Hi everyone! My name's Daniel, and I'm a 25! I'm from Orange County, California and Seoul, South Korea. I'm hoping to major in Biomedical Engineering and Anthropology Modified with Global Health. If I'm not under my sheets watching a new Netflix series, you'll find me spending time at Still North Café or at the engineering building. I hope you learn something new about Dartmouth today!
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Biomedical Engineering and Anthropology Modified with Global Health
Hey! I'm Daniel and I'm a Dartmouth '25. To begin, here's a little bit about myself. I'm a Seoul-born Californian with an adventurous spirit; being at the crossroads of a city guy and a suburb-lover, I'm beyond ready to add "nature-enthusiast" to my title throughout my time at Dartmouth. My favorite midnight snack is blueberry muffins, and my favorite movie is "The Intern." I could spend a whole day constructing installation pieces or painting on canvas with acrylic paint. In fact, I've also been an impassioned journalist for all of high school, submitting articles to all sorts of news platforms and online magazines (no wonder I decided to join People, Places, Pines, am I right?). Don't be fooled, though, as I'm a huge STEM fan hoping to major in biological anthropology or neuroscience or quantitative social science (or perhaps bits of all).
Why did I choose Dartmouth as my home for the next four years? Well, simply put, I fell in love with Dartmouth's tight-knit community and collaborative atmosphere. I strongly felt the unification of the student body and knew undoubtedly that, at Dartmouth, I would be able to foster everlasting relationships with diverse individuals. There were, of course, other things, too. The unique D-Plan sparked my interest as I was able to construct my college experience tailored to my academic ambitions and career goals. Dartmouth's close proximity to nature was another factor. From kayaking the Connecticut River to hiking Mt. Moosilauke, I knew I'd enjoy every activity-related opportunity out there. Dartmouth was truly a place I envisioned myself at.
View of the Baker-Berry library at night!
After just a week into the quarter, I already met some cool, kind, and fascinating people. Whether it be my roommates who truly make me smile yet make me so mad simultaneously every hour of the day or my study buddies who I went on a spontaneous trip to Boston with the other day, I can really sense the community I'm building here on campus and am excited to see how it'll develop from this point on.
Here are some things that only begin to capture my excitement this fall: experiencing Dartmouth's shift in seasons, connecting with more incredible people, enduring through procrastination-induced late-nights with friends, and so much more. I'm beyond honored to be able to share my experience at Dartmouth to you all through my personal lens. I'm ecstatic to see what Dartmouth has in store for me!
Dartmouth is not just a college. With world-renowned graduate schools, why would we choose to call ourselves a college instead of a university? The story behind that decision dates back to a significant Supreme Court ruling.
On a quiet spring Saturday in Hanover, I traded the usual campus buzz for Monet in the morning and archery in the afternoon—a reminder that Dartmouth weekends can be just as meaningful when they're slow, reflective, and a little unexpected.
During my sophomore spring quarter, I took on the challenge of four STEM courses, and while it has been intense, the unexpected connections across subjects and the joy of learning have made it one of my most rewarding academic experiences yet.
Read about the Sophomore Summer Soiree and how I got to witness the beginning of something that hopefully grows into a long-standing Dartmouth tradition!
Here is my list of the restaurants in Hanover within walking distance of Dartmouth. Whether you're touring campus for the first time or are a Dartmouth student in need of a new place to eat, feel free to reference this list!
As I approach the end of my first year at Dartmouth, I would like to reflect on some of the experiences and lessons I've learned throughout this school year.
