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!
It's Time to Get Physical, Physical! (Better Decision-Making)
With greater levels of responsibility developing in every corner of your life when starting college, sometimes our decision-making skills go out the window. Let's explore ways to check up on your physical health and make better decisions in general.
Exploring Your Niche Academic Interests
Have you ever thought your academic interests are a bit too niche? I truly have. Dartmouth enables you to not only explore that niche area of study, but to also explore disciplines you may never have thought of pursuing. Let's explore my journey:
Battling the Homesick Blues
While it is certainly easy to be captivated by all of the different events and opportunities at Dartmouth, it is important to remain connected to your family. Let's explore how you can do just that!
Deadlines and Mid-Terms and Labs, Oh My!
As you've seen from my past blogs, Dartmouth is a beautiful, lively, and supportive institution. Does this change during some of the most stressful times of the year? Let's break it down!
An Introvert's Take on Mental Health at Dartmouth
When adapting to a unique college environment, it is important to open yourself up to new perspectives and meet all kinds of wonderful people! Yet, it is even more important to remember your values and what makes you happy.
Anything, Not Everything - Opportunities and Experiences
How is Dartmouth so perfect that it can provide the quaint liberal arts vibes that it does, but also puts forth numerous opportunities and experiences for its people? It truly is a mythical place!
Welcomed with Open Arms - FYSEP 2021
Like the college application process itself, I thought starting college in person would be equally as vague and difficult to navigate; however, Dartmouth was there for me in ways that I will forever be grateful for.
Starting College From a First-Gen Perspective!
The college application and decision process can be difficult. Don't worry, I'm here for you! Come with me on my journey, and let your pal Gav explain.