Hi everyone! I'm Rika, a semi-international '28 from Japan, India, and Malaysia. I'm interested in studying women, gender, and sexuality studies, as well as public policy, global health, and biology while also being on the pre-health track! In my free time, I love to read books, cook and bake, play violin, spend time with animals, be sarcastic, and drink hot drinks (especially teas)! I'm so excited to share my exploration of Dartmouth with everyone :)
Growing up in a country where it's summer all year round, you kind of forget that, in some places, the seasons actually change, that the air becomes more crisp, and that the leaves change color. So when I committed to Dartmouth, I realized I would finally be able to experience seasons to the fullest, and so far, it certainly has not disappointed me. The leaves were already starting to turn by the time classes started, and since then, they have gotten even more red, yellow, and orange. Some of these trees are so bright and colorful that I genuinely did not believe they were naturally colored! And I think people can tell I'm an autumn novice because every time there's a warm-toned tree in front of me, I will take a picture, with no exceptions. Here are a few of my favorite trees around campus!
This winter, I'm studying abroad in Toulouse, immersing myself in French language, literature, art, and culture through place-based classes, city explorations, and firsthand experiences across southern France.
From surfing in Puerto Rico to backpacking in Joshua Tree to Norway: Break trips are a unique Dartmouth experience, giving students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the outdoors
Welcome back to Open Doors—your inside look at life in the Woods! This week, Gabe Brigham '26, a psychology and sociology double major, showed me around his dorm room, where we discussed Dartmouth residence halls, classes, and campus life.
On the final segment of The Stretch, we explored other planets, walked atop volcanoes, and went to the very bottom of the Grand Canyon (and back). Read about it here.
