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
Even during a pandemic, a worldwide civil rights movement can occur. From the murder of George Floyd to now, we have seen a long-needed awakening happening in all spheres of life regarding race issues. Monuments are toppling, laws are passing, and conversations are happening to better ourselves and our communities. My hometown in Pennsylvania has felt the impact of this movement, with help from a group of community members and I who wanted to see change happen now.
Looking at responses from various public and private figures, it seemed as if our K-12 education had failed us in teaching African American history. We go through some aspects of history, such as slavery, the Civil War, and the Civil Rights Movement, but it is not in-depth. One point brought up was the fact that in just two classes at Dartmouth, "#Everythinghasahistory" and "African American History in the Jim Crow Era," I learned more about my African American heritage than I did in my entire four years of high school. If a student is not getting taught a full view of history, our group believed they are at a disadvantage for entering the world later on in life. Feeling this had to be changed, I organized a petition to get the school district I attended to diversify its curriculum.
We Were Even on the News!
Along with this, I helped my sister plan an assembly in the park for community discussions on race. "A Talk in the Park," as it was called, helped bring awareness to the lack of African American history taught in our schools. With over a hundred attendees and more watching live, it was definitely a success! We were able to eventually meet with our school district administrators, and we are currently in the process of diversifying our curriculum. I reached out to mu professor who taught #Everythinghasahistory, Professor Delmont, for help on this issue. With his help, I believe we can make lasting changes in our area.
The spirit of activism is alive and well in South-central Pennsylvania. And thanks to Dartmouth, I gained knowledge and help to create a better community for the future!
Wellness is super important in college, but especially at Dartmouth – terms move super quick here! Read on to find out more about my perspectives on the topic at Dartmouth.
Going back and forth between Dartmouth and Istanbul is a unique dance. Here's how I experience being an international student at Dartmouth when I'm back home.
