Hey y'all! I'm Caroline York, and I'm a '25 from Georgia! My hope is to share my Dartmouth experience with potential '29s, '30s, '31s and beyond! On campus, I write sports for The Dartmouth, am a Center for Social Impact SIBS mentor, am in Christian life, a Tour Guide, a Dartmouth Emergency Medical Services (EMS) member, and do medical research! Otherwise, you'll find me at the Norwich Farmers' Market, studying in the Tower Room, and running along the Appalachian Trail. Welcome to my world!
I initially took this class because I wanted to know more about Dartmouth’s history with Native Americans. It ended up being my favorite class because Professor Duthu was so enthusiastic about Native American affairs. He related the lectures to his own experiences growing up on a reservation, which made the class come to life.
As a potential Classics major on the pre-health track, this class was perfect for me! We learned about different medical practices from Rome and Greece and how medicine had changed in the past 2,000 years. We had a class in the Geisel School of Medicine and got to hold human organs!
I took this class because I wanted to learn more about the economy. Econ 2 focuses on the current economic climate in the US, so we would follow the DOW Jones on a daily basis to establish trends. In an economy impacted by a pandemic, inflation, and a war, this class was so helpful in my understanding of the financial climate of the country.
Physics with Professor Blencowe was delightful. His enthusiasm for the subject matter created excitement for students. The labs were hands-on and interactive to learn about the mechanics of the world.
This class fulfilled the Interdisciplinary Approach to my Global Health minor, and I enjoyed every minute of it. With Professor McCabe, we discussed gender and how its structure impacts our daily lives. My final research project studied gender within "Grey's Anatomy," which was created by Shonda Rhimes '91.
I used my "off-term" to travel to Hanoi, Vietnam for a Dartmouth Dickey Center Global Health Internship. I worked for the Institute of Population, Health, and Development, and studied health disparities in Vietnam.
This class was taught by a visiting professor, and she did an excellent job of engaging the class and making the material exciting. We learned about the historical Jesus figure in a Jewish context, and we connected the class content to modern day movies about Jesus.
I did a transfer term at Trinity College, Dublin, which means I took three courses at Trinity. My favorite was "Roman Archaeology" because I had never taken an archaeology course yet for my Classical Studies major.
Math 3 with Professor Erp was such a delight! He made math so understandable and accessible. I can honestly say I enjoy doing integrals after this class!
This class was fantastic! Professor Kramer is very knowledgeable about this field. Although I don't have an engineering background, this class was a great introduction. I learned how everything from medical tools to the Colosseum were made and built.
SummerAtlanta, GA
This was my first off-term (meaning I wasn't taking any Dartmouth classes) since my sophomore spring! I did a wonderful internship that was completely funded by Dartmouth; I'll write blog posts to share more!
FallAtlanta, GA
This was another great off-term internship that was funded by Dartmouth!
There are many aspects to Dartmouth's holistic application process, and one piece is the alumni interview.
Before Ali did interviews, she was a psychology major who just finished her Master's degree in social work. At Dartmouth, she was a tour guide, part of Humans of Dartmouth, Street Soul, Christian Union, peer tutor, and a SIBS mentor.
Brunch with Ali at the Nest Kitchen
Why did you want to be an alumni interviewer?
I wanted to be an alumni interviewer because I had a really good experience as a Dartmouth undergraduate, and I get excited about hearing other people getting excited about Dartmouth! I like sharing my experiences with prospective students like I did as a tour guide.
How many interviews have you done?
I did one interview as a Dartmouth senior, and four interviews since I've graduated.
What do you look for in an interviewee?
One thing I always try to get out of them is what their biggest failure or frustration has been. You should be able to show your weakness because Dartmouth can be challenging, so I like to see how they've gotten through past difficulties to see if they could handle Dartmouth's rigor.
How are you matched with interviewees?
I've interviewed two people from my home state of Maine, one person from Hanover High School because I currently live in the Upper Valley, and the rest were from Brazil because I was interested in interviewing international students.
What should an interviewee talk about during the interview?
The interview is a good way to get a sense of the interviewee's personality that the Common App doesn't cover. People should try to talk about their character and things they didn't have a chance to share in their application.
Fun day at the river!
What is an example question you ask?
What is the greatest responsibility you have and how do you handle that? A lot of people share about academic or extracurricular responsibilities, but the most interesting answers I get are when people open up about family and out-of-school responsibilities. But don't feel obligated to share details you don't feel comfortable with!
Are you given any context about the interviewee?
The only information I'm given is their gender identity, school, home town, name, and their contact information. I learn the most about them from the interview.
The homecoming bonfire with Baker-Berry!
Any last tips for interviewees?
Come with questions! It's hard to get a sense for Dartmouth without asking any questions. It's also nice to know students have done research about Dartmouth beforehand.
I did my own interview with a '20 the fall of my senior year. She asked me various questions about my personal and academic life. In the interview, I talked about areas in my life that the Common App did not cover, like my beloved experiences working with children and how that dictated my future career in pediatrics. It was also helpful asking my interviewer questions about Dartmouth and her personal experiences.
This fall, Dartmouth provided me with incredible opportunities to get involved in politics. I registered as a New Hampshire voter, joined civic organizations, canvassed, and more! Read on to follow my journey leading up to Election Day!
Some of my rising senior friends from New York have been in contact with me since graduation, and I've compiled a list of FAQs that might help you better understand life at Dartmouth!
Dartmouth changed my life. A large part of that change comes from the support I have received from professors. Learn more here about some mentor-mentee relationships I have made!
