你好！Or Hi! My name is Taylor, and I'm a '27! I'm from Beijing, China. I'm hoping to major in Mathematics Modified with Computer Science and minor in Religion. Outside of the classroom, you can find me going on hikes with the Dartmouth Outing club, drawing or crafting at the jewelry studio, or having fun, philosophical conversations with friends!
Academic Program
(Intended) Mathematics Modified with Computer Science, Religion
Coming 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!
This 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!
Having 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.
Growing up, Chinese New Year was always the most important celebration in my hometown. This year, I was excited to see the holiday take root on campus in ways that made it feel just as meaningful, even while being far from home.
For the first time, Dartmouth hosted a school-wide celebration, with Foco (The Class of 1953 Commons) serving a Chinese New Year – themed dinner, complete with traditional decorations, Chinese snacks, and an abundance of Chinese dishes. The atmosphere felt even more special with Chinese songs playing in the background.
Beyond the campus-wide celebration, students also found their own ways to mark the occasion. Our Class of 2027 Chinese students gathered for dinner at Han Fusion, the local Chinese restaurant, squeezing in a brief but meaningful celebration amidst the demands of midterms.
Student organizations played a major role in bringing the festivities to life. The Dartmouth Chinese Student Association (DCSA) partnered with the Office of Pluralism and Leadership and the Special Programs and Events Committee to host a Chinese New Year celebration at the computer science building. The event featured catered food from Han Fusion, a photo booth, and activities that brought students together in a warm, communal setting.
Meanwhile, the Chinese Language House hosted its own celebration, bringing together professors from the Chinese department and students for an evening of calligraphy, karaoke, and, of course, more Han Fusion. Other cultural organizations also joined in—the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) served phở in honor of Tết, and the Dartmouth Malaysian Student Organization held a Lunar New Year event of its own.
Even though we couldn't be home for the holiday, these celebrations helped recreate the spirit of Chinese New Year on campus. It was heartening to see the Dartmouth community embrace the traditions of Lunar New Year, fostering a sense of belonging and cultural appreciation across campus.
ENGS 12: Design Thinking—one of Dartmouth's most popular courses. Read on to hear about my experience, key takeaways, and how the class reshaped my approach to creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving.
A history class that starts with music, brings the past to life through debates and museum visits, and just might make me a history minor—welcome to History of China Since the 1800s.
All three of my classes this term visited the Hood Museum of Art for curated art study sessions related to class content. I have had these sessions in prior terms too, and I really enjoy these experiences.
