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.
Dartmouth is a place full of cherished traditions that connect students to the campus in meaningful ways. This week, I'd like to share one of our lesser-known but deeply beloved traditions—Sanborn Library's daily teatime.
Every weekday, from 4 to 5 pm, the English department's Sanborn Library transforms into a cozy space where students can unwind with a cup of tea. Stepping inside Sanborn, with its wood-paneled walls and grand Georgian architecture, feels like entering another era—a serene and scholarly refuge amidst the busyness of campus life. Sanborn tea is a simple, calming ritual—a student server pours tea from a white ceramic teapot, and cookies are available for small donations. The atmosphere is peaceful, with students quietly working or reading, enjoying a break from the day's activities.
Tea time at Sanborn library
Sanborn tea has become a daily ritual that I look forward to, especially after my 2A class that ends at 4:10 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, just in time for me to slip into the library and settle in. There's something comforting in the routine—grabbing a cup of tea, finding a cozy corner, and diving into my work while surrounded by the quiet buzz of fellow students. It's a chance to pause and recharge before the rest of the evening unfolds. The space itself is welcoming, and it feels like a place apart from the bustle of campus life.
In addition to blogging, I work as a Fellow for the Tucker Center, which focuses on promoting spiritual and ethical life on campus. As part of this role, I'm leading the Interfaith Alternative Spring Break Trip. Read on to learn more about my work!
