A typically beautiful evening glow over the Green
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Dartmouth buildings, including Baker Tower, pictured from a distance at sunset. In the foreground there is a large tree with budding leaves.

Each Dartmouth term offers a unique residential experience—whether it's living in a dorm on campus in Hanover, staying with a family while studying abroad in Rome, or spending an "off-term" at home in Michigan.

7:00 AM

Hanover: I make myself a coffee and spend some time organizing my notes and readings before heading to the library. I like to get most of my work done in the morning so I can spend time with my friends after class!

Rome: I say goodbye to my host family for the day and grab a cappuccino and cornetto from the cafe across the street before heading to the bus stop.

Michigan: At home, mornings are slower. On most days, I'm probably still sleeping! 

A tart covered in mini strawberries with powdered sugar on top
The cafe also makes delicious desserts, like this tart!

9:00 AM

Hanover: It depends on the term, but I'm usually in class. If not, I'm still working at the library!

Rome: I get to the Dartmouth Center and say "buongiorno!" to everyone. Before class starts, I review my notes and print out my homework.

Michigan: I enjoy a quiet morning, reading on the couch and sipping a coffee. If my parents are home, we watch the news while eating breakfast.

11:00 AM

Hanover: I'm probably grabbing a snack and spending a few minutes talking to my friends between classes.

Rome: I head out of the Rome Center with some friends to grab another cappuccino and do some people-watching during our class break.

Michigan: I either work on a creative project, like writing or putting together a collage, or do some chores around the house. 


Rollins Chapel, with Dartmouth Hall, Thornton, and Reed visible in the background
I often walk up this sidewalk and past Rollins Chapel between classes

1:00 PM

Hanover: After classes, I grab lunch with friends. Our favorite spot is Collis Café, but sometimes we head into town to grab a coffee and study at Starbucks. 

Rome: Lunch is usually a panino or pizza "al taglio" (by the slice), which I eat outside with my classmates. 

Michigan: I usually head to town to run some errands and grab lunch on my way back. I live in a relatively rural area, so it's about an hour trip in total!

A brick store building in Bay City with a parked car in front of it. The store's windows are decorated with Christmas lights and garland.
One of my favorite errands is a trip to this store in my hometown, which sells paper goods and knick-knacks

3:00 PM

Hanover: I like to spend some time outside in the afternoon, so I'll either go for a Woccom (walk around Occom Pond on campus) or head down to the Ledyard Clubhouse. If the weather's bad, I catch up on chores like laundry.

Rome: I wander back from school towards my apartment, sometimes stopping at a nearby park or wandering into little stores.

Michigan: I either do some more chores around the house or settle down with a book!

5:00 PM

Hanover: I go back to my room to get some work done before dinner, and then meet up with some of my friends to figure out where we want to eat.

Rome: After getting back to my apartment I spend some time with my host sister, who's 5 and full of energy. We like playing with her dolls and talking about our day!

Michigan: I start helping my parents make dinner and play outside with my dog. 

7:00 PM

Hanover: I eat dinner, and then head to a club meeting.

Rome: I help my host parents get ready for dinner, eat, and start working on homework! 

Michigan: After dinner, I spend some time with my parents—we watch Jeopardy!  every night.

Students sit in chairs in a circle. One student is smiling and holding up his laptop.
Lots of club meetings and events take place in the Collis Center for Student Involvement, including the Dartmouth Leadership Attitudes and Behaviors Program

9:00 PM

Hanover: I work on my homework with friends.

Rome: I work on my homework in my room.

Michigan: I read a book before winding down for bed.

11:00 PM

Hanover: I hang out with my friends. We like watching movies, playing video games, or just chatting after we finish our homework. 

Rome: I'm probably reading on my apartment's balcony before heading inside to get ready for bed.

Michigan: I'm probably sleeping—early nights are my favorite when I'm home!

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