Lauren Halsey
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FallHanover, NH
Favorite Class: Lat001: Introductory LatinLatin 1 is the first of three introductory Latin courses at Dartmouth. The class is split into small teams; students complete coursework as groups. I cannot recommend taking Latin enough: the classes are tiny, the professors are fantastic, and some even bring their dogs to class (check out my blog about Dartmouth's Latin dogs). I finished the introductory Latin sequence, fulfilling my language requirement. Now, I am continuing to work in the department as a Learning fellow—a student who has already taken the class and attends class to facilitate group work.
WinterHanover, NH
Favorite Class: Arth007.06: Pompeii-Antique & ModernAfter taking Latin 1 in my first term, when it came time to pick my writing seminar (the second required portion of the first-year writing sequence), I naturally chose the course themed on the Greco-Roman world. This course was incredible and was seminar-style, so we discussed readings, went to the Hood Museum of Art, and presented on a feature of art in Pompeii that we found particularly interesting.
SpringHanover, NH
Favorite Class: Anth050.37: Archaeologies of ReligionMy first anthropology course! This archaeology course introduced me to the field of anthropology and archaeology at Dartmouth. This course was lecture-style, with different lectures on everything, including the evolution of religious thought, human sacrifice, and Stonehenge! The professor was incredibly engaging, and we even got to pick lecture topics during the end of the term.
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FallHanover, NH
Favorite Class: Anth006: Introduction to Biological AnthropologyAnth006 was my first biological anthropology course! This course was incredible; this introduction course delves into the concentrations within anthropology and everything from the first life on earth to applied anthropology today! We also often had guest lecturers, from visiting professors to graduate students, who would speak about their concentration and research.
WinterHanover, NH
Favorite Class: Anth041: Human EvolutionFossils, fossils, fossils! Our professor is a renowned paleoanthropologist, so the course focuses on fossil traces of human ancestors and relatives. Human Evolution is a lecture-style course, but every Friday, we go to the paleoanthropology lab to handle casts of fossils—which we were introduced to during lectures. These fossils are also our primary form of assessment, as we were assessed on the fossils in culminating lab practicals. It is incredible not only to learn about the discoveries that shape our understanding of human evolution but also to engage directly with replicas of them.
SpringHanover, NH
Favorite Class: Anth017: The Anthropology of Health and IllnessAnth017 course focused on individuals' experiences of illness. Our professor was a medical and psychological anthropologist, so it was interesting to hear about the intersections of her research and our course's themes. Throughout the term, we discussed various topics like illness behavior, the culture of biomedicine, and structural violence. We had daily readings and three full-length texts—which we read throughout the term. Our final project was a gateway to delve deeper into the course's themes. This opportunity was particularly enriching as it allowed me to integrate my URAD research into the course seamlessly. This personal connection made the final project a truly enjoyable and fulfilling experience.
SummerHanover, NH
Favorite Class: HUM004.02: The SixtiesThe Sixties was an incredible Humanities course taught by a Religion professor. Each week, we broke down a year of the “long sixties”—starting with JFK’s assassination in 1963 and ending with Nixon’s resignation in 1974. We learned both about the history and the culture of the decade. My favorite part about this course was the emphasis on the music of the "long sixties." We listened to the top 30 songs for each year of the "long sixties," and now I have a fantastic playlist from all of the songs I have discovered due to this class (some Don McLean, Simon & Garfunkel, The Doors, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Beatles, The Supremes, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, and so many others)!
The Flexibility of Dartmouth's Distributive Requirements
Want to learn about how I fulfilled a unique course distributive requirement AND learn about my sophomore spring courses? Read on!
My Favorite Things To Do Near Campus
Some activities for you if you are ever in the Hanover area—whether as a current student or prospective applicant!
An Art History Field Trip to NYC
My Art History class had a field trip to New York City for one weekend over our sophomore summer!
Winter Course Recap
Read this blog post to learn about my winter courses: Ancient Medicine, Human Evolution, and Introduction to Archaeology!
Dogs at Dartmouth
Are you interested in applying to Dartmouth? Do you have a dog? Do you like dogs? Do you want a dog? If you answer yes to any of these questions, this is a serotonin-boosting blog post for you.
First-Year Trips Recap as a Sophomore
A recap of my experience as a First-Year Trips ecology trip leader!