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!
WinterAtlanta, GA
For winter term, I decided to do an internship with an Atlanta-based ophthalmologist that was completely funded by the Center for Professional Development (CPD). I worked for Dr. Jordan Stanley, who specializes in glaucoma and cataract surgeries, and I had the opportunity to shadow him and gain hands-on clinical experience that is invaluable to a future career in medicine. Thank you, CPD and Dr. Stanley for this incredible term!
My name is Aarushi Jain, and I'm in the Class of 2025. I'm on the Women's rowing team at Dartmouth. I'm a double major in Psychology and PPE (Politics, Philosophy, and Economics). My athletic experience at Dartmouth has been amazing. I love that being an athlete doesn't limit me—I can still explore other interests, like being on the dance team (Raaz). I also love having a team that feels like a second family. Even if we don't talk every day, I always know I can find a teammate at Foco (the Dartmouth dining hall) to sit with.
A beautiful day on the Connecticut River!
2. Tell me about your study abroad experience.
I studied abroad in Barcelona on the LSA+ program and lived with a host family. My host mom and I still text to this day—she's the best! It was an incredible experience. Since I'm a fall and spring athlete, I could only take winter abroad, which meant I had to plan early. I applied during my freshman winter to study abroad in my sophomore winter. Dartmouth offers so many great abroad programs, and I knew it was something I wanted to do.
Aarushi and her host mom!
3. How did you balance being a student-athlete while studying abroad?
The biggest challenge was planning my D-Plan—figuring out which terms I could take off and which I needed to be on campus. The actual application process for study abroad was straightforward—just a written application. The key was communicating with my coach early to make sure it was feasible. Dartmouth didn't provide specific resources for maintaining training abroad, so I took it upon myself to enroll in a gym and stay active. As a coxswain, I didn't need to do intense erg pieces, so I focused on running and general fitness while staying in touch with my team and coach.
Aarushi exploring local cuisine on her LSA!
4. What are your thoughts on the D-Plan?
I'm a huge fan of the D-Plan. Without it, I wouldn't have been able to study abroad because most schools follow a semester system with fall and spring terms. Since my rowing seasons are in the fall and spring, the extra winter term made studying abroad possible. The flexibility also allowed me to do an internship—I spent my junior winter working at the New York State Supreme Court in New York City, which was an incredible experience.
5. Do you know of any other student-athletes who studied abroad?
Yes! Another rower did the same Barcelona LSA+ program. He was able to maintain his training while abroad. There were members of two other teams on my program as well.
6. What advice would you give to high school students considering Dartmouth as a place to do both athletics and study abroad?
The biggest thing is to figure out your D-Plan early. Since I had to apply for study abroad during my freshman winter, I needed to have a plan for which terms I could take off and which I needed to be on campus. Communicating with your coach early about your goals—whether it's studying abroad or anything else—is really important.
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