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Rika Masuda Singh

Class of 2028
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Bio 

Hi everyone! I'm Rika, a semi-international '28 from Japan, India, and Malaysia. I'm interested in studying women, gender, and sexuality studies, as well as public policy, global health, and biology while also being on the pre-health track! In my free time, I love to read books, cook and bake, play violin, spend time with animals, be sarcastic, and drink hot drinks (especially teas)! I'm so excited to share my exploration of Dartmouth with everyone :)

Academic Program 

Intended WGSS on the Pre-Health track

Favorite Thing Right Now 

Decorating my dorm to make it more homey! Also the FOCO ice cream bar :)

Hometown 

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Pronouns 

She/Her/Hers

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Rika's D-Plan

What's a D-Plan?

    • FallHanover (On Campus)

      Favorite Class: WGSS10: Sex, Gender, and Society

      Sex, Gender, and Society is a class in the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) department. It focuses on how gender and sexuality are represented in the media and explores different ways society shapes our perspectives. This discussion-based class features multiple group projects, which allowed me to meet and interact with many of my classmates, which was super helpful in my first term! Fun fact: this class taught me how to plan, film, and edit a podcast on campus!

    • WinterHanover (On Campus)

      Favorite Class: SOCY62/WGSS33.07: Love, Romance, Intimacy and Dating

      In this class, we explored the different contemporary meanings of the 4 concepts; love, romance, intimacy and dating. What did they look like at Dartmouth? How were they represented or defined in scholarly research? Why are they important to the world and human interaction? Our classes consisted of thoughtful discussions, insightful lectures, and even primary research. The final project was a research paper that featured the data we collected as a class. It was a wonderful course that introduced me to the world of sociology and qualitative research!

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Left: A golden-brown pancake studded with wild blueberries, accompanied by small butter packets on a decorative plate, Right: The entrance to Shyrl's Diner with a glass door displaying an "OPEN" sign and a group of customers waiting just inside.

25S Food Wrapped

This term, I got to explore a few new food spots around town with my friends, so here are the top eats of my first spring! 

1. Pastries from Umpleby's Bakery & Cafe: My sister and I stopped by when she came to Hanover to visit, and we chose the strawberry-raspberry tart and chocolate-almond croissant. It was just as incredibly indulgent as you're imagining.

A fruit tart topped with fresh strawberries and raspberries beside a powdered almond croissant on a table set for dessert.

2. Shakshuka at Pine: This was my first time at Pine for breakfast, which has a separate menu from the rest of the day. I chose the Shakshuka, an egg dish with a rich tomato sauce, and this one was topped with smoked salmon. 

A brunch plate with poached eggs, smoked salmon, vegetable hash, tomato sauce, and two toasted English muffin halves.

3. Blueberry pancake at Shyrl's Diner: My acapella group, The Decibelles, went to the cutest diner in West Lebanon for a final breakfast with the seniors who were graduating. It was so cozy in the restaurant, and the food was so SO good!

Left: A golden-brown pancake studded with wild blueberries, accompanied by small butter packets on a decorative plate, Right: The entrance to Shyrl's Diner with a glass door displaying an "OPEN" sign and a group of customers waiting just inside.

4. Mixed Berry pancake at Lou's Restaurant & Bakery: A close second to my pancakes at Shyrl's is the pancake I had from Lou's, which is located right on Main Street in Hanover. This pancake is absolutely HUGE and is filled with different types of juicy berries. It was so big, I had to share it with my friends to try to finish it! 

Left: A close-up of a giant mixed berry pancake topped with a scoop of butter, served on a white plate, Right: Two friends sitting in a cozy diner booth with plates of pancakes, eggs, greens, and a muffin spread out in front of them.

5. Indian food at FOCO: One of my favorite nights at the dining hall this term was when they had Butter Chicken!

A rice bowl with white rice, creamy yogurt with pepper, cucumber and tomato slices, and a flavorful chicken curry topped with herbs.

6. Brie and Apple Baguette with an Arnold Palmer from Still North Books and Bar: My tried and true. This was from one of the particularly warm days we had this spring, which paired so well with the refreshing iced tea! I also make up my baguette with a little bit of cinnamon and honey! 

Left: An apple sandwich on a white plate paired with an iced drink in a clear plastic cup, enjoyed outdoors on a sunny day, Right: A crusty sandwich filled with thinly sliced green apples, drizzled with honey and dusted with cinnamon, served on a small wh

7. Vegetable Chow Fun and Double-cooked Pork from Han Fusion: Han is the Chinese restaurant we have in town, and this was my first time trying it! I really enjoyed both dishes, and I'm excited to explore the rest of their expansive menu!

Left: A plate of stir-fried flat rice noodles with bean sprouts, carrots, baby corn, and other mixed vegetables in a light soy sauce, Right: A savory stir-fry of cabbage, pork, and green peppers coated in a rich, slightly spicy brown sauce.

8. Fruit tart from My Brigadeiro: My Brig is a small dessert shop in town, and this was my first time trying their sweets! The fruits were all very fresh, and the tart shell was very crunchy—also, 10/10 presentation! 

A small fruit tart topped with fresh strawberries, kiwi slices, and glossy blueberries on a crisp pastry base.

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