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.
Q&As for Prospective and Incoming Students Part Two
1. Should I go on First-Year Trips?
At first, I forgot that First-Year Trips was optional because at least 95% of incoming freshmen embark on Trips every year. Even if you are not totally comfortable with the outdoors, you should consider signing up for Trips! There is a trip for every comfort level, ranging from a volunteering trip to a mountain biking trip. Trips was a great way for me to meet other first-years in a small setting that wasn't intimidating. Trips is so popular with Dartmouth students that a large number of upperclassmen (including me!) volunteer to lead trips.
My awesome First-Year Trip group!
How do you meet friends?
The Dartmouth Greek Life rushing process happens your sophomore year, so students rely on other ways to meet each other during their first year. The "Frat Ban" is a time when first-years spend time together during the first few weeks of school when they are prohibited from entering a Greek space. As for me, I have met my close friends through my roommate, in my classes, and my church. I have met so many friends through other friends, which is a product of Dartmouth's small size.
Do all Dartmouth students rush a sorority or fraternity?
Not at all! Roughly 60% of students are affiliated, which means 40% are not. To be transparent, Greek life has a significant presence on campus, but it does not make or break your experience. I have many friends who are affiliated and many friends who are not, and both have found communities they are involved with.
My favorite question: Coming from Georgia, how have you dealt with the cold weather?
Look, when it gets to -20 degrees in Hanover, it's not pleasant. But it's also not pleasant when Atlanta hits 100 degrees. Extreme weather is not fun anywhere, but I have learned there is not bad weather, just bad gear. You'll get through winter, and you may just enjoy it with snowball fights, sledding, and my favorite, Winter Carnival!
Two Georgia girls dressed for the cold weather!
While this doesn't begin to answer all questions incoming and prospective students have about Dartmouth, I hope this post provides some insight into the College on the Hill!
