Hey y'all! I'm Caroline York, and I'm a '25 from Georgia! My hope is to share my Dartmouth experience with potential '28s, '29s, '30s 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 am a Hood Museum Intern! Otherwise, you'll find me in the Connecticut River, 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.
When you look at pictures of Dartmouth, one of the most popular images is of Baker-Berry Library, which is our iconic building in the center of campus. While you've seen the outside of this building, you might be wondering about what goes on inside.
There is a research librarian for every field of study at Dartmouth, and I have consistently gone to the Classics librarian for guidance for my research work. The librarians are more than happy to pick out several books that fit the exact needs of a school or research project. While there are plenty of paper books, the Dartmouth online library features many more works conveniently on your laptop.
Within the library, spots for studying are plentiful. We have a unique naming system for the spaces in Berry. FFB is First Floor Berry, 2FB is Second Floor Berry; you can probably guess what 3FB and 4FB are! As the floors increase, it gets quieter. FFB is a lively space where many people do group projects as well as socialize. On 4FB, it's so quiet that everyone will hear a pencil drop. You get the idea!
When students are in a total grind mode, they often go to the Stacks, which is a silent space where all the books live. This is often a very popular place during finals period!
Most often you'll find me in the Tower Room, which offers a cozy environment that is especially nice in the winter. If you need a visual, think Harry Potter Hogwarts for this space.
Students often like to take a break from the books with Novack Cafe, which features different drinks and pastries, offering a nice social atmosphere in stark contrast to some of the more studious spaces in the library.
The Dartmouth library is not only a space for studying, but also a place to see classmates and friends alike all in one place.
At Dartmouth, there is an undergraduate requirement for language; after all, it is the liberal arts! Fulfilling this requirement looks different for various people and I will focus on my experience.
I have written about being a student worker plenty of times in the past, but I have yet to talk about one of my favorite jobs ever: ticket selling at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a phenomenal total solar eclipse occurred — and we happened to be within the path of totality. As a result, Dartmouth hosted a variety of eclipse-related events on- and off-campus. Find out how I spent the eclipse!
