Hey! I'm Owen from Hollywood, Florida and I'm a '24. My favorite activities are listening to music, running, and reading the same books over and over again. I'm an Earth Science modified with Physics major and Biology minor who loves "The New Yorker," the outdoors, and reading. On campus, I'm involved with hydrological research, the Dartmouth Undergraduate Journal of Science, Hillel, Greek Life, and—obviously—this blog!
Academic Program
Major in Earth Science modified with Physics & a Minor in Biology
A freshman-only introductory biology class taught by an amazing professor who's super invested and wants students to make friends and develop a love of cell biology.
A really cool introductory Earth Science course that taught the basics of geology, Earth history, and paleontology: all in one super accessible course.
This class taught us the basics of the R programming language in order to use it to analyze real-life hydrologic data. In class, we got to analyze datasets about rain, river discharge, flooding, and acid rain, using only the skills we gained from this course with no prerequisites.
This discussion-based geography class was my first interaction with the Geography Department, which other students have been raving to me about. The class, which is cross-listed with African-American Studies, analyzes how locations shape black embodiment and identity. Super cool stuff!
With Winterim coming to a close and classes starting back up, I recently reflected on the prominence of student jobs on campus, with tons of options ranging from tutoring to food service and from ski instructors to research assistants. Across the Dartmouth community, it's commonplace for students to hold one or two jobs, making some extra money while also learning new skills and hanging with friends. Currently, I have two on campus jobs: (1) I'm a blogger for the admissions department (obviously) and (2) I'm a research assistant in an Earth Science lab.
While sometimes working on both jobs and classes can be stressful, students often really enjoy their work, choosing jobs that fit their academic interests or hobbies. Also, finding work on campus is super easy, with the Student Employment Office maintaining a database of open student jobs on campus. As of right now, there are over 50 listings ranging from a social media intern position to climbing gym instructors, so it's really easy to find jobs that sounds like fun.
Additionally, the Student Employment Office database includes jobs outside of Dartmouth, oftentimes within the larger community of the Upper Valley. For example, a couple of friends of mine work as teacher's aides at a local preschool, getting exposure to early childhood education while also making some extra money.
In my experience, jobs on campus are not only a good way to earn money and explore interests, they're also an exceptional resource for meeting people and getting in touch with the broader Dartmouth community. Between blogging and my research position, I've made countless friends and mentors that have guided me through my Dartmouth journey, whether students, faculty, or staff.
Academics can be challenging at Dartmouth. But there are lots of groups across campus here to support you through your academic journey. Read on for my experience asking for help and a few organizations that might be helpful to you!
Every Dartmouth student is required to demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English. Here's my experience navigating the language requirement!
