Lily Johnson
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FallHanover, NH
Favorite Class: REL 19.19 Religion and TechnologyThis discussion and reading-based class was incredible and relevant! Content ranged from the historical impact of the printing press to AI in the workforce and transhumanism, and all of the topics were grounded in religion and some of the frameworks religion provides. I pondered on ideas from this class all the time.
WinterHanover, NH
Favorite Class: WRIT 5 Metamorphosis and OthernessI was captivated by the first class meeting of the term reading Ovid's 'Metamorphoses' and eventually chose to focus on it for my research paper at the end of the term. All of the readings captivated my attention, however, Kafka, Han's 'The Vegetarian', and Kristeva were the authors that made the biggest impression on me. The class discussions resulted in wonderful insights relevant to humanity at a macro level. My favorite aspect was our professor instructing us to focus on the ideas before picking apart the writing style.
SpringHanover, NH
Favorite Class: GEOG 21/INTS 18 Global Health and SocietyThis class made me think about the bigger picture of health in a systems focus. Ultimately this class helped me realize that there are a lot of structural health system challenges in the U.S. and around the world. I particularly liked learning about the histories and anthropological side of things. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) were my favorite topic in the class because the frameworks are very limited, so some do not receive enough focus and funding.
SummerSantander, Spain
Favorite Class: Santander Spanish LSAMy Spanish language study abroad was wonderful. In addition to improving my Spanish proficiency, I learned a lot about the culture and history of Spain- especially in the autonomous community (region) of Cantabria where Santander is located. My favorite class on this trip was literature, every class had a different theme relevant to the history and culture of Spain and this was explored with movies, videos, and readings that resulted in some great insights during class discussion. The homestay aspect and excursions bolstered the conversational and cultural aspects of the LSA.
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FallHanover, NH
Favorite Class: ANTH 50.40 Anthropology of DisasterThis class sits at the center of the two interests that I have chosen for my modified major, anthropology and environmental studies. There are a few reasons I love this class. First and foremost, there is a SIP fieldwork aspect to it (I wrote a post about this!) which means I can experience local communities and have a tangible impact. Next, my professor has a wonderful design for the content and structure of the class. Also, I am genuinely excited to learn about the content and perspective this course utilizes by considering the many dimensions of disaster. I particularly like exploring the historical factors that turn a scenario into a disaster, and how that can be prevented.
Finding Time for my Hobbies and Fun!
This is a photo-rich post that covers some of the social activities and hobbies I have been enjoying this term, I think you will enjoy it!
Tucker Center Fellow: My Second Campus Job
In addition to blogging, I work as a Fellow for the Tucker Center, which focuses on promoting spiritual and ethical life on campus. As part of this role, I'm leading the Interfaith Alternative Spring Break Trip. Read on to learn more about my work!
SIP Courses at Dartmouth
SIP, or Social Impact Practicum, is a type of course that is offered at Dartmouth that centers around engaging with local community partners. I have taken two of these courses now and have found them to be enriching and interesting.
Attending Dartmouth as a Low-Income Student
This is my fifth term at Dartmouth! Read on to learn more about how my low-income background has played a significant role in my transition to Dartmouth over the past year
Excursions on my LSA in Spain
A snapshot of the long excursions during my LSA program in Spain via captioned photos.
Finding Balance on a Language Study Abroad
As I head into the final week of my LSA in Spain, I want to share my reflections on finding balance while taking four classes and being immersed in a language in another country.
Considering Study Abroad during your College Search
I am going into the seventh week of my term in Spain and enjoying it. This opportunity did not happen on a whim for me though, I was looking at this program when I was considering applying to Dartmouth. In this post I recommend a similar approach.
First Impressions of my Language Study Abroad in Spain
My first week in Spain has allowed me to discern distinct cultural differences. I have also been adapting to the time change, food, and speaking Spanish 24/7.
Recapping a Year in the Interfaith LLC
As my first year at Dartmouth comes to a close, I am interviewing my peers who lived in the interfaith LLC (Living Learning Community) with me.
Great Issues Scholars from Various Perspectives
I lived on the same dorm floor as the GIS LLC (Living Learning Community) this year. I asked some of my floormates about their experience with it so that you can hopefully get a holistic sense of what GIS is like!