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!
Through the Thick and Thin
Let me guide you through my mindset during one of "those weeks" in college. Come grow with me!
You're Never Truly "Alone"
College is meant to test your growth and maturity. An instrumental part of that is realizing your self-worth and appreciating who you are!
My Most Comforting Spaces on Campus
I've wanted to blog about my favorite spots around campus for some time now, but it takes time to explore this magical place!
A *Warm* Welcome back to Hanover!
After experiencing record high temperatures at home during Christmas time, I was welcomed back with a Hanover snow for Winter Term 2022!
It's All About Perspective
Well, this holiday season wasn't the greatest, but I've learned to embrace the fact that it all comes down to perspective.
Wrapping Up My First Term of College!
I played out several scenarios in my head speculating how my first term of college would go throughout high school. In hindsight, those scenarios weren't the reality, and I think Dartmouth greatly contributed to that.
Winterim Productivity! Yay!
Over the past few weeks, I've become very appreciative of the Dartmouth "D-Plan" and professors and how they allow you to explore your interests beyond Darty.
The Support of the Dartmouth Community
This post is going to be different from what you've read so far. A tornado ripped through my hometown, and I was showered in love from my Dartmouth peers.
Humble Beginnings
When I look at my childhood home, my mind is flooded with a slew of memories every time. Some I'd rather forget and some I'll cherish forever. Let me take you on a journey:
What is "Winterim" and Why am I Blogging about It?
Dartmouth's quarter system allows for a break between fall and winter terms, appropriately named "winterim." It's a great time to relax and reconnect with family, but there are opportunities you should pursue. Let me explain…