Hi everyone! I'm Madison. I'm originally from Pasadena, California, but I also spent eight years living in Manila, Philippines, and one year in Gibraltar. At Dartmouth, I plan to double major in Film & Media Studies and ASCL (Asian Societies, Cultures, and Languages). Dartmouth has already opened up so many doors for me and truly changed my life for the better, so I'm really excited to share my college journey and experiences with you all!
Academic Program
Majors in Film and Media Studies and Asian Societies, Languages, and Cultures
Nothing beats the first bite of cool, fresh green grapes. You can get this snack at the Courtyard Café, also known as the HOP, located in the Hopkins Center for the Art.
#7) Quesadillas at Late Night
Something cool I really appreciate about Dartmouth is "Foco Late Night." Late night, located at the main dining hall, is open from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. every night. Most of the time, you'll catch me there eating a bowl of lucky charms or munching on a freshly made warm quesadilla.
#6) Mac & cheese and chicken tenders combo
I am obsessed with this lunch combo from the HOP! They serve really good American food and delicious snacks.
#5) The hamburger from the HOP
I absolutely adore the hamburgers from the HOP. The line can get pretty long (20ish minutes), but I guarantee you that it's worth the wait. The burgers are really tasty, and you can add toppings of your choice. I get bacon, lettuce, and grilled onions.
#4) Collis smoothies
If you ever need a pick-me-up, the smoothies at the Collis Cafe are a great option. I remember trying the smoothies while visiting my sister at Dartmouth this past April and being madly impressed. My go-to smoothie order is a mango and peach smoothie with guava juice, which is what David here is pictured with. I usually get this drink before my 9 a.m. class or after I do a workout.
Dessert at the FOCO dining hall slaps every time. My classic go-to dessert is cream with a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie, which my friend Liam is holding above.
My life changed when my friend Adelaide put me on and introduced me to the stirfry at the Collis Cafe. Before that, I would get the stirfry at FOCO. However, the stirfry at Collis hits differently.
#1) Any chocolate croissant with an iced matcha latte with oat milk
And coming at number one, last but not least, we have what I get every morning: a chocolate croissant and iced matcha latte with oat milk. I normally get this at Ramekin in Anonymous Hall or at Novack Café in Baker-Berry Library. This combination is honestly so elite, and you must try it if you can.
I wrote my "Why Dartmouth?" essay a little under two years ago, and I've had a year in-between to fully experience Dartmouth: how I've grown, changed, and how Dartmouth has been a part of all of it.
