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Full Article Text (for paraphrased rewrite, WORD-COUNT SIMILAR to original ~1960 words): handling Clubs at Dartmouth | Dartmouth Admissions Skip to main content Admissions Outcomes The Student Experience Financial Aid Degree Finder Academics Undergraduate Arts & Sciences Departments and Programs Research, Scholarship & Creativity Centers & Institutes Geisel School of Medicine Guarini School of Graduate & Advanced Studies Thayer School of Engineering Tuck School of Business Campus Life Events Diversity & Inclusion Athletics & Recreation Student Groups & Activities Residential Life More About News Giving News Media Search Dartmouth College Explore Dartmouth Undergraduate Admissions click to open About Dartmouth Values History & Traditions Campus Commitment to Diversity Alumni & Outcomes Dartmouth’s Global Impact Our Town: Hanover, NH Security & Fire Safety Report Academics Areas of Study Scholars Who Teach Academic Resources Languages Majors & Minors Custom Majors Flexible Study Plan Internships Research Study Around the World Life at Dartmouth Student Groups & Activities Athletics & Recreation Housing & Dining Service Sustainability Student Resources Discovering Your Dartmouth Visit Experience Dartmouth Connect with a Student Dartmouth Comes to You College Access Programs Parking & Travel Apply Apply to Dartmouth Testing Policy Universal Need-Blind Policy Admissions FAQ’s Admissions Glossary International Students Rural Students Check Your Application Gap Year Class Profile Counselors The Admissions Team Dean Lee Coffin Afford Apply for Financial Aid Cost of Attendance Estimate Your Cost Financial Aid FAQ’s Financial Aid Glossary How Aid Works Message from the Director Types of Financial Aid Follow Admissions Beat Podcast 3D Magazine Admissions Blog Request Information Dartmouth Social Media Publications Video Follow @dartmouthadmissions on Instagram Search form Search Go Click to Open Search Click to scroll back to the top chevrons up Cal Shin Class of 2027 back Click to Close Bio Hello! My name is Cal, and I am a ’27 double-majoring in Economics and Philosophy. When I’m not working on assignments or writing a blog post, you can find me drawing, going on a Woccom, or spending time with my friends. And if I’m not doing any of those, I’m probably watching cat videos. Follow along as I share the moments that make Dartmouth feel like home!

