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.
My neighborhood is filled with young children whom I have nannied for the past few years, which prepared me to be a part of the SIBS program within the Center for Social Impact. I have continued babysitting this summer, catching up with old "clients"!
Dinner with one of my favorite kiddos!
I also have an internship at an Atlanta pediatrics office, where I have been learning invaluable hands-on skills. I have been working at the Covid vaccine clinic, digitizing medical records, and any other task that needs to be done around the office!
Many of my friends at Dartmouth have various internships this summer. One friend is working at a medical supply office, itemizing products. Another friend is working in Albany, New York at a finance office. Dartmouth helps connect students with internships through the Center for Professional Development. Alumni are also eager to offer internships and other opportunities to students. As for me, I reached out to the office and got in contact with a doctor.
My pediatrics office internship
As an avid country music fan, I have been to two country concerts this summer with high school friends. We saw the Zac Brown Band in June and Luke Bryan in July. While country music is popular in the South, it dominates Upper Valley radio stations. I always feel at home when I turn on the radio at Dartmouth!
In my free time, I have been working on an online EMS class, hopefully working toward my EMT license before the school year starts so I can work for Dartmouth EMS in an official capacity.
I have been staying busy so far this summer, and am excited to see where the rest of summer takes me!
At Dartmouth, there is an undergraduate requirement for language; after all, it is the liberal arts! Fulfilling this requirement looks different for various people and I will focus on my experience.
Traditionally, Dartmouth students take three courses during a term, but I decided to take four courses this term! Learn about course load and the academic system at Dartmouth.
Planning on visiting Dartmouth as a prospective student or an interested person wanting to see our beautiful campus? In this post, I share insider tips to ensure your visit is fulfilled!
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.
