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!
Hi! You're reading this because either you, your loved one, or your student has an interest in Dartmouth. Guess what, so do I! Consider the ice broken. Now that we know each other, I want to tell you more about myself and my first couple of weeks of college.
My First Year Trips group as we hike the Appalachian Trail.
My name is Caroline, and I was born and raised in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, whose heat steered my college choices way north. Because of my upbringing, you will often find me with a cup of sweet tea, a t-shirt that says something along the lines of "Peace, Y'all, South," and the Alabama football game streaming on my phone. I've discovered Dartmouth students come from all walks of life, so I feel at ease to really be me!
In high school, my favorite activities were cross country, volunteering at the local zoo and aquarium, and the Latin club. I plan to continue these pursuits at Dartmouth, with the exception of really early morning runs (which were the product of the Atlanta heat, see above). Here at Dartmouth I plan to take advantage of the rural setting and start skiing on Dartmouth's very own skiway, hike the Appalachian Trail, and take leisurely swims in the Connecticut River.
As of now, I plan to be a Classics major with a focus on Ancient History and pursue the pre-med track. However, Dartmouth's flexibility allows students to change majors and concentrations, so you'll have to check back with me!
This is my friend and me after our first day of class!
While I've only been in Hanover, Dartmouth's hometown, for two weeks, I can already call this place home. I've counted a total of 28 Foco (Dartmouth's dining hall) cookies, 7 runs with already close floormates, and 4 hours in the beautiful Baker-Berry library. Dartmouth's ample surrounding space allows students to explore the great outdoors with one another, and I've already done that with First-Year Trips. Most Dartmouth students partake in the multi-day outdoors adventure during orientation that serves as an introduction to Dartmouth traditions and its surroundings. Among many other choices, I selected hiking, and I got to explore the Appalachian Trail near campus. I was admittedly nervous going away from home, but I was comforted by the fact I was on a trail that runs all the way through my home state, Georgia.
I'm thrilled to share my next adventure with you all as I take on the New England winters and all that Dartmouth throws my way!
Dartmouth is not just a college. With world-renowned graduate schools, why would we choose to call ourselves a college instead of a university? The story behind that decision dates back to a significant Supreme Court ruling.
On a quiet spring Saturday in Hanover, I traded the usual campus buzz for Monet in the morning and archery in the afternoon—a reminder that Dartmouth weekends can be just as meaningful when they're slow, reflective, and a little unexpected.
During my sophomore spring quarter, I took on the challenge of four STEM courses, and while it has been intense, the unexpected connections across subjects and the joy of learning have made it one of my most rewarding academic experiences yet.
Read about the Sophomore Summer Soiree and how I got to witness the beginning of something that hopefully grows into a long-standing Dartmouth tradition!
Here is my list of the restaurants in Hanover within walking distance of Dartmouth. Whether you're touring campus for the first time or are a Dartmouth student in need of a new place to eat, feel free to reference this list!
As I approach the end of my first year at Dartmouth, I would like to reflect on some of the experiences and lessons I've learned throughout this school year.
