Gavin Fry
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Gavin's D-Plan
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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!
Self-Reflection – A Must Have College Skill
I've had a journey with self-reflection that I'd like to share, and I think it's a powerful skill to learn in college.
Snapshots in Time – Living in the Moment
Living in the moment is a must in college, and some recent experiences reminded me not to forget that.
What's Dartmouth's Rural Campus Like?
Dartmouth's rural campus is its most unique quality, and it's certainly not a drawback!
Hobbies are More Important Than You Realize!
I've spent some time reconnecting with old hobbies, and it made me realize just how important they are… especially in college.
My Experience and Take on Greek Life
I wanted to let you in on my Greek life experience and give you my take on making friends and connections without it.
Using Your Voice at Dartmouth
I was recently a panelist at a Dartmouth event, and it helped me reflect on my experience as a first generation and low-income student.
It's Time for Another Winter Wonderland Journey
I'm getting ready to start another winter term at Dartmouth, and here's why I think it's going to be the best term yet!
Advice on Dartmouth Admissions from a Dartmouth Student
My time as a Dartmouth student has helped me reflect on the college admissions journey, and I've got some Dartmouth-specific insight that might be useful…
Keep Putting in the Work; It's Worth It
As I evolve in my career and academic lives, my appreciation for a good work ethic has skyrocketed. Let me be more specific…
Dartmouth Funding – Volunteering with a Twist
A long road trip allows for contemplation, and I've thought a lot about Dartmouth's financial assistance through my first year and especially during this break.