Emily Hemelt
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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!
Rocks Around the Region!
In Earth Science, we took the classroom into the field as we identified the rocks that made up different buildings on campus, as well as delving into the geological foundation of the school!
Winter Survival Guide
As someone coming from a warm state, the idea of cold winters was frightening as well as fascinating. After a few days on campus, I learned winter was only the latter. Read on to see a few things I've learned from my first winter!
West House Lodge Dinner!
As the term is nearing the end, West House, one of the six housing communities on campus, had one of their last events during Fall: a lodge dinner and overnight at Moosilauke!
Happy Holidays from Dartmouth's Club of the Gulf Coast!
With festive lights, evergreens, and the wonderful Mariah Carey, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Just in time for the festive party the Dartmouth Club of the Gulf Coast held for current students and alumni in the New Orleans area!
Managing Stress: Advice from a First Year
As week 8 comes to a close, the end of term is approaching and schoolwork is picking up. Come along to hear about how to balance schedules and manage stress in the last weeks of the term!
Homesick for my Second Home
In the midst of winterim, I am beginning to feel homesick for Dartmouth, which has become like a second home! What I miss most are my friends, the atmosphere, and FOCO if you can believe it!
Winterim is Coming!
As the fall term ends, winterim is coming! But what is winterim, and what do you do during the six-week break? Come along to find out!
Small School, Big Community
Have you wondered what Dartmouth being a small school means? How about extra circulars and a sense of the social dynamic at Dartmouth? Come along, and I'll give you my take!
Fishing Out the Dock!
It's that time of year again, when the leaves are falling and tempatures are dropping with them. It's time to take out the dock! Come along to hear about Dartmouth clubs, and why I love being a part of Ledyard (canoe club)!
Trotting Through the Term: The Equestrian Team!
Have you been wondering what there is to do at Dartmouth? In addition to clubs and the daily campus events, there are tons of ways to get involved in sports, or cheer on your friends! This week, we did the latter at a horse show!