Hi! I'm Lauren, a '26 studying biological anthropology and classics! Originally from Water Mill, NY, I grew up spending every free moment swimming in the ocean. Going to college in NH was a shift away from that; however, I frequent the CT River during the warm seasons! Outside of academics, I am a senior fellow and tour guide for admissions and am involved in paleoanthropology research, Global Health Fellows, Kesem, and First-Year Trips. I can't wait to share my Dartmouth experience with you!
Academic Program
Anthropology major concentrated in Biological Anthropology, Classical Studies minor
Hello! My name is Lauren. Welcome to my first blog post!
I have been involved with this blog for some time now, on the logistical/editing side, but now I am a blogger myself! Tell me about yourself is quite literally my least favorite question, so I will just list a few fun facts about myself: I have two corgis whom I have taught how to boogie board, I am obsessed with Sour Patch Watermelon (the normal Sour Patch Kids are unacceptable), I live on a vegetable farm, and I can make fantastic peach salsa. Another critical point to make is that I have a deep passion for lemonade. I firmly believe that if I could successfully, I would drink lemonade for the rest of my life and never drink plain water again. I also have strong opinions on lemonade brands and their consequent flavor ranking.
I love being outdoors and embracing Hanover for all it has to offer. As noted in my profile, I adore swimming and jumping into bodies of water—like the Connecticut River. I have done a few spontaneous hikes with my friends around the Upper Valley; mountains are new to me, coming from the glacial plain that is Long Island. Another new outdoor activity Dartmouth has introduced me to is skiing. An email popped up on my computer that the Dartmouth Skiway had ski lessons for beginners for P.E. credit; intrigued and incentivized, I signed myself up to learn how to ski.
I am a part of various organizations on campus and am always looking for new opportunities and adventures to immerse myself in. One thing about me is that I'm always willing to try something new. At Dartmouth, I started dancing contemporary and jazz through the Fusion Dance ensemble after 15 years of strictly classical ballet. After eight years of taking Spanish, I started taking Latin at Dartmouth and now work as a Learning Fellow in introductory Latin courses. I plan to study Anthropology at Dartmouth and focus on global health.
Taking on the role of a blogger will be another new adventure for me. I can't wait to update you throughout this academic year and beyond. I don't know what my blog will consist of, but I can't wait to figure it out; however, there will most likely be a post about the dogs (and, more importantly, corgis) that I encounter in Hanover.
Dartmouth is not just a college. With world-renowned graduate schools, why would we choose to call ourselves a college instead of a university? The story behind that decision dates back to a significant Supreme Court ruling.
On a quiet spring Saturday in Hanover, I traded the usual campus buzz for Monet in the morning and archery in the afternoon—a reminder that Dartmouth weekends can be just as meaningful when they're slow, reflective, and a little unexpected.
During my sophomore spring quarter, I took on the challenge of four STEM courses, and while it has been intense, the unexpected connections across subjects and the joy of learning have made it one of my most rewarding academic experiences yet.
Read about the Sophomore Summer Soiree and how I got to witness the beginning of something that hopefully grows into a long-standing Dartmouth tradition!
Here is my list of the restaurants in Hanover within walking distance of Dartmouth. Whether you're touring campus for the first time or are a Dartmouth student in need of a new place to eat, feel free to reference this list!
Taking on the role of a blogger will be another new adventure for me. I can't wait to update you throughout this academic year and beyond. I don't know what my blog will consist of, but I can't wait to figure it out; however, there will most likely be a post about the dogs (and, more importantly, corgis) that I encounter in Hanover.
