Taking Classes Outside my Major
Dartmouth is a liberal arts institution, which means it has an emphasis on a well-rounded education.
Studying abroad at Trinity College, Dublin has really made me appreciate Dartmouth's liberal arts curriculum. At Trinity, students are only able to study one or two subjects; however, at Dartmouth students are encouraged to take classes in many different departments.
In fact, some of my favorite classes have been in departments outside my area of study.
I took "Indian Country Today" and "Federal Indian Law" with Professor Bruce Duthu, and both classes were fascinating to me. These classes are in the Native and Indigenous Studies Department, and "Federal Indian Law" is cross listed in the Government department. Professor Duthu was an amazing lecturer, and I was able to learn about Dartmouth's past with Indigenous peoples.
During my freshman spring, I took Economics 2, which is an introductory Economics course. I really enjoyed the class because it gave me a fresh perspective on the economy and stock market and provided me with tangible skills to manage my money.
This past summer, I took "The Jewish Jesus" in the Religion department, and Professor Vuong, a visiting professor, did a fantastic job of making the subject fascinating to me. We did interactive activites (like working with real vellum paper) in order to truly understand the subject.
All of the classes I take for my pre-health requirements are outside of my major, Classical Studies. Taking STEM classes alongside my Classics classes allows me to have a balance between papers and tests, which makes studying and writing more manageable.
Most majors at Dartmouth are around 12 classes, and minors are typically 6 classes. With a graduation requirement of 35 classes, that gives students 17 classes to explore! I've thoroughly enjoyed taking a variety of classes during my time at Dartmouth.