Emily Hemelt
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Emily's D-Plan
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Fallon campus
Favorite Class: CLST 1.03: Antiquity TodayMy fall term began with my favorite class so far at Dartmouth: Antiquity Today. In this intro-level Classics course, we analyzed our own culture through comparison. Delving into topics of violence in entertainment, philosophies of government, and attitudes about sex, we deconstructed our own cultural norms and biases through comparing them with the practices of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Embracing the spirit of the Greeks' dramatic stage was the wonderful professor, Paul Christesen. He would bring a bag of goodies and distribute them to students who asked questions as incentives for students to engage with the course material. Overall, I feel that I have learned worlds about my time as well as the past and can see the world through an enhanced sense thanks to this course.
Winteron campus
Favorite Class: EARS 002: The Evolution of Earth and LifeIn an introductory-level Earth Sciences class, we traveled through time studying the origin of the planet, the history of life on earth, its migration to land, as well as the mass extinctions that plagued ancient populations. A key component of this conversation was the earth’s current state, and how we are experiencing the beginning of the sixth mass extinction in earth’s history. We discussed causes of the earth’s critical state and compared carbon levels throughout time to better understand our current carbon situation. In homework assignments, we took what we learned in the classroom into the field, which was my favorite component of the course. We wrapped up the class with the coolest project: Constructing a proposal that would meet the goals set in Biden’s energy plan as practically as possible.
Springon campus
Favorite Class: Religion and the Rise of CapitalismAs a last-minute change during Dartmouth's 'add-drop' period (the two weeks where students can make scheduling adjustments), I checked this class's box on a whim. I surely was glad I did because we engaged in some of the most interesting discussions about what makes up a religion and how other frameworks, like economic systems, can overlap. Over the term, we delved into the history of capitalism, the depraved ethics behind the origin of America's capitalistic system, and the Catholic Church's role in capitalism through usury. Very engaging and applicable class to round out Freshman Spring!
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Fallon-campus
Favorite Class: Mind, Heart, BrainWhat is the soul? Is it the same as the mind? What's the difference between the mind and the brain? How does the heart factor in? I absolutely adored this class that took a stab at the big questions! Or, at least, guided us through how the ancient philosophers viewed the intangible things that make us who we are. From readings about ancient physics-which could be surprisingly accurate!-to discussions about ancient views on psychiatric disabilities, we pieced together answers and started seeing from the eyes of the great thinkers of the day!
Back to Campus for Dartmouth Reunions: A Student Worker's Perspective
After a term away, I returned to campus to work for Dartmouth Reunions! Come along to read about what work looked like for me and some takeaways!
Hanover's Three Cafés!
Come along to read about where Dartmouth students study or hang out when they're not on campus: nearby cafe's!
Going Greek!
Greek life, rush, and how much being affiliated impacts life at Dartmouth-read along to learn about my take!
Dinertoure!
Do you love breakfast? Come along to read about a club that takes you to diners in the area!
Docking in at Dartmouth Again!
Over the summer, I had the opportunity of a lifetime: living in Rome on a study abroad! And while it was an amazing experience, homesickness began to set in. Who would have thought that anchoring at Dartmouth would be my solution!
DOC Formal
Memorial Day weekend held so many memories for me as the term begins to wrap up. One of those was DOC formal, a dance put on by the biggest club at Dartmouth!
West House Takes on New York!
This weekend, West House had its annual trip to New York! Come along to read about our two days in the city!!
Winter Walk On!
When I came to college, I was excited for everything about the school but found myself missing being on a sports team, like I was in high school. Read on to hear about sports/teams at Dartmouth!
An Ode to my Favorite Teachers
A post about my journey in classics, and the teachers that guided me to my passion!
But...Where's the City?
Over the past two weeks, I've had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful '26s! Their most common question was "do you miss the city?" Although a born and raised a city girl, my answer was no! Come along to find out why!