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Lily Johnson

Class of 2027
Portrait of Lily sitting in the woods
Bio 

Welcome to my page, I am a '27 from central New Hampshire! I came to Dartmouth for the liberal arts curriculum and have shifted my studies after exploring what the College offers. In addition to blogging, I am very involved with the Tucker Center for Spiritual and Ethical Living. I enjoy mountain biking, running, skiing, singing, and drawing.

Academic Program 

Anthropology for Public Health, Religion, and International Studies.

Favorite Thing Right Now 

Appreciating life even when things are challenging.

Hometown 

Franklin, NH

Pronouns 

She/her/hers

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Lily's D-Plan

What's a D-Plan?

    • FallHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: REL 19.19 Religion and Technology

      This 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 Otherness

      I 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 Society

      This 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 LSA

      My 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.

    • FallHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: ANTH 50.40 Anthropology of Disaster

      This 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 Social Impact Practicum (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.

    • WinterHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: SART 17.09 The Photographer as Activist

      I initially signed up for this class because I enjoy photography, I needed to fulfill my art distributive requirement, and I thought it would be relevant to my study of anthropology. I quickly realized that I would be getting a lot more from the course in terms of thinking through historical processes, ascribing value, and the different ways in which people can go about trying to make change in the world. This class has allowed me to develop my practical skills along with my knowledge and lean into some creativity at the same time!

    • SpringHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: ENVS 28 Global Environmental Health

      This class combined case studies with public health and an infusion of the impacts of social determinants of health, some of my favorite areas of study! This class has been amazing for understanding the link between general health principles, the environment, and where human interventions can come in. The case studies around lead, mercury, tobacco, air pollution, pesticides, and malaria build a strong foundation. The assignments gave me the freedom to explore the role of environmental health in workplaces, families, corporations, and regulation.

    • SummerFranklin, NH

      I spent the summer at home and at Dartmouth. At Dartmouth, I worked for high school college access programs, the two Bound sessions with Admissions, and SEAD (Strengthening Educational Access with Dartmouth) with the Center for Social Impact. At home, I was helping with firewood, various aspects of gardening (lots of vegetables!), caring for a sick family member, and taking time to enjoy my hobbies.

    • FallFranklin, NH

      My original plan for this term was to do a Dickey Center global health internship in Lima, Peru, with Socios en Salud. Plans changed with an unexpected death in my close family, so I took time in this term to deal with my personal life. Dartmouth programs I am involved with have been flexible, for which I am grateful.

    • WinterHanover, NH

      Favorite Class: ANTH 14 Death and Dying

      This stands out to me amongst classes I have taken at Dartmouth, partially because it focuses on a topic that is relevant to everyone's life at some point or another, and also because of the professor's extensive knowledge and background in this area. This class provided a great structure of focusing on the rituals associated with death alongside the emotional, medical, and violent atrocities that are worth understanding through the lens of dying. A strong understanding of death can help reframe your view of living.

Wellness Activity Options

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In this post, I am highlighting three of the wonderful options to boost your wellness on campus.

  1. No. 1

    Student Wellness Center Offerings

    A picture of the Dartmouth outing club lodge at Occom Pond from the path off to the side of the building near the pond. The view of the lodge is partially obscured by trees.

    I have been going to Yoga Nidra in the late afternoon on Thursdays, and I am finding that it is a wonderful time to intentionally relax. There are other yoga options offered  such as Hatha. On Parent's Weekend, the Student Wellness Center offered a four-hour mindfulness retreat at the lodge on Occom Pond that I attended, and I found it to be a great mental reset, especially thanks to the length of time. At times, an hour or less is sufficient but it is not a bad idea to use part of a weekend for wellness at times. There is no fee for these events, and there is frequently free snacks associated with them!

  2. No. 2

    Collis Center Events

    This is a succulent plant in a pot that Lily decorated at the Collis Center

    At the end of Orientation Week, Collis Center hosts a large welcome event, and I participated in succulent plant pot decorating, corkboard painting with stencils, and bag decorating. During midterm season I made a pillow and watched Encanto with Latin American snacks. All of these events are free and events like them are offered nearly every week.

  3. No. 3

    House Communities

    sliced apples with m&m's, caramel, crushed oreos, coconut flakes, and sprinkles

    As an LLC member, I live in North Park but I am part of South House. In addition to the term dinner, I have been enjoying Thera Thursdays at The Onion (look up this social space!). Things such as candy apples, video games, and mini zen gardens are offered weekly. Housing communities also offer trips to sports games or places like Six Flags, and those options can certainly be great for wellness. Expenses for trips are covered by the housing community budget.

Posted 11/4/2023 at 9:00 AMAll List Posts
Rauner fourth floor at matriculation. Some GIS students and all of Interfaith LLC
Interfaith LLC '27 at Rollins Chapel. Everyone is smiling and standing around the Rollins sign out front of the building.
Bildner Fourth Floor '27 at Matriculation outside of the administration building (Parkhurst)

LLC First Impressions

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I represent the metaphorical bridge between the Interfaith and Great Issues Scholars (GIS) Living Learning Communities (LLC). These groups foster a unique living space that prospective students may find wildly appealing.

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Posted 10/17/2023 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts
A picture of Lily in the woods of her hometown
Lily with her family (parents and younger brother) moving into the Rauner dorm which is part of the McLaughlin cluster.

Learn a Little Bit About Me

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Hello, as I start my blogging journey I encourage you to learn about my background. I talk about my family, athletics, home life, schooling, and spirituality. This is only a snapshot, there is more to come!

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