Hi there :) My name is Bryanna and I'm a '23 who was raised in Singapore. On campus I co-direct Sugarplum Dance Team, am involved in the Dickey Center's War and Peace Fellows program, do oral history research on the Vietnam War, and am writing a history honors thesis on the Cambodian Genocide. In my free time, I work as a barista at a local cafe called the Nest, listen to The Daily, and watch Masterchef (I'm trying to get into cooking).
With only 12 people, this course was the perfect seminar style course to introduce me to the history department at Dartmouth. We learned about pre-Columbus America up until the American Revolution, exploring a vast period of American history that is largely swept over in high school curriculums.
As someone who hopes to attend law school one day, this course was the perfect introduction to legal jargon, briefs, and the like. Professor Kalish helped me improve my writing my leaps and bounds as we explored judicial philosophies, current Supreme Court cases, and court history.
Despite my inability to sing or act, I've always been a big fan of theatre. Quite frankly, this course is one of the reasons I applied to Dartmouth in the first place. We read plays written from the early 1900s up to Hamilton, engaging with each deeply through class discussions and essay writing.
This summer I interned with a food bank in Philadelphia called Philabundance through the Dartmouth Partners in Community Service (DPCS) summer internship program. Each year, students apply to be matched as interns with non-profits in San Francisco, Philadelphia, or Boston. I completed the 10 week internship remotely from Asia, working a 9pm to 5am shift 5 days a week. It was an incredibly timely experience, as I worked primarily on Philabundance's COVID-19 relief efforts.
Holts Ledge is a hike to the top of the Dartmouth skiway. You can either take the Appalachian Trail up to the top, or hike straight up the ski slope! Just 20 minutes away from Hanover, it's a true Dartmouth classic. I've hiked it twice this term -- once with my friends and another time with my sorority.
2. Mount Cube
I hiked Mount Cube for the first time this weekend. It's about 30 minutes away on the way to Mount Moosilauke, just past Orford NH. The hike clocks in at about 6.6 miles to and back along the Appalachian Trail.
2. Mount Cardigan
Just 30 minutes away from Hanover towards Canaan, Cardigan is the perfect short hike with all the views of a longer option. It's my personal favorite, and I love topping it off with a visit to the Red Wagon Bakery in Canaan.
4. Gile Mountain
While barely constituting a hike, a list of hikes in the Upper Valley would be remiss without Gile. Just a 15 minute drive from Hanover in the direction of Norwich, Gile is a 15 minute walk to and up a firetower. The 360 views are spectacular. Since it's so close to Hanover, it's always fun to hike Gile with student groups -- my dance team has done it multiple times!
Join me for a 5:30 A.M adventure as I hike the Gile Mountain to catch the sunrise and explore the Norwich Farmers' Market, enjoying delicious treats and a beautiful morning!
