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Youmi Ji

Class of 2028

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A view from an airplane window showing a serene sunrise above the clouds. The sun is just peeking over the horizon, casting a warm golden glow against the deep blue sky. A faint reflection of light creates a pinkish oval spot on the window.

Finding Home in the Woods as an International Student

Starting college in a new country is a big leap, but with orientation programs, cultural connections, and helpful resources, Dartmouth quickly became more than just a campus—it became home.

Posted 01/26/2025 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts

This image shows a group of six smiling people, standing outdoors during what appears to be a nighttime event. They are posing together, wearing casual outfits and some Dartmouth College-themed clothing, such as sweatshirts.

Two friends smiling on a grassy lawn in bright sunlight. One wears a red knit hat resembling a caterpillar with green spots, while the other wears a green knit hat styled like a frog with braided ties. Both look cheerful and relaxed.

A large wooden bonfire blazing high into the night sky, with flames dramatically illuminating the darkness. The structure is built in a stacked, pyramid-like shape, topped with the number "28" in bold. Silhouettes of people stand in the foreground,.

Two young women smiling at the camera during a nighttime event, with a massive bonfire blazing brightly in the background. The crowd and surrounding trees are illuminated by the warm glow of the fire. One of the women has small black face paint designs.

A group of four friends sitting on grass covered in autumn leaves at night, enjoying a lively moment. One person has their arms raised playfully, eyes closed with a leaf on their jacket, while another is smiling with face paint and a glowing bracelet.

My Fall term Highlight: Halloween and Homecoming Bonfire!

A collection of pictures from my favorite weekend at Dartmouth so far!

Posted 11/30/2024 at 9:00 AMAll Photo Posts

In the sky, the clouds are dyed with colors of the sunset. The sky and mountains in the distance reflect on the clear river.

My first weeks at Dartmouth: meeting new friends!

A highlight of all the fun activities I did with friends during my first two weeks at Dartmouth: First-Year Trips, Karaoke, Bingo Night, and picnics at the Dock

Posted 10/28/2024 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts

a group of 5 college students sit around a table and play Chinese Mahjong. They are in a classroom and there are more tables in the background.

Connecting with Asian cultures… and food!

As an international student who has lived in East Asia for her whole life, this is how I connect with my home cultures through student associations at Dartmouth!

Posted 10/23/2024 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts

five first-year students standing side-by-side pointing to something in the distance and smiling.

My favorite moments from First-Year Trips—in pictures!

Hiking, playing cards, sunbathing, cooking, bonding, and everything in between.

Posted 10/16/2024 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts

A girl stands in the center of the picture with her back to the camera. She looks to the background where there are tall buildings.

System.out.println("Hello :-) from Youmi");

All about me, why I chose Dartmouth, and why I became a blogger!

Posted 10/3/2024 at 9:00 AMAll Text Posts