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!
Before I had even decided to apply to Dartmouth, I saw someone at the Atlanta airport with a large Dartmouth "D" on her shirt. I approached her and asked if she had attended Dartmouth. She enthusiastically answered yes and asked the question back at me. After I explained I was thinking about applying, she kept going on about how much she loved her alma mater.
My dog loves his Dartmouth collar!
When I arrived at the airport for orientation, I was a bundle of nerves. I was traveling thousands of miles away to go to school! When a couple asked if I went to Dartmouth, I happily answered yes to that question. They explained that they met at the Geisel School of Medicine, and went out of their way to offer any help for my pre-health journey.
My friends proudly wearing Dartmouth gear!
Just last week, my family was in a different country and my dad was wearing a hat with the Dartmouth pine. At dinner, a couple stopped him to ask if he went to Dartmouth. He explained that I was a '25, and they shared they were '17s who had met at Dartmouth and were now engaged. In a place 3,000 miles away from Hanover, Dartmouth still meant so much to these two alumni.
As I was boarding a plane home, a man once again stopped me to ask if I was a Dartmouth student. He explained that his friend had been a star on the track team, and I happily relayed to him that as a sports writer for The Dartmouth, I had the inside scoop that the team was doing well.
My dad's hat that caught the attention of two alumni
Dartmouth means so much to its alumni and even people who didn't go there! Though Dartmouth is small, I am constantly meeting alumni who are so enthusiastic about their school. If you're a prospective student, don't be shy approaching people in Dartmouth gear. The Big Green's influence is all over the world!
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!
