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!
The people at Dartmouth make Dartmouth what it is. Dartmouth is in a rural area, so people are really intentional about coming here and are excited about being here. Because we are such a small student body, we are a tight knit group. I almost never cross the Green without seeing someone from my hall, class, or activity that I wave to.
Students collaborating in Biology class.
Because Dartmouth is a college, professors are solely focused on undergraduates and want to get to know us. In my "NAS 25: Indian Country Today" class with over eighty people, Professor Duthu knew everyone's names! In my "BIOL 13: Gene Expression and Inheritance" office hours, Professor Thomas Jack would go above and beyond in answering my questions and wanted to get to know me as a person. He even walked several miles in a snow storm to hold class. That is dedication!
The Upper Valley has so many opportunities to explore. Admittedly, I was not outdoorsy before coming to Dartmouth, but that changed when I encountered the beautiful New Hampshire woods. Now I go on runs in Pine Park, Occum, and in the broader area.
The class structure is great. My high school ran on a quarter system, and I wanted the same structure in college, which Dartmouth has. The D-Plan consists of four 10 week terms: Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring. While the classes are fast paced, you complete them in just 10 weeks! We also just take three classes at a time, which allows us to dive deep into the subject material.
Acapella is a favorite among students.
Students are very involved. Almost everyone I know is highly committed to at least one extracurricular. They're not just checking boxes for their resumes; students love what they do—whether it's a DI sport, acapella group, writing for The Dartmouth, religious groups, or their Greek space. In these groups, students make friends in all class years. Some of my closest friends have come from The D, Dartmouth EMS, and even this blog (hey Emily and Paulina)!
When considering your college choice, make sure to consider beyond the academics of a school. The people, traditions, and everything else that makes a college unique. For me, Dartmouth had the most unique qualities about it, and that's why I'm here and continue to choose Dartmouth!
Applying early to a university can be overwhelming and confusing. As someone who did not apply to Dartmouth through early decision, here are a couple tips that I could have used when thinking about applying early to a school!
