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
Being back home for the past couple of months has allowed for various activities. Whether that is joining a book club to read One Hundred Years of Solitude, having Zoom Bible studies with some hometown friends throughout the week, or just sleeping in, I have been able to stay occupied even during these tumultuous times. However, one activity that has helped keep me and my family sane has been cooking. Every week, each member of my family has the task of cooking dinner for the entire group. The person then has the option to pick whatever dish they want to make. Not only does it spread the work of cooking to everyone, but it also allows us to grow closer together and create new memories.
One of my first recipes: challah bread!
For me, I have been trying to cook the foods that I have been craving for a while now. More than once, I have cooked General Tso's Chicken that brings back memories of Han Fusion in Hanover or the Hop's version of the dish. I share stories with my family of life at Dartmouth, helping me keep a piece of college even in quarantine! My family also brings a bunch of delicious recipes to the table.
A chickpea kale salad my oldest sister made!
My sister Raquel is vegetarian, and recipes such as kale chips and veggie burgers have been cooked. The latter reminds me of First-Year Trips, during which we ate them in our Green-to-Go containers. Ram-Don (inspired by us watching Parasite), homemade pizza, and lots and lots of bread also all have frequented our table as we join to eat and talk about our day and the world around us.
A recipe from my sister's friend from Poland!
Our family dinners are a constant source of stability in a world where every week has another earth-shattering event. It helps keep our family close and allows us to create new memories and share our own memories and stories!
When asked about my favorite term at Dartmouth, I'll enthusiastically answer, "Sophomore Summer!" Whether it's the enhanced beauty or community on campus, one aspect stands out as the highlight of my term: the start of summer dance ensembles!
