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 stands out for its commitment to integrating first-year students into its vibrant research community from day one. Offering unique opportunities for early involvement in various fields, Dartmouth ensures that newcomers are not just spectators but active participants in the frontiers of discovery and innovation. This blog highlights two cornerstone programs for first-year research enthusiasts: the First-Year Research in Engineering Experience (FYREE) and the Women in Science Project (WISP), both designed to make research accessible right from the start of their college journey.
First-Year Research in Engineering Experience (FYREE) and Women in Science Project (WISP) are two research programs designed for students interested in pursuing research in college. Both programs require minimal relevant academic backgrounds. Students also get the chance to work alongside faculty and graduate students and even publish research papers, which can be an incredibly enriching hands-on research experience for them to explore possible career paths.
FYREE offers a dynamic entry point for first-year engineering students into research. By October, students can apply to join FYREE and start working on impactful projects through part-time internships during the winter and spring terms. A friend of mine involved in FYREE is currently enhancing healthcare operations using data science, showcasing the program's blend of learning and real-world application.
Rodent-handling skills developed through WISP program
WISP aims to increase gender diversity in STEM by providing first-year female students with mentorship, research internships, and a supportive community. This program makes it possible for students to engage in scientific research early on. For example, one of my friends participating in the WISP program is engaging in neuroscience research about addiction and motivation (see rat photo). Her WISP experience helps her to build skills like rodent handling techniques, which is crucial for her future bio-related career.
Through Dartmouth's Guarini Institute for International Study, I am getting to take classes and experience life at Wellesley College, an all-women's school!
Academics can be challenging at Dartmouth. But there are lots of groups across campus here to support you through your academic journey. Read on for my experience asking for help and a few organizations that might be helpful to you!
Every Dartmouth student is required to demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English. Here's my experience navigating the language requirement!
