Ola! Welcome to my Dartmouth journey. I'm Adrian, a '25 from Harare, Zimbabwe. With an insatiable thirst for investing, finance, and nature, I'm excited to dive into a major that combines all four passions—perhaps a modified economics major? The possibilities are endless! When I'm not tackling problem sets or immersed in "Things Fall Apart," I'm out and about on campus, discovering hidden gems and capturing countless memories on my phone. Join me as I embark on this incredible adventure!
Academic Program
Economics and African and African American Studies
How is Dartmouth's Financial Aid different from other colleges?
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I know a lot of you have heard that Dartmouth offers very generous financial aid packages, and quite a number of you have asked me how Dartmouth's financial aid packages differ from those of other colleges. To be honest, I'm not familiar with financial aid packages from other schools or colleges because I only fell in love with one college from the get-go of my college application process, and that was Dartmouth. So, I never got the chance to see what other colleges had to offer. However, that doesn't mean that I can't tell you what Dartmouth has in store for you.
As someone who is on financial aid and who has benefited immensely from it, I have a lot to share with you. Where do I start? As the topic suggests, Dartmouth's financial aid extends further than just paying for your tuition. Depending on your need, Dartmouth also covers room and board, that is, the food you eat and the accommodation they give you. To think of it, how could have I had such an amazing First-Year Trips experience without Dartmouth's financial aid? Yes, Dartmouth's financial aid covers that too!
As an international student who came from hotter regions of the world, Dartmouth made sure that I wouldn't suffer the unbearable cold conditions of Hanover. They assisted me and other international students with money to acquire winter clothing and winter boots. Awesome, right? But Dartmouth doesn't stop there. If you plan to do a Study Abroad Program during your four years here at Dartmouth, Dartmouth makes sure that your financial aid travels with you wherever you go, meaning it will cover all your additional costs. Even when things get tough and you feel like going back home to see your family, Dartmouth is always there to help. They can facilitate your trip to and from your home country.
One thing that most prospective international students worry about is what happens during winter breaks, fall breaks, spring breaks, and summer breaks, when most people won't be on campus, and it all comes backs to the same four-word phrase: "Leave everything to Dartmouth". Dartmouth focuses on the welfare of all its students and therefore will always find ways to make you feel at home as well as included in Dartmouth's community. During breaks, they make sure you have food to eat as well as housing on campus. So, no matter who you are, where you are from, what your race is, or what kind of background you come from, Dartmouth is always there to assist you with all your financial needs.
I went on an awesome winterim (winter break) trip to Sedona, Arizona with the mountain biking club (DMBC) of the Dartmouth Outing Club (DOC). Read on to hear about this break trip and also a bit about becoming a sub-club leader in the DOC.
The sorority rush process is a flexible, three-round experience each fall and winter where potential new members gradually narrow down their choices and receive an invitation to join their matched sorority.
As I reflect on my first semester at Dartmouth, I can't help but think about how one year ago, I wrote my "Why Dartmouth" supplemental essay. Let's see what has changed since then!
Exploring the Southern Part of Sri Lanka during our six weeks of winter break! A much-needed exposure to the sun and sand before I return for the Winter Term at Dartmouth.
As wintertime rolls around and applications begin to be read, applicants may be offered the opportunity to interview with a Dartmouth alumni. Read on to learn more about the ins and outs of the process!
An international student's perspective on Dartmouth's unique and inclusive Greek life culture, exploring the diverse motivations, experiences, and social dynamics behind joining a sorority.
