Hi, I'm Youmi from China and Japan :) I'm intending to pursue a double major in CS and Philosophy. When I'm not coding or writing, you'll often catch me taking photos, exploring museums, and watching sunsets. My favorite activities at the moment include hanging out with friends in the Cube, cloud-watching on the Green, or reading in the Berry Library. I'm so excited to share all of Dartmouth's "people," "places," and "pines" with you through my blogs and photos!
Academic Program
Computer Science and Philosophy
Favorite Thing Right Now
Jellyfish lamps in Black Family Visual Arts Center
Dartmouth offers a variety of different first-year writing classes across disciplines, but “Understanding the Craft of Dramatic Writing” caught my attention right away upon browsing the descriptions of all 32 classes offered this year. As an avid binge watcher of TV shows, movies, and short films, I couldn’t wait to explore my favorite pastime hobby in a classroom with peers. I also had the chance to explore theatrical plays, which is a literary medium that I’ve always wanted to explore but never had the opportunity or resources to. What I love the most, though, are the weekly check-in sessions led by Professor Carabastos — through these short life updates, our class formed a relationship beyond just being classmates. I’m so glad to have chosen this class!
Dartmouth offers a wide range of unique classes, and this term, “Drawing 1” has been my favorite. Even though it’s not directly related to my academic interests, I’ve always been passionate about art but never had the opportunity to fully explore it before. This class has given me the chance to experiment with techniques and express myself creatively, but what I love most are the critique sessions. Hearing my classmates share their interpretations of the same drawing has been eye-opening—it’s fascinating to see how everyone’s perspective adds a new layer of meaning. The discussions have deepened my appreciation for art and made every class a rewarding experience.
A Day in my Life! (First-Year Winter Term Edition)
Tuesday is probably my favorite day of the week this term because of the nice balance of studio work, classes, and time to study. My day starts with SART 15: Drawing 1 in the 10A block. I like to get to the studio a little early to settle in and refamiliarize myself with whatever I was working on last. It's a good way to ease into the morning and get into the right mindset before class begins.
Lunch at Courtyard Café — avocado sushi and inari!
For lunch, I usually head to the Courtyard Café ("the Hop") with friends because of how close it is to BVAC (Black Family Visual Arts Center). They have a variety of hot/cold food like quesadillas ("queso"), burgers, salads available everyday — check out today's menu here!
After lunch, I head back to BVAC for my First Year Seminar in the 2A block — FILM 07.15: Women and Comedy in Film — which mostly involves watching and analyzing films. It's a slower-paced class, and I like diving into the details and discussing different perspectives on the movies we watch.
After class, I usually set aside some time to study before dinner. Lately, my favorite spot has been the Mural Room in Baker-Berry Library, but its open hours are pretty limited—it's only available from 8 AM to 12 PM , which doesn't always work with my schedule.
After dinner, I usually end up studying in the ECSC buildingwith some friends. It's often busy, but there are plenty of rooms available if you check the tablets outside to see what's open. If I'm with friends, we grab a room and work there for a few hours. It's a quiet space, and the building has everything you need — printers on every floor and the Back of the Napkin cafe on the ground floor if you need a quick snack.
These are the places I've found over the past term—spots that have made long days feel a little easier and routines a little more enjoyable. Whether it's a quiet corner to study, a good place to grab food, or a studio where creativity flows, each one has shaped my time here in a small but meaningful way.
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.
Dartmouth hosts a variety of speaker events, bringing experts from politics, journalism, and academia to campus. The 2024 Election Speaker Series featured figures such as Mike Pence, Elbridge Colby, and Ben Rhodes.
Having grown a little more accustomed to the single-digit temperatures in Fahrenheit, I decided to spend my three-day weekend participating in a campus-wide snowball fight.
