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.
This weekend, thanks to Allen House (one of six residential housing communities at Dartmouth), I had the chance to kick off the fall season with a perfect New England outing to Riverview Farm. Nestled along the Connecticut River, the farm couldn't have been more picturesque. With rolling hills, vibrant fall colors, and clear blue skies, it felt like we stepped right into an autumn postcard. We spent the afternoon wandering through the apple orchards, picking fruit straight from the trees and enjoying the sunlit raspberry patches, where the berries were perfectly ripe and ready to be plucked. The farm had pumpkins scattered throughout the fields, which added to the cozy fall vibes, and a corn maze that was too tempting not to explore.
After our time at Riverview, we made a short trip up the road to Mac's Maple for some much-needed treats. Their "Maple Creemee" (soft serve ice cream) was hands down the highlight of the afternoon, but the maple cotton candy and kettle corn were also worth every bite. Spending a couple of hours away from campus in the fresh fall air was the perfect reset, and Allen House covered all the expenses!
Allen House's gift to students: popcorn and maple marshmallows!
Since moving out of my first-year dorms into Triangle House (read about that experience here), I've missed seeing friends from Allen House as often, so this trip was the perfect way to reconnect. Sharing this fall tradition—picking fruit, enjoying sweet treats, and soaking in the stunning landscape—made for such a memorable afternoon. It was a great reminder of the close-knit Allen House community, even as we all branch out across campus. If fall trips like this one are any sign of what's ahead, I can't wait for what the rest of the season holds!
Dartmouth's Housing Communities, like Allen House, are designed to foster exactly these kinds of experiences—offering a sense of belonging and connection throughout your time on campus. Every student is assigned to one of six Housing Communities, providing a smaller, supportive network within the larger Dartmouth community. From events like our Riverview Farm trip to dinners at your House Professor's residence, each House creates opportunities for students to engage with faculty and peers in both casual and meaningful ways. Being part of a Housing Community adds something special to the Dartmouth experience, offering both academic and social support while giving you the freedom to get involved at your own pace.
Every Dartmouth student is required to demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English. Here's my experience navigating the language requirement!
