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!
I wanted to start by thanking you for everything. I'll be honest that when I started, I was really nervous. The thought of leaving my high school friends and family for a school far away scared me.
When I was thrown into the woods surrounding Hanover during Freshman Trips, I got a taste for the outdoors culture that dominates Dartmouth, and I felt more sure for the upcoming year.
My "tripees" on Freshman Trips!
Orientation week was a whirlwind. I have never met so many people in one sitting! Bonfires, campus tours and days spent on the Connecticut River brought the Class of 2025 together.
Fall term threw me into college life. Suddenly I was taking college level courses that really challenged me academically. I learned to ask for help from professors and other students that were invaluable in my classes. I also learned how enjoyable niche topics that college courses cover could be!
Days spent at the Organic Farm
Winter term was unlike anything I had ever experienced. The -20 degree days definitely challenged me, but I came out tougher and learned to be flexible with not-so-ideal weather days! I learned there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear. I started enjoying hockey games, which is nothing short of amazing for a southern girl!
Students building a snowman!
My favorite term this year was definitely spring term. The weather was beautiful, and the Connecticut River and Green were always calling my name. Our annual music festival, Green Key, was nothing short of amazing. My eighth-grade self was so excited to hear the headline performer, KYLE, sing all of his hits.
Freshman year, you have given me countless academic and club opportunities, but what I'll remember most are the friends and connections I've made. While I won't remember every detail I learned in classes, I will never forget the memories I made with my classmates. Shoutout to the people I've met on my floor, clubs, classes, and simply out and about on campus.
That is all to say thank you for the friendships, laughs, and little "hellos" from this year. Twelve more weeks until sophomore year!
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!
