago, and she recently embarked on a Presidential Welcome Tour, visiting cities all over the world, from San Francisco to Hong Kong, to talk with Dartmouth alumni.
The event started and ended with a reception for Dartmouth community members, including students, parents, and alumni. This was a great opportunity to meet people from all stages of life with connections to Dartmouth. Given Atlanta's 7 million population, it is nice to know a small cohort of people who have spent some time at the College on the Hill!
A member of the Board of Trustees, who said he met his wife on First-Year Trips, introduced Beilock to the audience. As a side note, there are some really cool people on the Board, including Constance W. Britton '89 (White Lotus star), Shonda Rhimes '91 (legendary creator of Grey's Anatomy and countless other TV shows ), Jacob Tapper '91 (CNN anchor and advisor to The Dartmouth)
President Beilock sits for a Q&A with the Board of Trustee member.
President Beilock took questions at the end of her talk, and one alumnus's question stood out in particular. A member of the class of 1964 explained to the audience that when he was at Dartmouth, he was taught Calculus by legendary Dartmouth President Kemeny, a floormate of Johannes von Trapp '63 (the son from The Sound of Music and the owner of a nearby ski lodge in Stowe), and listened to former Dartmouth professor Robert Frost read poetry on the weekends. As the oldest practicing oncologist in the nation, he said he had leaned on his undergraduate liberal arts education during his long career. He asked what Dartmouth's commitment to the undergraduate students was. Beilock answered and said in her eyes, Dartmouth is the best undergraduate institution in the nation.
Overall, I had a great time hearing more from Dartmouth's relatively new president and enjoyed meeting people who loved Dartmouth as much as I do!
A history class that starts with music, brings the past to life through debates and museum visits, and just might make me a history minor—welcome to History of China Since the 1800s.
Valentine's Day at Dartmouth is an exciting day to spread love and appreciation for the people around you! On campus, a myriad of programs are hosted for all students to enjoy.
Over break, I participated in the "Student-Alumni Winterim Chat Program," designed to allow first-year students to meet alumni, practice networking skills, and learn about a desired career field. Read on to learn about the journey!
