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Crystal Wang

Class of 2028
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Bio 

Howdy! My name is Crystal and I'm a '28 from 1899.2 miles away in Fulshear, Texas hoping to study Biology on the pre-health track. Outside of being on the grind in my classes at Dartmouth, I enjoy dancing (poorly and with dance groups on campus), cooking (microwave oatmeal), and taking Buzzfeed quizzes to find out what breakfast food I am. While I'll miss Bucc-ee's and brisket from my native state, I'm beyond excited to explore all that the woods have to offer! Hopefully I'll see y'all around!

Academic Program 

Biology

Favorite Thing Right Now 

My bathrobe!

Hometown 

Fulshear, TX

Pronouns 

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Crystal's D-Plan

What's a D-Plan?

    • FallHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: CHEM 11

      Chem 11 is my first pre-health course (and consequently my favorite course thus far); I came into Chem 11 with a bit of apprehension over what to expect since the course takes the place of the two-course alternative Chem 5 and 6 sequence. I’ll admit, there was a bit of a learning curve, especially since I hadn’t taken chemistry since junior year of high school, but Prof. Wenlin Zhang’s office hours have become an excellent way for me to gain a better grasp of the course content and work with other students through new concepts. I’m super glad that I chose this course for my first fall!

    • WinterHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: WRIT 07.47: Visual Poems

      My First-Year Seminar, a Dartmouth requirement for all first-year students, concerns poetry that has a unique focus on the visual nature of the work. From pieces that cover an actual description of a work of art, to pieces that form a unique shape, we discuss how form can have a meaningful impact on the interpretation of the poem itself. I originally wasn’t too sure if I would enjoy this class since my experience with poetry is pretty sparse, but I found myself really enjoying the analytical discussions that we have. Features of the class include trips to the Hood Museum of Art and the Book Arts Workshop!

    • SpringHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: BIOL 12: Cell Structure and Function

      After taking BIOL 13: Gene Expression and Inheritance, last term with Professor Dolph, I knew that I wanted to continue exploring the foundational biology courses offered at Dartmouth, and BIOL 12 was no exception! Even though it’s my earliest class of the day, Professor Schaller makes the class super interesting and integrates real-world applications of what we learn in class through literature reviews. The lab component of this class is super interesting, as we apply techniques we’ve learned about conceptually in class to the lab! Even though the class can certainly be a bit daunting, it poses a fun challenge for anyone interested in learning more about biology! From microtubules to myc-sensitive antibodies, the fun never ends!

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So You Want to Join the Woods: Tackling Interview Season (Part Two)

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As wintertime rolls around and applications begin to be read, applicants may be offered the opportunity to interview with a Dartmouth alumni. Read on to learn more about the ins and outs of the process!

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Posted 02/1/2025 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts
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This is SO Going on Strava: A Recap of My First-Year Trip!

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First-Year what? Dartmouth makes good use of its surroundings! Follow me (into the woods) as I highlight my current favorite experience so far as a first-year student at Dartmouth!

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Posted 10/20/2024 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts

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