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.
That depends! Dartmouth has a multitude of room setups that all depend on how you answer your housing questionnaire. If you need complete silence (like I do) to sleep, you will likely be placed in a single room or a two room double, which is two connected rooms with one person in each. If you are an outgoing person, you could be placed in a large one room triple with three people in one room. There are also two room triples (three people in two rooms), three room doubles (two people in three rooms), and the traditional one room double (two people in one room).
One of many dorms on campus
Who will my roommate be?
Unlike most schools, Dartmouth does random roommates for all first-year students that are determined by the housing questionnaire. My advice is to be honest on the questionnaire so that you will receive your best match! My freshman roommate and I got along so well that we are rooming together next year!
My roommate and I run together!
How much homework should we expect?
That all depends on your classes. My humanities classes have daily homework that requires reading and writing. My STEM classes are mostly test-based and the workload fluctuates depending on how close I am to the test date. With all that said, I usually finish my classes by noon and spend the majority of the afternoon studying and doing homework.
How do I get through homesickness?
I am a real homebody and have always been close with my family, especially my younger sister. I'll be honest that at the beginning of freshman year, I was pretty homesick. However, as I got more involved with extracurriculars and made more friends, I began to feel more comfortable being away from my family. A daily call home also helps me stay connected with my family.
What are some tips to succeed in class?
My number one piece of advice is getting to know the professor. While all the accolades and degrees Dartmouth professors hold can be intimidating, in my experience they have all been down to earth and eager to help students succeed in their classes. Going to office hours helps me better understand the class material and also builds the student-professor relationship.
Two of my favorite upperclassmen friends who always help me in my classes.
Relying on upperclassmen has also been tremendously helpful for me. They've been through several Dartmouth classes and are accustomed to the rigor. Studying with them has also helped me get to know students outside of my class year!
As I approach the halfway mark of my Dartmouth journey this spring, I find myself reflecting on the significance of distributive and world culture requirements in shaping my academic experience.
This is my final term before senior year, which is both exciting and terrifying at the same time. One thing I am excited about is the classes I am taking this term, so let me tell you more!
This is part two of me "nerding out" about my honors thesis! If you want to learn more about independent projects, theses, or the humanities at Dartmouth, check it out!
