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
What tips do you have for high school juniors who are launching their college searches virtually this spring?
Q:
What tips do you have for high school juniors who are launching their college searches virtually this spring?
A:
People who are applying to colleges during the pandemic have a lot on their plates. They have to write seemingly endless college essays, get recommendations from teachers and coaches, all while staying on top of their grades and keeping up with the new variants of COVID. However, I have faith in you guys in your college search!
Because a lot of events for college searches are virtual, it is important to go to those events! For example, Dartmouth holds virtual tours and information sessions where high schoolers can hear from students like myself about what college is like. A bunch of colleges have these options, and sometimes you can even email current students to hear from their perspectives.
Another good tip is to write out what you want in a college to narrow down your search. Do you want a small school in a small town, or are you looking for a school in a bustling city with tens of thousands of students? Are you looking for a liberal arts college, or a university with a little bit more structure? No two colleges are the same, so it's important to figure out what you want before you apply.
Finally, an odd tip is to find the colleges on social media! This doesn't mean just looking at the official pages, but looking at resources like student YouTubers, meme pages, and TikTok accounts. This might seem unconventional, but it will allow you to see the different sides of a campus you are interested in that you wouldn't get from a tour.
The virtual college search is hard, but I believe that with the right tools, students can find a college they love!
Learn about the different programs Dartmouth offers prospective students to explore campus life, learn about Dartmouth, and enjoy an all-expenses paid trip to Hanover!
"What's it like working for admissions?" "Are you being truthful with your answers?" "Are you being scripted?" Let's dive right into all these questions.
It's been (almost) a full year since I was in your (figurative) shoes! Let's take a trip down memory lane and dissect my Dartmouth application process. Part one of a long journey!
Choosing the right college is a critical decision that extends beyond mere rankings. Without the benefit of campus visits, it's vital to thoroughly research and understand each institution to ensure a fulfilling and safe experience.
Summer is a great time for high school students to visit campuses and better make sense of the schools they want to apply to. In this blog, I will talk about some advice to make the most of your campus visit.
I was pleasantly surprised by how the Dartmouth connection extends far beyond its campus and even beyond the United States. Meeting and bonding with people through our shared identity as Dartmouth students has truly been a remarkable journey.
