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Chelsea Mills

Class of 2026
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About 

Hi! I'm Chelsea Mills, a '26 from North Potomac, Maryland. I'm a pre-med student pursuing a Psychology major and a Biology minor. I'm a tour guide, co-president of the Student Mental Health Union, and an outreach coordinator for Camp Kesem (a college-run camp for kids with a parent who has cancer). On weekends, you might find me grabbing a bite at The Works Cafe, spending time with friends in my sorority house, or taking a stroll around Occom Pond. I hope you enjoy my blog- thanks for reading :)

Academic Program 

Psychology with a Biology minor, Pre-Med!

Favorite Thing Right Now 

Seeing cute dogs on campus

Hometown 

North Potomac, Maryland

Pronouns 

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Chelsea's D-Plan

What's a D-Plan?

    • FallHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: LAT 003: Latin 3

      I studied Latin throughout high school, and I intended to continue the language at Dartmouth. Latin 3 was a good introduction to the Classics department. I was really surprised with how immersive my class was! We even visited the Rauner Special Collections Library on campus, where we had access to the original manuscripts (made of animal skin!) of Ovid's poems. I'm excited for similar experiences in the near future; I plan on majoring in Classics!

    • WinterHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: ENGS 12: Design Thinking

      I'm not an Engineering major, but I LOVED ENGS 12. It's the kind of class that you take just because you've heard so many great things about it. A friend recommended this class and professor (Rafe Steinhauer) to me- and I'm so glad they did. Not to be dramatic, but this Design Thinking class literally changed the way I understand the world around me. I learned about creativity, problem solving, and collaboration in an immersive way. The group projects helped my apply this knowledge on a daily basis. I constantly find myself transferring what I learned to my current academic and personal life. I can't recommend this class enough!

    • SpringHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: CHEM 07.05: Sci Communication & Context

      "Science Communication & Context" was my chosen topic to fulfill Dartmouth's first year Writing Seminar requirement. My seminar was taught by a notable professor in the Chemistry department. As a pre-med student, I have a lot of interest in STEM. I think the phenomenon of miscommunication in science is one that is both interesting and socially relevant. I also love the discussions in this class because many of my peers come from different backgrounds.

    • SummerRome, Italy

      Favorite Class: ITAL 004: Reading Rome

      I took Italian 1,2, and 4 during my study abroad in Rome. While the other two were introductory language classes, Italian 4 focused on the cultural aspects of the city. It gave us a well-rounded experience beyond the language itself. Our classroom's location in Rome also allowed us to engage in the culture ourselves. I was shocked at how much we covered in just ten weeks! We went on several guided tours of museums and monuments (Colosseum, Roman Forum, St. Peters and Vatican Museums, Borghese Gallery), went to an opera house, participated in a cooking class, etc. I loved my time in Italy!

    • FallHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: PYSC 24: Abnormal Psychology

      Both the Neuroscience and Psychology majors fall within the Psychological and Brain Sciences department. While most pre-health students tend to gravitate towards Neuroscience, I’ve always known that Psychology was my genuine interest. I have a family member with a mental illness, which has inspired my commitment to learning how mental illnesses affect behavior and cognition. Abnormal Psychology affirmed my passion for this topic. This class explores the etiology, symptoms, diagnostic process, and treatments for several mental illnesses.

    • WinterHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: BIO 13: Genetics

      Biology 12, Cell Structure and Function, and Biology 13, Genetics, are the two most popular introductory courses in the Biology department for pre-med students. Each professor who teaches these courses utilizes a slightly different approach. My professor, Patrick Dolph, used a flipped-classroom method that I found incredibly beneficial. I liked how I could learn the material on my own before completing practice problems in class with my group. I don’t know how I got so lucky, but I ended up being assigned to a great group! We had a great social dynamic, which made collaborating on practice problems a bit less intimidating.

    • SpringNorth Potomac, MD

      Favorite Class: Off-term!

    • SummerHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: HUM 4.02: The Sixties

      This class didn’t fulfill any of my distributives or count toward my major, but I certainly don’t regret taking it. As a STEM/pre-health student, this class was truly a breath of fresh air. I’ve always found that certain topics in History interest me more than others. Social change and activism, for example, were particularly fascinating to learn about. Professor Randall Balmer brought these 1960s themes to life in this class. We also listened to many popular songs from each year in the decade. This helped me relate to the history in a more personal and engaging way.

    • FallHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: THEA 26: Movement Fundamentals

      Anybody who knows me knows that I can’t dance… at all. But I love doing it! This class was perfect for me. It’s a beginner-friendly class that fulfills the art distributive requirement. You didn’t even need to know how to count music to follow along. The professor did a great job of creating a comfortable atmosphere. He taught us all the dance moves we needed to know and supported our efforts in executing them. I learned about how a character can be expressed through movement in a very immersive way. The final for this class allowed me to choreograph a one-minute dance to one of my favorite songs, “The Greatest” by Billie Eilish.

College girls in matching pink shirts make their sorority hand symbol on bid day

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Greek Life tends to cause anxiety for incoming Dartmouth students, and rightfully so. I had no idea whether I considered myself a "sorority girl" or not. I'll share my candid opinions about Greek Life, and tell you why I ended up rushing a sorority!

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