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
Just recently, I've traded driving on the right side of the road to the left; a quiet New Hampshire town for a bustling global city; and American accents for British ones. That's right, I am currently in the United Kingdom!
First day of class!
I got here about a week ago, and I am doing a study abroad program at Queen Mary University of London, studying English Literature and Creative Writing. For the next couple of months, I will be learning to live in an entirely different country, with different customs, traditions, and histories!
The first week has been a very pleasant experience. I am living in a building full of Dartmouth students, including people from my own fraternity, so I hit the ground running with an already developed community. Throughout the days, I have been exploring various parts of London, using the Tube for most of my transportation (it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be to get the hang of it!) And being in a large city, there is a ton for me to do. Right after class on a Friday, I decided on a whim to travel to Westminster Abbey to see the famous church. Little did I know there was a service that was about to start soon, so I was able to experience an Anglican prayer service at a historic church!
Just causally going to an almost 1000 year old church after class!
I've also experienced the nightlife of London. There is a nearby pub with great deals, and that has been the hangout spot for a bunch of Dartmouth students. Not only that, but I saw the James Bond movie No Time to Die in theaters. It felt right to watch an iconic British movie in London, and it was a great experience.
Passing Laws with some MPs at Parliament!
The start of this study abroad experience has been amazing. Other than the sore legs from walking so much, I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in London so far. And as the weather gets chillier and the days get shorter, I'll be sure to pour a cup of tea and tell more of my study abroad story!
It's hard to believe that it has been a year since I wrote my first end-of-fall-term reflection. It felt like only yesterday that I stepped into my dorm room this September, eager to reunite with my friends.
As a second-year at Dartmouth, I've embraced leadership roles that foster community, creativity, and support! Here's a look at how each role has shaped my journey.
