A typically beautiful evening glow over the Green

Lauren Groulx

Class of 2027
Lauren looking radiant standing in a field

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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Places I Miss at Dartmouth

As much as I love studying abroad on Dartmouth's Full Immersion in Rome Italian program, I also really miss campus! Here's a look back at some of the places I can't wait to get back to soon.

  1. No. 1

    Shattuck Observatory

    The road beside Shattuck Observatory just before sunset. There are many clouds in the pastel sky, and the trees in the background are barren.

    Although I’ve never been into Shattuck Observatory, I want to check it out soon during one of the monthly public observing nights. The park near the observatory is also beautiful!

  2. No. 2

    The Stacks!

    Rows of bookcases in the basement stacks. At the end of the row, a student is studying at a desk facing the wall.

    I never thought I’d miss the stacks—but I do! Although they aren’t the most beautiful place to study, they provide the perfect environment for “locking in” on assignments, something that’s been difficult for me to replicate while studying abroad in Rome for the summer.

  3. No. 3

    Alumni Gym's Pickleball Courts

    Two students playing pickleball on a cloudy day. The student closer to the camera is half visible and facing away, while the one further away is lunging for the ball with his paddle.

    As a tennis player in high school, I never thought I’d give in to the pickleball trend. That being said, I have to admit—it’s a fun game, especially with friends. I’m incredibly grateful for Dartmouth’s pickleball courts, and the free equipment that is provided to play with!

  4. No. 4

    The Basement of Sanborn Library

    Two students lounging on the couch in Sanborn Basement. One is looking at his laptop, while the other is holding a bag of chips. In the background, a girl is sitting at the table and working on her laptop.

    I’m going to let you in on a little secret I didn’t discover until the spring of my first year: the basement of Sanborn Library. While the main level is also beautiful (and serves tea once a day), the basement is a cozy, cute spot to curl up with a book (or a research paper), especially on a gloomy day.

  5. No. 5

    Thompson Arena

    In the foreground, students watching a Dartmouth hockey game at Thompson Arena are standing and clapping. There are referees and players from the other team skating on the ice in the background after Dartmouth scored a goal.

    I spent a lot of nights this winter at Thompson Arena watching hockey with my friends, and made some great memories there. Admission to Dartmouth Athletics events is free for students, and I highly recommend catching a game and rooting on the Big Green!

  6. No. 6

    "Blobby" (Baker Library's Lobby)

    A wide view of Blobby from the far corner. There is an empty chair in the foreground and many tables, couches, and chairs in the background. It is nighttime, and the room is almost completely empty.

    Blobby used to be my favorite spot on campus, and I explained exactly why in my ode to the space officially known as Reiss Hall. I can’t wait to get back to campus, plop down in my corner chair, and catch up with all of my friends about their summers.

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