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 med 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 :)
Growing up in a country where it's summer all year round, you kind of forget that, in some places, the seasons actually change, that the air becomes more crisp, and that the leaves change color. So when I committed to Dartmouth, I realized I would finally be able to experience seasons to the fullest, and so far, it certainly has not disappointed me. The leaves were already starting to turn by the time classes started, and since then, they have gotten even more red, yellow, and orange. Some of these trees are so bright and colorful that I genuinely did not believe they were naturally colored! And I think people can tell I'm an autumn novice because every time there's a warm-toned tree in front of me, I will take a picture, with no exceptions. Here are a few of my favorite trees around campus!
I applied through Questbridge's National College Match, but did not match. To others who also did not match, this is not the end of your application process! Here's what I did following match decision day.
Unlimited buffets, flavorful drinks, an assortment of breakfast pastries—Dartmouth has so many great food and drink options to choose from! Join me as I rank my favorite ones.
Walking around the Wellelsey campus, it's clear that it was built with intentional incorporation of the surrounding nature. The architecture of many buildings were also mindfully crafted to support Wellesley's unique principles.
From orientation week to your classes, you can easily find community at Dartmouth! Read on to know how I met my Dartmouth family and where you might also find yours.
