

Gavin Fry

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FallOn Campus
Favorite Class: EARS 14: MeteorologyOh. My. Goodness. What a fun class this was! As a certified weather and climate geek, I was totally entrenched in everything we done in this course. From the labs and weather presentations to the "flipped" classroom experience, I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Dr. Osterberg's excitement for the course material made it that much more enjoyable! It was truly an extraordinary first-year course to take.
WinterOn Campus
Favorite Class: GOVT 7.14: Does Democracy Work?I’ve loved this class from beginning to end. For one, I enjoyed it because of the people in it, but I also loved it because of the content. Through frequent class discussion, I learned about the health of our democracy and the ways it is compromised. Very enlightening class!
SpringOn Campus
Favorite Class: REL 5: Early Christianity: The New TestamentReligion 5 was a quintessential liberal arts course that deepened my knowledge in a subject I thought I had all figured out. As a STEM-oriented student, this class offered the perfect balance to my spring term schedule. As a result of this class, I became more introspective of how I was raised, and I'm more grateful in my ability to be a free-thinker.
SummerOff Campus Internship - Princeton, New Jersey
This summer, I explored my future career plans by participating in a research internship with the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory at Princeton University. I learned a lot about what I want (and what I don't want) in a future career, and I made so many awesome lifelong connections!
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FallOn Campus
Favorite Class: SPEE 20.01: Public SpeakingA course rooted in both philosophical theory and real, practical methods of becoming a better public speaker was the highlight of the term. Our class of 16 students grew to be a sort of "mini-family," and I'm so grateful for the connections I made. I completely changed the way I view public speaking and homed in on my own skills as a public speaker!
WinterOn Campus
Favorite Class: SOCY 31: Youth and SocietyOnce again, a course outside my major found its way into my favorite class list. This sociology course helped me better understand how children are viewed in society, the way sociologists study youth, and the major differences in norms around childhood around the world. Who knew there was so much to learn about youth culture!

Recap of My Second Year and Looking Forward
I'm officially halfway through my time at Dartmouth, and it's been a wonderful journey. Here are some reflections and thoughts about my future!

Dartmouth Funding Beyond Financial Aid
Dartmouth funding extends well beyond its generous financial aid scholarships. Come learn about the funding I'm pursuing!

You've Just Graduated! Here's Some Advice
When I graduated from high school, I wanted to ensure I had everything mapped out for my four years in college. My mindset has changed drastically since, and I want to share that with you…

The Summer Before Your First Year
I have a specific philosophy on what you should do during the summer before your first year of college. Let's me clue you in…

Chaos Theory and College Life
I've recently found that Chaos Theory is a good way for me to convey my life experiences, and it also offers me a way to show how Dartmouth has supported since I started college.

Let's Talk About the Dartmouth "D-Plan"
Dartmouth's quarter system allows for some pretty neat experiences throughout the year. Here's what my experience has been like so far…

Here's Why Spring is My Favorite Term on Campus
All Dartmouth quarters are unique and wonderous in their own way, but spring term is my favorite. Let me tell you a story why…

What's a "Special Project" or "Independent Study" at Dartmouth?
Want to learn about a topic that's a little more niche than what's offered in regular classes? Enter the "special projects / independent study" here at Dartmouth.

New Spring Adventures and a New Dartmouth Class!
We're back in action for the spring term, and the class of 2027 has taken shape! Here's a hint of what might await you in your Dartmouth journey.

Academic Lessons from the '23 Winter Term
That's the end of the '23 winter term (23W), and I've learned some academic and personal lessons over the past ten weeks.