Academic Program Economics and Philosophy Favorite Thing Right Now FoCo’s Sesame Garlic Cukes Hometown Cary, North Carolina Pronouns She/Her About Click to Open D-Plan Click to Open You are here People Places Pines handling Clubs at Dartmouth back Click to Close Cal’s D-Plan What’s a D-Plan? First Year Click to Open Fall On Campus Favorite Class: PHIL 1.08: The Philosophy of Time and Time Travel I took this course with Professor James Binkoski and loved it! I had never taken a philosophy course prior to Dartmouth, so this introductory course in the department was perfect! After all, it combined my interests of philosophy with time and time travel—at least, how time and time travel are depicted in the media. This course may initially seem to be on the more technical side, but Professor Binkoski made sure to break down the various time travel theories—various ways scientists and philosophers think of time and its supposed movement—in a manner that’s easy for anyone to understand. A very popular course overall; I am fortunate to have been able to take it during my first term here! Winter On Campus Favorite Class: ECON 1: The Price System – Analysis, Problems, and Policies I took this course with Professor Ha Yan Lee and it was absolutely amazing! I had my initial reservations about this course, mainly because I knew a lot of my classmates would have had some background knowledge while I had none. Professor Lee did a wonderful job of breaking down concepts in a manner that, as she often put it, is easy for even “your grandparents to understand.” Even beyond the course, the level of care Professor Lee exhibited towards her students is significant. She’s one of the most popular professors at Dartmouth, and for good reason! I ate lunch with her at The Pine through the Take a Faculty Member to Lunch program, and she gave me tremendous insight and advice! Because of this course, I have been inspired to explore more courses within the Econ department and potentially major in Economics. Spring On Campus Favorite Class: RUSS 7.07-01: Monster Trafficking I took this course with Professor Jasmina Savic and examined how the vampire figure evolved over time, starting with Slavic literature, going through Dracula and Twilight, and ending with “vampire” political figures. I realized what the portrayal of vampires could tell me about the thoughts of that society, including the fact that the early notions of vampirism are akin to modern-day diseases. For my final project, I wrote a research paper comparing the gumiho (the Korean nine-tailed fox) to several Western vampires. Summer New York City, New York I had the opportunity to visit New York City for the summer! I met up with a good friend of mine, explored the city itself, and went to a networking event with other college students. Sophomore Year Click to Open Fall On Campus Favorite Class: ECON 10: Introduction to Statistical Methods ECON 10 is one of the required courses for the Economics major. Based on my stellar experience with Professor Ha Yan Lee during ECON 1, when I saw that she was teaching ECON 10 this term, I immediately jumped at the chance to take the course with her. Once again, Professor Lee did an amazing job of breaking down concepts in an easy-to-understand manner. (The fact that her slideshows were colorful and featured various pictures of cats helped.) Winter On Campus Favorite Class: PHIL 37: Ethical Theory My main interest in philosophy lies in normative and applied ethics, so when I saw the opportunity to take a class on the former, I didn’t hesitate! The class focused on consequentialism, utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics. I enjoyed the ample opportunities for discussion, including discussion posts about the readings, as well as the table-wide conversations. My table, in particular, had lots to say, and there was one reading in particular where we ended up diving into discussion, not once, but twice! In fact, we had so much to say that all of us coincidentally chose to write our essay on this reading—and none of us knew until after we started talking about our papers! Spring On Campus Favorite Class: PHIL 22: Feminism and Philosophy While not explicitly required for the Philosophy major, you can choose to take this (and many other Philosophy courses!) as one of your four electives. Prior to taking this class, feminist philosophy was completely new to me. I had traditionally been exposed to “traditional” European philosophers, and taking the class helped me realize that my lack of exposure to other philosophers outside of this demographic was a product of epistemic injustice. The class consisted of weekly readings and discussion posts, some reflections, guest lectures from the authors of several readings, and a final project of pretty much any format about any topic of our choice! I walked away from the class with a much more nuanced understanding of agency, commodification, and labor; the harms that are a result of the very nature of women tailoring themselves under male desire seemed much more insidious. Summer On Campus Favorite Class: ECON 20: Econometrics Lots of Economics majors choose to take this class during their sophomore summer, myself included! This fast-paced class was both particularly rigorous and quite fulfilling. I walked away from every lecture feeling like I learned a lot, and by the end of the term, I realized I had gained a solid foundation in statistical knowledge, research, and best practices—all of which will be useful in my higher-level Economics courses. I particularly enjoyed working on the hands-on data exercises, where we got to handle real data through Stata! Junior Year Click to Open Fall Hanover, NH Favorite Class: PHIL 11: Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy As a Philosophy major, PHIL 11 is one of several classes I had the option of taking to satisfy one of my major requirements. I wanted to take some time to really focus on some of the most “classic” philosophers one might think of when someone mentions philosophy. The bulk of our focus was on Plato’s Republic and Aristotle’s Categories. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning at 8:50, I walked into the classroom, ready for lectures and in-class discussions alongside around 20 other students. Assignments consisted of small discussions and deliverables with a team of 3 to 4 classmates, as well as drafts, peer reviews, and final versions of two papers. In each of our papers, we had the opportunity to connect our personal interests to the works of either Plato or Aristotle. I knew I was enjoying this class when, talking to my friends about the topic I chose, they pointed out my palpable excitement. Winter Concord, NH As a Rockefeller Center Judicial Fellow, I spent my off term working under Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald. My experience working in his chambers was incredibly meaningful, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Spring Hanover, NH Favorite Class: PHIL 26: Philosophy and Computers I have wanted to take this class ever since my first year, and it did not disappoint! Don’t let the name of the class scare you—it’s not computer science-heavy. PHIL 26 was a philosophy class exploring the philosophical and ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI)—and what better place is to do so than Dartmouth, the birthplace of AI? This class was co-taught by two professors, which made for one of the most engaging classroom experiences I’ve had so far. Each class was a lively discussion between us and the professors, especially since we were all interested in AI and its growing role in our daily lives. Some of the most fascinating topics we explored in that class included whether we can and should trust AI, personal relationships with AI (e.g., friendship, love, therapy), and fairness. Summer San Francisco, CA I spent my third and last off-term doing an internship in San Francisco, California. I explored San Francisco, visited some classic attractions, and even met up with some Dartmouth alumni!

« All Posts by this Blogger handling Clubs at Dartmouth All reactions: Add a Reaction heart thumbs up smile tree tada bolt Making friends in college may feel daunting. Dartmouth’s campus is small enough that you’ll probably start to recognize some faces quickly, but that doesn’t necessarily make meeting new people in an unfamiliar environment any less intimidating. One of the easiest ways to find your people is through joining clubs. With hundreds of student organizations on campus, there is bound to be something for almost every interest. One of the best places to start is by handling to Dartmouth Groups, which lists all the student organizations on campus in alphabetical order. There are a range of clubs on campus, ranging from cultural or identity-based clubs, to community service, to the arts, to pre-professional organizations, and so much more. Perusing Dartmouth Groups is a great way to start thinking about what clubs you might want to join. Every fall, Dartmouth has a campus-wide Student Involvement Fair where new and returning student organizations set up tables covered with posters, sign-up sheets, and information about their clubs. You can walk around, talk to club members, ask them any questions you might have, and sign up to join their club and/or their email list! Some clubs, like a cappella or dance groups, may be audition-based, but other social clubs are open to anyone to join at any time! Finally, one of the easiest ways to find things happening around campus is through ListServ, Dartmouth’s campus-wide mailing list. Plenty of clubs use ListServ to advertise their events, from club meetings to speaker events to social gatherings. There’s also a dedicated ListServ just for student organizations, where you can see all the events happening across campus and connect with other students who are interested in the same clubs you are.

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