I loved the welcoming atmosphere from the moment I stepped on campus, which I noticed during an admissions tour and certainly holds true. Be prepared for the fast pace of a ten-week term since Dartmouth uses the quarter system instead of semesters, but it gives students more flexibility to pursue multiple study abroad, internship and leave-term options over their student careers. Dartmouth students are very involved in extracurriculars, perhaps even over-committed, and Greek life is a big deal here.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Classes are hard. The ten-week term moves quite fast, and midterms (in some classes all tests are called midterms) can start by the end of the second week. There are many resources if you make the effort, starting with professors who want to help and get to know their students.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There are many dining options if you look for them.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
One of the most iconic is the massive bonfire (multiple stories tall) on the greeen (quad) during homecoming. The freshmen run laps around it, the exact number depending on their class year. Students identify by their class year, so someone would say I'm a sixteen instead of 'I'm a junior.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
motivated, involved
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Big deal. 70% of eligible students participate. It's an open system, though, so anyone can go into most any house event.
I loved the welcoming atmosphere from the moment I stepped on campus, which I noticed during an admissions tour and certainly holds true. Be prepared for the fast pace of a ten-week term since Dartmouth uses the quarter system instead of semesters, but it gives students more flexibility to pursue multiple study abroad, internship and leave-term options over their student careers. Dartmouth students are very involved in extracurriculars, perhaps even over-committed, and Greek life is a big deal here.
Classes are hard. The ten-week term moves quite fast, and midterms (in some classes all tests are called midterms) can start by the end of the second week. There are many resources if you make the effort, starting with professors who want to help and get to know their students.
There are many dining options if you look for them.
One of the most iconic is the massive bonfire (multiple stories tall) on the greeen (quad) during homecoming. The freshmen run laps around it, the exact number depending on their class year. Students identify by their class year, so someone would say I'm a sixteen instead of 'I'm a junior.
motivated, involved
Big deal. 70% of eligible students participate. It's an open system, though, so anyone can go into most any house event.