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!
When I first came to Dartmouth, I thought that the arts facilities and classes were only reserved for people with true artistic talent (unlike myself); however, that is quite the opposite of the truth! Dartmouth has five majors and minors in the arts: Music, Art History, Studio Art, Theatre, and Film and Media Studies. Because Dartmouth has a liberal arts curriculum, students can take classes in the arts regardless of their talent or major/minor and engage with the arts even if they are not enrolled in art classes. This means that those five arts departments have world-class facilities that are open to all Dartmouth students to use!
My favorite sector of Dartmouth Arts is the Jewelry Studio. Every day, the studio has drop-in hours where students can work on any project of their choosing. The studio is staffed by two full-time employees as well as many Dartmouth student employees. The studio employees are there to assist students with their projects, so if you want to make a ring with your initials on it but have no clue how to, the studio employees will guide you through the entire process.
A bonus of the studio is that it is completely free! All that students pay for is the materials, which typically cost about $5. This means that a fun afternoon in the studio would only cost you $5!
The studio will often host free workshops where they will guide you through making a specific type of jewelry, and in that case, all the materials are free!
The Jewelry Studio is in the Hopkins Center for the Arts, and after the Hopkins Center renovationis complete in 2025, it will be completely reimagined with many new bells and whistles!
The current studio in the visual arts center!
Overall, the Jewelry Studio is a great example of the many different unique spaces on campus. With Dartmouth's location in a rural location, there are so many different centers on campus to keep you endlessly entertained, regardless of your experience!
Dartmouth's dining options are reduced during winterim due to the significantly smaller number of students on campus. Find out about dining options during winterim, from a dietary, logistical, and financial perspective!
In elementary school, I did ballet. In middle school, I tried diving. In high school, I played volleyball. And now, in college, I guess I'm a hockey player! Read on to learn a bit about Dartmouth Club Sports and our Women's Ice Hockey Program!
