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
And...I'm back at home! These past nine weeks on campus have been the most unique out of all my terms. With COVID looming over us, new restrictions and online learning was something the entire student body had to get used to in a short amount of time. However, this term has been one of the most memorable ones for me, and I will cherish the experiences that I have made!
I missed PA Sunsets!
With classes being online, I thought it would be hard to interact with the people in my classes, especially with classes being larger this term. However, I found that that was not the case. In my Calculus class, we were put in groups of five people to work on assignments for the term. Since we were all on campus this term, we were all able to meet up and work on the assignments together, fostering relationships with each other along the way! This was the same for my International Politics class, with my teacher even coming on campus and meeting up with us safely in person with her two Rhodesian Ridgebacks!
The Connecticut River in the Morning Is Breathtaking!
This term has also allowed me to explore the area more. When it was warmer, I was able to hang out more on the Green, in the BEMA, and down by the River. By doing so, Dartmouth's campus became more familiar with me and helped me feel more of a sense of home with the campus. I was able to also visit local restaurants and try new food in the area, letting me get more excited for when I come back in the winter!
And finally, I was able to feel a sense of community during this term, especially through the Christian communities on campus. One of my favorite memories this term was our socially distant Thanksgiving dinner, in which a few of us were able to cook and celebrate the upcoming holiday of thankfulness. It was a great experience with great food, and it helped me feel a little bit like we were back at home with our families!
Getting Free Mac & Cheese for Telling a "Cheesy" Joke!
In the past terms on campus, I have always felt more excited to leave and be with family than stay on campus. However, I feel like this term has made me really feel Dartmouth as my second home; a place I will truly miss. I'm excited to see my new friends (and my old ones!) when I come back in the winter. See you then!
Every Dartmouth student is required to demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English. Here's my experience navigating the language requirement!
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!
