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!
Do you consider yourself religious? If you answered yes or no to that question, the Tucker Center is for you! The center's mission statement is "The William Jewett Tucker Center inspires and supports members of the Dartmouth community to cultivate a deep sense of meaning and purpose through spiritual, ethical, and moral exploration and engagement,"; regardless of your religious background.
The Tucker Center hosts multiple events every term, ranging from interfaith dinners every Tuesday night (with free Thai food!), a Monastic visit, and a special Baccalaureate service for graduation every year.
The Tucker Center is an overarching office with many different sub-groups, including the Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center, Vox Christian Fellowship (a Christian organization), a Buddhist organization, and a Muslim student group, among many others. While each group has its own meetings and spaces, the Tucker Center serves as a nice catalyst for interfaith conversations and unity.
It doesn't hurt that the staff at the Tucker Center are absolutely wonderful. Reverend Nancy Vogele '85 runs the Tucker Center and as a Dartmouth alumna, she knows the school really well. I've been fortunate enough to have several conversations with her, both about our shared faith and about life in general, and she is there to talk to anyone!
The Tucker Center also has several student employment opportunities. They run a program called the Tucker Center Fellows, which is a yearlong work program where fellows get to explore their faith through different events and get paid! The Tucker Center also offers two internships: a summer faith-based non-profit internship and a Christian-based non-profit internship (CROSS), which can occur in any term. I've been lucky enough to do the CROSS internship, and with the funding from Dartmouth, I was able to work at a Christian homeless shelter in Marietta, GA.
The Tucker Center!
Overall, I highly recommend you check out the Tucker Center (located at 6154 South Fairbanks Hall, Hanover, NH 03755) if you visit Dartmouth. Stop in, say hello, and you will find just another reason I love my school!
Dartmouth's dining options are reduced during winterim due to the significantly smaller number of students on campus. Find out about dining options during winterim, from a dietary, logistical, and financial perspective!
In elementary school, I did ballet. In middle school, I tried diving. In high school, I played volleyball. And now, in college, I guess I'm a hockey player! Read on to learn a bit about Dartmouth Club Sports and our Women's Ice Hockey Program!
