By Abby Hyun, Dartmouth Class of 2023, Eichler Fellow 2022-23
Excite, sustain, find joy in all we do and seek to breathe, to wonder endlessly For slowing ourselves down is such a clue to fill our souls with this vitality. Deriving meaning from a life so free, discovering where true connection flows: immerse ourselves within community to find our fuel, our purpose as it grows. The methods, stories, wisdom of the arts and moments, feelings to internalize allow us to renew our minds and hearts and offer splendid sights for opened eyes. For this I bring away from such a year, my senses mesmerized, my gaze is clear.
Throughout the year, the Eichler Fellows learned to write poetry. For their capstone project, the fellows wrote a poem that encapsulated their fellowship experience, a moment that has special meaning, or a concept that was learned.
I’m Abby Hyun, a ’23 from NYC studying Classical Languages/Literatures and Education! I hope to attend medical school with the goal of one day practicing orthopaedic surgery or primary care sports medicine. Both the DHCF Academic Day and Short Course have taught me about the importance of making intentional decisions to prioritize myself and my interests, as well as using the lens of the humanities to approach healthcare, in order to find balance in my studies and career.