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!
As it is election season, I thought it was a good time to talk about politics on Dartmouth's campus.
When I was applying to Dartmouth, it was in 2020, during an election year. I remember hearing about how important New Hampshire was in the primaries, and as I learned more about Dartmouth's participation and even potential influence on elections, it was just another reason that drew me to apply.
Because New Hampshire is one of the first states to hold primaries, the small state can have a large influence on who is ultimately selected as the candidate for each political party. Several news outlets have reported on Hanover's unique voting patterns as a college town and its influence on primaries with Dartmouth students voting (you can register to vote the day of elections in New Hampshire).
Dartmouth students campaigning for various politicians.
Many politicians have made their way through Hanover on the campaign trail, including Barack Obama, Nikki Haley, Joe Biden, and Andrew Yang, just to name a few. (A side note: one of my favorite Upper Valley restaurants, Jesse's Steakhouse, has a picture of Obama talking to community members in the restaurant from 2007 when he was first running as the Democratic nominee!). In the summer of 2023, I was on my way to class when I happened to see a Haley rally, which shows how frequently political figures come to campus!
A campus-wide email inviting students to an event with former Vice President Mike Pence.
The Dartmouth Political Union (DPU) does a great job in hosting people in politics throughout the year, not just in election season. One of my friends recently invited Cory Booker to campus and hosted a DPU dialogue with him that was open to campus and the community.
Senator Booker with a group of five Dartmouth students!
In an era when there has been a lot of heated rhetoric in politics, in my opinion, I think Dartmouth is a campus where you can express your views and freely participate in debates and discussions. As I am from the battleground state of Georgia, I have witnessed several political events that lack the decorum of politics that I feel Dartmouth has. Comparing my experience at Dartmouth political events to the ones I attended in Atlanta, I see Dartmouth events as a space open for debate and dialogue.
If you are interested in politics, the Rockefeller Center has incrediblefunding opportunities for students to work for non-partisan groups as well as senators, representatives, and local government officials both in New Hampshire as well as across the country.
Whether you want to be a Government major and love all things politics or are just interested in big elections, Dartmouth is a great place to experience election cycles and see US political figures!
Starting college in a new country is a big leap, but with orientation programs, cultural connections, and helpful resources, Dartmouth quickly became more than just a campus—it became home.
