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Lauren Groulx

Class of 2027
Lauren looking radiant standing in a field
Bio 

Hi, and welcome to my corner of the woods! I'm Lauren, a '27 from Munger, Michigan. I'm excited to be back to taking classes after two "off terms" in a row! Outside of academics, I'm involved in Ledyard Canoe Club, the Dartmouth Organization of Rural Students, and Dartmouth Sports Analytics Club. I'm excited to share stories from my favorite place with all of you!

Academic Program 

Classical Studies and Italian

Favorite Thing Right Now 

Working at the Hood Museum

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, NH

      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, NH

      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, NH

      Favorite Class: CLST 6 Classical Archaeology

      This class, in addition to being a pre-requisite for my major, was super interesting! I loved learning about archaeology through hands-on projects and lectures that felt like TED Talks.

    • WinterRome, Italy

      Favorite Class: ITAL 10 Italian Literature: Masterworks and Great Issues

      My favorite course on my Italian LSA+ in Rome is focused on Italian literature, which we are studying in a reverse-chronological order! It has been incredibly fun to see different topics and styles evolve over time and to learn from the works of the best writers.

    • SpringHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: LAT 10.04 Latin Manuscripts and Palaeography

      I’m absolutely loving this hands-on introduction to paleography, and the fact that my class meets at Rauner every day! I can’t wait to hear from our guest lecturers, too, and I’ll be sure to share those experiences on the blog. All in all, Latin 10 was a great way to get back into the language after a term away in Rome.

    • SummerHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: LAT 30.08 History and Structure of the Latin Language

      I signed up for this Latin class after the FDOC (first day of class), and I'm so glad I added it to my sophomore summer schedule! Our class is combined with GRK 30.08 History and Structure of the Greek Language, and it has been incredibly interesting to compare the ancient languages and learn a bit of Greek.

    • FallIvrea, Italy

      This term, I'm interning with the Olivetti Leadership Institute in Ivrea, a small town in northern Italy.

    • WinterHanover, NH

      For my second off-term, I'm back on campus! I'm keeping myself busy by working, spending time with friends, and working on my to-be-read list.

    • SpringHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: MES 1.01: Introduction to Middle Eastern Studies

      I signed up for this course to complete my final distributive requirement for graduation, and it has turned out to be one of my most rewarding classes! It’s been fascinating to explore a region of the world I hadn’t formally studied before. As a bonus, the lectures are incredibly engaging and I always leave class feeling like my perspective has been broadened.

Places I Miss at Dartmouth
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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.

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    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!

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    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!

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Posted 09/5/2024 at 9:00 AMAll List Posts

Fun in Firenze

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A few photos from my trip to Florence as a part of the Dartmouth F.I.R.E. Italian study abroad program!

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    A view of Florence from the top of the Duomo. In the distance, you can see the Basilica of Santa Croce.

    After 463 steps, we reached the top of the Duomo and were greeted by an excellent view of the entire city

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    A photo of my friend, Gemma, taking a photo of The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli

    The Uffizi Gallery was full of masterpieces!

     

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    An upward shot of an intricately painted basilica ceiling. The ceiling is octagonal and decorated with religious imagery.

    The ceiling inside the Basilica de San Lorenzo was breathtaking! In the basilica, many prominent members of Florence’s Medici family are buried.

     

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Posted 08/20/2024 at 9:00 AMAll List Posts

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