Hello, 你好, and Bonjour! My name is Tao; I'm from New York City, and I'm a proud first-generation student. I'm currently interested in studying applied math and learning a new language (French, with the intent of studying abroad using my D-Plan!) at Dartmouth. I love being immersed at campus–especially aesthetic Woccoms, fookie grubs at FOCO, and Baker-Berry Tower Room study sessions. Come one, come all: let me take you along!
Academic Program
Mathematics and Quantitative Social Science with a minor in French
As the name describes, this class taught me all about food! While the class is centered on teaching academic writing skills, I have definitely learned a lot about fun topics like food diversity, ethical farming, and culinary significances. For my final project, I got to write about how sauces relates to our society!
Inspired by Rika '28's Friendterview, I decided to sit down with some of my closest friends and reflect on what this year has meant to us. From cold winter nights to hopeful spring mornings, it's been a journey of growth, challenge, and memory-making. Here's what they had to say.
Q. How do you feel?
Carys: I cannot believe we made it this far. Time has moved by so quickly! But I'm excited it's going to get warm again this term.
Joanna: I am nervous—I'm taking a challenging linear algebra course this term."
Andrea: "I'm super excited to spend the spring term with my friends—but frankly, it also feels bittersweet (because the year is coming to a close)."
Alex: "Going to the river… picnics in the spring as well. I can't wait.
"What's one thing you wish you would have done differently?"
Alex: "I wished I took advantage of the winter term more and went skiing or ice skating!"
Meredith: "Slept more—sleeping is so important!"
Andrea: "Not sampling more classes! I feel like there are so many fun courses in our liberal arts school. I'm definitely going to enroll in some this term, like a public speaking course with the Public Policy Department
Anonymous Friend:
"Procrastinating less—I feel like I missed so many campus events over the last two terms. I definitely want to engage more this term."
My Two Cents
After chatting with everyone, I couldn't help but nod along to pretty much everything they said. Sleeping? Procrastination? Sampling more classes?!
But in all seriousness, I'm grateful for this chaotic, beautiful ride of a freshman year—and even more grateful for the people who've made it feel like home. Here's to warm weather, fewer all-nighters (fingers crossed), and making the most of these next few months. Spring term, we're coming for you!
Inspired by Rika '28's Friendterview, I decided to sit down with some of my closest friends and reflect on what this year has meant to us. From cold winter nights to hopeful spring mornings, it's been a journey of growth, challenge, and memory-making. Here's what they had to say.
As a practicing Christian, my faith has always been the foundation of my life. Coming into college, I didn't want to lose that essential part of my identity. I wanted to deepen it. That's when I found Cru — and it changed everything.
