Taylor Wen
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Taylor's D-Plan
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FallOn Campus
Favorite Class: FREN 3: Introductory French IIIComing to Dartmouth with a solid background in French (Delf B2), I find French 3 a perfect fit for me -- it helps me to consolidate a lot of key grammar and vocabs, and fun weekly cultural activities like coffee hours and french lunch table offers me chances to relax in busy times. While the class is very rigorous and requires a lot of hard work, my professor is so nice and makes the class very fun! I also look forward to going to Dartmouth's Toulouse LSA program after completion of this class!
WinterOn Campus
Favorite Class: Buddhism, Sexuality, & Gender in Southeast AsiaThis course explores how Buddhist concepts of embodiment affect daily life and society in Southeast Asian contexts, and how the intersection of religion, sexuality, and gender impact broader understandings of authority, wisdom, beauty, death, and loyalty. The class takes on many forms beyond mere lectures -- a visit to the Hood Museum of Art, mindfulness practices, and small Buddha-crafting projects. Our professor (the sweetest Prof. MK Long) also invites many of her colleagues at other institutes as guest lecturers to our class so that we can learn from real experts specializing in different countries in Southeast Asia. I have learned a lot from the class and decided to become a religion major after this course!
SpringOn Campus
Favorite Class: Calculus of Vector-Valued FunctionsHaving never enjoyed math classes before college, I'm surprised (again) by how I'm becoming a math major and falling in love with math here! My professor (Prof. Shu Longmei, who graduated from the best university in my hometown) is incredibly good at teaching the concepts -- not just explaining things clearly but also showing us the beauty and elegance of calculus. I really look forward to taking more math classes in the future!
SummerVietnam & Beijing, China
I first visited pagodas in Vietnam for a couple of weeks and had days of conversations with monastics! Then, I returned home to savor time spent with my family and old friends, focus on my mental and physical health, and study and work a bit.
Insights from Dartmouth's TuckLAB Energy Program
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.
My Two-Course Winter Term
In this blog, I'm discussing the two-course term and why students would choose to pursue two-course terms
An International Student's Journey Through Dartmouth Sorority Rush (Part 2)
The sorority rush process is a flexible, three-round experience each fall and winter where potential new members gradually narrow down their choices and receive an invitation to join their matched sorority.
An International Student's Journey Through Dartmouth Sorority Rush (Part 1)
An international student's perspective on Dartmouth's unique and inclusive Greek life culture, exploring the diverse motivations, experiences, and social dynamics behind joining a sorority.
A Peek into My Sophomore Fall Classes
I just realized that the term has nearly ended, and I haven't given an introduction to my sophomore fall classes!
Teatime at Sanborn Library
Sanborn Library's daily teatime offers Dartmouth students a quiet, comforting tradition to unwind with tea and cookies, creating a peaceful break from the busyness of campus life.
Living Learning Communities—so what are they?
This year, I moved to Triangle House, one of Dartmouth's Living Learning Communities (LLCs), a welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ students and allies that fosters learning, community engagement, and personal connections.
Riverview Farm Trip with Housing Community!
This weekend, thanks to Allen House, I had the chance to kick off the fall season with a perfect New England outing to Riverview Farm!
Foliage at Dartmouth
New Hampshire is renowned for its breathtaking fall foliage, and this season, I finally checked off one of the top items on my bucket list: the Gile sunrise hike!
The Norwich Farmers Market
The blend of community, culture, and nature made the Norwich Farmers' Market a perfect way to kick off the weekend.