Hi! I'm Memo, a rising junior from Bangkok, Thailand. On campus, I'm involved in undergraduate research, the Women in Computer Science Club, the Thai Student Association, and the introduction-CS-course TA team! I'm currently in Ujimelt, a summer dance group, and TA-ing for a Dartmouth Summer Scholars class. When I'm not too busy with classes and extracurriculars, I love to cook, paddle board, drink matcha, and, of course, blog!
Academic Program
Computer Science modified with Digital Arts Major + Human-Centered Design Minor
Coming in with some Python background, I still find this class challenging. Yet, I always enjoy going to Vasanta's lectures and working on the short assignments with the help of the TAs. Awesome experience.
Professor Pierson taught the class really well—his lectures always start with a hook that keeps me engaged. Although the material is definitely more challenging than the prior class, I learned a whole lot more. My CS1 professor suggested we learn Java before taking CS10 (she even sent us resources for it!), but of course, I didn't. It was a language I continued picking up as I did my short assignments and PSETs with my partner. The workload is not light; however, I felt like everything was worth learning!
Initially, I felt daunted by the thought of taking Data Visualization due to its rigorous materials and challenging projects. The course is structured as a flipped classroom, encouraging us to read textbooks before class and complete assignments with guidance from Professor Horiuchi. This approach was incredibly beneficial; he allowed us to solve problems independently, answered our questions, and provided valuable insights at the end of each session. Although the exams were tough, they directly reflected our in-class practice. Additionally, I applied what I learned during my first summer internship!
Professor Beaudoin is one of my favorite professors and lecturers at Dartmouth! I have always been interested in classical music, and this class allowed me to completely immerse myself into it. Early Classical Music was vastly different from traditional college classes – we listened to pieces from ancient civilizations, flipped through preserved music scripts written on cattle skin, copied down old music notations, and attended a Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra performance. For our final essay, I read extensively about Élisabeth Claude Jacquet de La Guerre, a French harpsichordist from the 1600s. This experience not only enhanced my knowledge of Jacquet de La Guerre but also taught me how to efficiently navigate the library and utilize its resources.
Taking ENGS 012: Design Thinking with Professor Steinhauer (Rafe) was one of my best decisions. The class significantly enhanced my creative thinking and collaboration skills. We worked on various projects, each with different groups. My favorite project involved building a foamcore rollercoaster for a ping pong ball. The class became really close and it felt like high school all over again!
In this course, my team and I built a motorized gutter system! The class focuses on applying design thinking principles from ENGS 012 to create need-based solutions for specific user groups. With the theme of 'rural living' this term, my group targeted homeowners in snowy areas with gutter systems. Our motorized gutter system aimed to prevent ice dams and gutter damage during winter.
When I was accepted into Dartmouth, my family and I shopped for a warm sleeping bag and camping essentials. These were for First Year Trips, a tradition I'd read about countless times on the People Places Pines blog. My trip, "Cabin Camping and Cooking," was a blast! We stayed in a huge cabin, paddleboarded, and cooked delicious meals for three days. On the final day, we traveled to theMoosilauke Ravine Lodgeto meet other first years. One of the most memorable experiences was the five-course dinner. The best part? Students can return to Moosilauke throughout the year for this incredible free dinner again!
So, this Friday, a couple of friends and I decided to drive to the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge. The hour-long trip was absolutely worth it. We arrived a little late and missed the scrumptious salad I had loved during my First Year Trips. But we soon indulged in garlic bread with garlic-parsley butter, which was soft, buttery, and divine. Next came the tomato soup, so good that my friend couldn't resist getting seconds. The main course, eggplant parm, was a delightful mix of eggplant and parmesan cheese. Even my picky-eater friend enjoyed it! By the fourth course, I was stuffed but anticipating dessert.
Before dessert, the student-run kitchen crew introduced themselves, making the meal even more impressive! We enjoyed a short storytime with one of the chefs reading "Ferdinand" to us. For dessert, we savored lemon cookies, blueberry crumble, and vanilla ice cream. I wish we could have had seconds!
After devouring our treats, we went downstairs to admire the breathtaking sunset. The view was stunning – blooming flowers, green fields, a trickling stream, and a pink sky.
On our drive back, we passed several moose signs. My friend from Maine shared stories of his two previous moose encounters. Just as my other two friends were lamenting never having seen a moose, our car abruptly stopped. I looked out the window and couldn't believe my eyes—WE SAW A MOOSE! It was a smaller one (still dangerous), but the excitement was real. We quickly swerved and continued our journey home, chatting about the thrilling encounter. The ride to and from Moosilauke was long, but it was absolutely worth every moment!
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!
