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!
In celebration of the new Attitudes of Coexistence exhibit at the Hood Museum of Art, artist Choe U-Ram spoke at two artist talks I attended. Read on for highlights from the experience!
In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM), a variety of programming was offered to celebrate AAPI students and culture on campus. Read on to hear about my experience serving on the committee and attending events!
The Fourth of July: a federal holiday usually spent over summer break with family and friends. Not this year, though! As a result of sophomore summer, I spent this holiday with my friends at Dartmouth.
