A typically beautiful evening glow over the Green

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. Outside of academics, I'm a member of the Ledyard Canoe Club, the Dartmouth Organization of Rural Students, and Dartmouth Sports Analytics. I can't wait to share stories from my final year at Dartmouth with all of you!

Academic Program 

Classical Studies and Italian

Favorite Thing Right Now 

Studying at Still North

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.

    • SummerMunger, Michigan

      This summer, I'm spending time at home working on post-graduate applications and hanging out with my family. I'm also working remotely for the Hood Museum and spending a lot of time traveling to visit Dartmouth friends across the country!

Studying Outside at Dartmouth: Beyond the Green

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A brief overview of some of my favorite places to study outdoors on campus!

  1. No. 1

    The Green

    A photo of a golden retriever visiting a group of students on The Green. The students are reaching to pet the dog.

    The Green is the go-to outdoor space on campus for a reason. It’s centrally located, large, and frequently populated by adorable dogs! The Green is a perfect spot to study, catch up with friends, or join in a game of Spikeball or Frisbee. Recently, I’ve loved getting Green2Go (takeout from the dining hall) and heading with a picnic blanket to the Green! Additionally, there are plenty of benches to sit on if I forget a blanket. One of the best things about the Green is its location at the heart of campus. It’s near the dining hall, Collis (our student center), and the library! Also, I’m often able to see my friends walking by while I’m studying on the Green, which provides a perfect study break. The Green isn’t the most tranquil outdoor space on campus, but it is a great place to catch up on readings or study with friends while enjoying the fresh air.

  2. No. 2

    Kemeny Courtyard

    A photo of the tables at Kemeny Courtyard. There is a tree with orange leaves in the background, which is a bright blue sky.

    This term, I’m taking Math 3 in Kemeny Hall. A couple of weeks ago, I realized that there’s an amazing study space located a few short steps away from my classroom! I’ve been studying and working on my problem sets right outside of Kemeny in this courtyard before every class since my realization. Full of tables and fellow math students, this courtyard is conveniently located near Novack Café (in Berry Library). An added bonus of Kemeny Courtyard is the beautiful fall foliage currently surrounding the space. And just like the Green, I get to see my friends walking by and greet them! This courtyard is another great space to eat, study, and meet with friends on campus.

  3. No. 3

    Unnamed Courtyard

    A photo of a patch of grass behind Irving and Thayer. The area is surrounded by small trees and contains benches and yellow chairs.

    When I’m in the mood to study a little closer to my dorm, I’ve been frequenting this unnamed spot near Judge and French Halls. Although this space lacks a formal name, its amenities are far from deficient. This courtyard of sorts contains multiple bright yellow Adirondack chairs, a few lovely benches, and both shaded and sunny places for a blanket! This space is located centrally between my dorm and The Fern, a café in The Irving Institute for Energy & Society that serves delicious (and sustainable) snacks. My favorite thing about this space is its peacefulness because it's tucked away in an area of campus most students have no need to visit. 

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