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!
Life Lessons of the 2022 Fall Term
I'm 1/3 of the way done with my Dartmouth career, and I've learned a lot during this term alone. Let's do a recap of the past ten weeks!
Some Things Change and Others Stay the Same
Finding the balance between who you are meant to become and the values that make you who you are today is essential, and it's something I want to provide perspective on.
Applying to College – What Someone Should Have Told Me
I had no idea how the college application process worked when I was in high school. If you're from a place where college is an afterthought, I would suggest reading on!
Having a Job as a College Student
As a First-Generation and low-income student, it was imperative for me to find a "job" at Dartmouth. Here's what my work life looks like!
A Little Fall Appreciation and Self-Reflection
When you find yourself amongst the midterm madness, it's helpful to take yourself back from it all and put things into perspective
Let's Talk Grades and Measuring Success
Dartmouth has helped me realize how I should measure my success and where my priorities should be moving forward. They've changed drastically over the past few years.
First-Generation and Low-Income Life at Dartmouth
Life as a First-Generation and Low-Income student is complicated anywhere you go. Here's my honest perspective and story from the Dartmouth point of view.
Academic and Career Maturity
There's no such thing as one "correct" way to plan out your academic journey, and Dartmouth has helped me realize that over the past several months.
Learning Beyond the Classroom: Dartmouth Edition
The Dartmouth experience goes well beyond the classroom. Here, I recount some of the most profound things I learned during my first year. I hope it's useful!
The Transition to College: Mental Preparation
'26s, your life is about to become infinitely more complex, and that's a good thing. Here are some things to keep in mind as you navigate this new journey!