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.
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.
With a network of about 80,000 living Dartmouth alumni, there are ample opportunities to connect with the Dartmouth community both during and after your time at Dartmouth. Within my undergraduate years, I have had the fortune to meet several Dartmouth alumni and form close connections with a few. Here are my experiences with connecting with alumni in New Hampshire and on a global scale:
With 2,385 Dartmouth alumni in the state of New Hampshire alone, many Dartmouth graduates fall so in love with Dartmouth they never leave the state itself! In the Upper Valley, I have met several alumni through my church as well as my professors. At my church, there are several members who are Dartmouth grads, and they always go out of their way to connect with Dartmouth students through taking us out to lunch, cooking us home cooked meals, and often serving as our families away from home. Additionally, I reconnected with my Dartmouth tour guide as she was an alumna living in the area who went to my church. We've been really close, and though she has since moved away, I will always value that friendship.
Our campus Christian fellowship, Vox Christian Fellowship, is led by Brianna, a Dartmouth '21, who is married to a Dartmouth '19. They are always having students come to their house for dinners. Because Brianna is an alumna, she understands the Dartmouth experience and is able to cater the ministry accordingly to Dartmouth students.
On a global scale, during my internship in Vietnam, I met a Dartmouth alumnus who was helping launch a new medical school in Hanoi. We had the chance to get dinner with another Dartmouth student, and it was really exciting to see the Dartmouth network as far away as Southeast Asia!
Dartmouth alumni are typically really excited about giving internships to Dartmouth students or providing mentorship in their industries. After I leave Dartmouth, I know the community will stay with me!
What an incredible spring! This term was undoubtedly my favorite that I've experienced thus far, and as I wait to board a flight back to campus for a highly anticipated Sophomore Summer, I reflect on everything that allowed this spring term to bloom.
I moved to Berlin for three months to live with a host family. These are my thoughts about the process and why exploring study abroad programs with host families is worthwhile!
