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Lauren Groulx

Class of 2027
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Bio 

Hello, and welcome to my corner of the woods! I'm Lauren, a '27 from Munger, Michigan. On campus, I enjoy writing sports for The Dartmouth, going on as many DOC trips as I can, and hanging out with my friends. I also love Woccoming, doing the daily NYT mini crossword, and paddling!

Academic Program 

Classical Studies and Italian

Favorite Thing Right Now 

4th floor Fairchild

Hometown 

Munger, Michigan

Pronouns 

She/Her

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Lauren's D-Plan

What's a D-Plan?

    • FallHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: WRIT 5 Deus et Machina: Sports, Science and Ethics

      I took this class as part of Dartmouth's first year writing requirement. We read a pro cyclist's life narrative, discussed research papers on controversial topics in sports, and wrote our own papers on a contentious sports technology of our choice. I really enjoyed this course's emphasis on discussion, and the small class size!

    • WinterHanover

      Favorite Class: CLST 11.17 Greek Athletics

      This was my first class in the classics department, which was super exciting as a classical studies major! We learned about the ancient Olympics and the connections between athletics and other aspects of ancient Greek society. I loved the final project in this class, which involved creating an argument about how the ancient pentathlon was scored!

    • SpringHanover

      Favorite Class: LAT 3 Latin 3

      To conclude my language requirement, I took Latin 3! This class was super exciting because we began to read ancient texts and poetry. We also took a class trip to the Rauner Special Collections library so we could physically handle and read some manuscripts. And as an added bonus, Latin counts as a prerequisite for my classical studies major!

    • SummerRome, Italy

      Favorite Class: ITAL 4 Reading Rome

      As a part of my language study abroad in Italy, I also took a class on Italian history and culture! We went on field trips to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, participated in walking tours of Rome, and watched a lot of great cinema in this class! I loved it so much that I decided to minor in Italian.

    • FallHanover

      Favorite Class: CLST 6 Classical Archaeology

      This class, in addition to being a pre-requisite for both my major and my spring study abroad, was super interesting! I loved learning about archaeology in a chronological sequence, and I feel so much more prepared for my trip to Greece after completing this class.

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First Year Frequently Asked Questions

I remember being a newly accepted Dartmouth student last winter, and scouring the internet for every piece of information I could find on the college. I found photos of academic buildings, Baker-Berry Library, Foco (the Class of 1953 Commons, our dining hall), and the Green. I stumbled upon student blogs and Dartmouth-produced content focusing on student life. I even followed various student organizations on Instagram and began engaging with their posts and stories. 

As someone who did not have the opportunity to visit campus before applying, I was eager to learn everything I could about my new home. Despite my in-depth research, some information was difficult to find. I've compiled some questions I once had and did my best to try and answer them here for you. I hope this eases some of your college-related stress and inspires the same love I have for Dartmouth in you!

  1. No. 1

    What do all these words mean?

    A photo of Baker Tower and the surrounding dorm buildings from Tuck Drive. The sun is setting, and there is snow on the ground.

    Dartmouth students love a good nickname or acronym. Don’t worry about not knowing these terms just yet–no one expects you to. One of the great things about being a first year student at Dartmouth is that the community is extremely supportive and welcoming. We’ll help you get accustomed to your new surroundings and teach you all the vocabulary you need once you get here.

    But if you still want to engage in some quick pre-arrival studying, here’s a short list of common Dartmouth words: 

    Fooo - Class of 1953 Commons, our dining hall Woccom - a walk around Occom Pond Blitz - Dartmouth’s name for email Blobby - Baker-Berry Lobby
  2. No. 2

    Is it okay to not know what I want to study?

    Yes, absolutely. I came into Dartmouth thinking that I would major in Quantitiative Social Science, and I’ve since pivoted to Classics! Here at Dartmouth, you can’t declare your major until sophomore year, and that’s by design.

    Take this opportunity to explore your academic interests, try something new, and keep yourself open to all possibilities. You may be pleasantly surprised by what you discover!

  3. No. 3

    What does a typical “day in the life” look like at Dartmouth?

    A photo of me, Lauren, along with my friends and Congressman Jamie Raskin at a Dartmouth Democrats event

    Unfortunately, I can’t provide a comprehensive answer to this question. Dartmouth students are ambitious and engage in a wide variety of academic pursuits, extracurriculars, and other activities. Some common threads do unite us, though. Most days at Dartmouth will involve trips to Foco for food (although there are a multitude of other food options, both on- and off-campus), a commute that takes you across the Green, and some time in a study space.

    Another characteristic of a typical Dartmouth day is running into people you know, nearly everywhere you go. It was jarring at first to be waving at people left and right as I made my way to class, but now I treasure these little moments. I love having the opportunity to quickly catch-up with my friends as we go about our busy days.

  4. No. 4

    Will I fit in?

    Just as there is no one Dartmouth experience, there is no one Dartmouth student. That’s one of my favorite things about the school–everyone has their own niche, and we combine to create an incredibly diverse and interesting student body. Embrace what makes you stand out and always remember that you belong here at Dartmouth.

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