Hi guys! The name's Tulio (yes, like the guy from Rio) Huggins, and I am a '23! I am from the beautiful state of Pennsylvania, where I have lived for the past couple of years. I am double majoring in History and English with a concentration in Creative Writing. In my free time, I love to hang out with friends at Dartmouth Apologia, my fraternity, and in Aquinas House! Feel free to ask any questions you might have. I hope that you all have a blessed day!
Academic Program
History & English with Concentration in Creative Writing
Favorite Thing Right Now
Hanging out with my fraternity brothers and hanging out in Aquinas House!
This history class is dedicated to investigating the history behind current events. In this term, we looked at the history behind immigration, Silicon Valley, and affirmative action. And in the final weeks of the term, we were able to choose what we wanted to learn about, and we chose to look at the history of impeachment. It is a very cool class with great class discussions. I would highly recommend!
COSC 1 is an intro to Computer Science course. I had never taken a CS course, so learning the new Python language was definitely tough! Even so, I learned so much about how to code, and the help provided by TAs and the professors is invaluable in this course!
This was the first class I ever took in the African and African American Studies and Religion Department. It opened my eyes to the various ways African Americans in the Jim Crow era survived when the world was stacked up against them. I would highly recommend!
An interesting class where we focused on the spread of literature during this time period. Also one of my smallest classes; only five other classmates!
This class was a creative writing class, and it gave me a lot of insight into what I as an author should want my readers to do when they confront the piece. It was an amazing class, and it was so cool to be able to take it in London!
My desire to learn about religion and history was thoroughly fulfilled in this class, where we looked at the various Christian conversions in different European areas. I learned a lot, and I really loved the prof's lectures!
SpringOn-Campus
I'm not taking any classes this term! Instead, I am doing a fellowship through the Leslie Center for Humanities, where I am writing an interconnected short story collection set in an evangelical church youth group.
This was my senior seminar for my history class, and we learned about the many Native American treaties that occurred for the centuries of US-Indigenous interaction
My first year at Dartmouth was a whirlwind. From meeting people from all across the world to working hard in the East Asian Reading Room until after midnight for a paper, I have gained various memories and experiences that have helped define my freshman year at college. Before the hecticness of finals week, I wanted to write down some positives from this year and some things that I want as goals for my sophomore year.
Fall Term Tulio Ready to Take on Dartmouth
One thing I am proud of myself for doing is interacting with diverse viewpoints. Since Dartmouth pulls in people from the plains of Idaho to the shores of Jamaica to the cities of China, I learned more about the identity and struggles of my fellow classmates. I realized injustice going on in the world, found out about various cultural practices, and learned about the ways different people practice their faith. I'm happy that this year was full of learning, and I hope to continue the conversations that I had throughout my Dartmouth career.
First Winter at Dartmouth!
Looking back at the last three terms, I think one thing I would like to improve on is my time management. With classes, ROTC, and other extracurriculars, I found myself getting overwhelmed, usually during the middle of the term. Growing my discipline of finishing my work on time and with the least amount of stress possible will be a top priority next year. However, while I say this, I'm happy about the improvements I have already made with my time management, whether through my implementation of a daily checklist of by working in short bursts.
Sunset from my Virtual Spring Term!
This year has gone by too fast. It seems like just yesterday that I was at the Moosilauke Lodge in September during first-year trips, dancing to Mr. Brightside with a bunch of fellow classmates. And though this year didn't end like anyone would have planned for it, I am thankful for the past three terms with the College on the Hill!
This spring in Spare Rib, the intersectional feminist zine and feminist collective on campus, has been quite busy and exciting with a bunch of new events. Keep reading to find out more!
It's easy to forget how easy it is to access walking trails during the hustle of a Dartmouth term. As graduation nears, I am reminded of how special it is to step off campus and enjoy quiet moments in nature.
With a solar eclipse sweeping across North America for the first time in nearly seven years on April 8th came a road-trip with hundreds of other Dartmouth students to a zone of totality near campus: St. Johnsbury, Vermont!
