Hi everyone! I'm Madison. I grew up in Pasadena, California, but spent eight years living in Manila, Philippines, and one year in Spain. I'm planning to double major in Film and Media Studies and Sociology, with a minor in Human-Centered Design. I love spending quality time with people and having good conversations. I'm so excited to share my college journey with you!
Academic Program
Majors in Film and Media Studies and Sociology, Minor in Human Centered Design
A charming town area with various restaurants is within walking distance from Dartmouth's campus. Having tried nearly all of them, here are my top 5 favorites:
#5) The Pine
The Pine, located on the ground floor of the Hanover Inn, is on the pricier side. However, Dartmouth students can enjoy a free meal there once per term by taking advantage of the "Take a Faculty Member to Breakfast or Lunch" program. I've only been twice so far, but both times I went, the food was high-quality and absolutely delicious.
Cayla and I twinning with our meals at a birthday dinner.
#4) Molly's Restaurant and Bar
Molly's almost always has a line when I visit, and it's easy to see why. The atmosphere is lively, welcoming, and has a warm, family-like feel. Their menu features a wide range of food and dessert options, with my personal favorite being the wood-fired stir fry.
My cousin, sister, and I back in the summer of '22.
#3) Lou's
Ranked third, Lou's is another iconic restaurant in town that often has a line whenever I go. It reminds me of the song Sunday Morning by Maroon 5. My friend Tara and I enjoy coming here on weekends. Not only are their pastries and desserts outstanding, but we also love Lou's for its chill, zen-like atmosphere. My go-to order is the Chicken Cranberry Salad—it's healthy, packed with flavor, and always feels so refreshing.
Me posing with my salad. Absolutely delicious!
#2) Jewel of India
I love this place! Nothing beats their warm, freshly made chicken tikka masala and garlic naan on a chilly day. Eating here is so healing. Plus, everything tastes authentic and absolutely delicious.
#1) Tuk Tuk Thai
And finally, coming at number one, we have Tuk Tuk Thai, my favorite restaurant in downtown Hanover. This restaurant is conveniently located underground and just steps from campus. The food tastes high-quality. Here, you can savor a variety of flavors, from spicy dishes to rich sauces and delicious, sweet desserts. I am a big fan and highly recommend it!
This winter break, I spent eight days participating in the TuckLAB: Energy Program before heading back to home. In this blog, I'd like to share more about what TuckLAB Energy is about, and why I decided to participate in it.
Dartmouth hosts a variety of speaker events, bringing experts from politics, journalism, and academia to campus. The 2024 Election Speaker Series featured figures such as Mike Pence, Elbridge Colby, and Ben Rhodes.
Having grown a little more accustomed to the single-digit temperatures in Fahrenheit, I decided to spend my three-day weekend participating in a campus-wide snowball fight.
