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
Nothing beats the first bite of cool, fresh green grapes. You can get this snack at the Courtyard Café, also known as the HOP, located in the Hopkins Center for the Art.
#7) Quesadillas at Late Night
Something cool I really appreciate about Dartmouth is "Foco Late Night." Late night, located at the main dining hall, is open from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. every night. Most of the time, you'll catch me there eating a bowl of lucky charms or munching on a freshly made warm quesadilla.
#6) Mac & cheese and chicken tenders combo
I am obsessed with this lunch combo from the HOP! They serve really good American food and delicious snacks.
#5) The hamburger from the HOP
I absolutely adore the hamburgers from the HOP. The line can get pretty long (20ish minutes), but I guarantee you that it's worth the wait. The burgers are really tasty, and you can add toppings of your choice. I get bacon, lettuce, and grilled onions.
#4) Collis smoothies
If you ever need a pick-me-up, the smoothies at the Collis Cafe are a great option. I remember trying the smoothies while visiting my sister at Dartmouth this past April and being madly impressed. My go-to smoothie order is a mango and peach smoothie with guava juice, which is what David here is pictured with. I usually get this drink before my 9 a.m. class or after I do a workout.
Dessert at the FOCO dining hall slaps every time. My classic go-to dessert is cream with a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie, which my friend Liam is holding above.
My life changed when my friend Adelaide put me on and introduced me to the stirfry at the Collis Cafe. Before that, I would get the stirfry at FOCO. However, the stirfry at Collis hits differently.
#1) Any chocolate croissant with an iced matcha latte with oat milk
And coming at number one, last but not least, we have what I get every morning: a chocolate croissant and iced matcha latte with oat milk. I normally get this at Ramekin in Anonymous Hall or at Novack Café in Baker-Berry Library. This combination is honestly so elite, and you must try it if you can.
In one of my previous posts, I mentioned how I joined a sorority earlier this fall by going through the recruitment process. I've come a long way since then. In fact, I am living in my sorority house for my sophomore summer!
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!
