Welcome to the blog of an Englishman studying at Dartmouth—do take a look around! Hopefully, my blogs will provide you with an insight on life at Dartmouth, and specifically through the eyes of an international student. Dartmouth has a ton to offer from the staggering natural beauty of its surroundings and stellar academic programs to the wonderful people you meet along the way. So stay a while, I'll make us cups of tea, and take a moment to discover life at the College on the Hill.
At Dartmouth time is simply a concept: It flies, and yet each day is so full that they could last a lifetime. In this one short term, snow fell and melted; leaves died and trees became bare; and many amazing days were spent with those I am closest to. I feel as though I've barely been here two minutes, yet I've had so many crazy experiences I can't even count them. Honestly at this point, I can't at all believe that there is only one term left before I'm 25% of my way through my time at Dartmouth.
25% sounds like a lot. Honestly, it sounds like a scary amount; you'd expect someone who is 25% of their way through college to have some things figured out—at least that's how I felt about the '24s when I got here. They all seemed so well-held together, as if they'd been here for years! In reality, however, I still feel as though I'm guessing my way through life.
HOCKEY!!
I think it is important to recognise that in reality this is all any of us are doing. No matter how old we are and how much life experience we get, the world we exist in keeps getting bigger and bigger, and even those with the most experience in the world aren't completely sure how to live life. I do, however, feel a lot more knowledgeable and experienced in the ways of Dartmouth. I honestly simultaneously don't want to wish away my time here, and yet cannot wait to welcome another class of students here and show them the awesomeness of campus life!
Snowboarding for the first time was a highlight of the term!
Looking back so far, one thing I appreciate above all else is the community I have found here. My floormates are a family to me, and I don't know where I'd be without them. When I've been ill, they've brought me meds, when I'm down, they bring me happiness, and whenever I want to find them I know exactly where they'll be. I also love my friends from other dorms such as those from the international community, and the many others I've met along the way! I love them all and at Dartmouth finding a strong set of communities to thrive in couldn't be easier.
It saddens me to move onto another term, but as we all donned holiday shirts and shorts today to usher in the warmer weather, I was reminded that with all endings come new beginnings, and I can't wait to partake in warmer activities with the people I care about most. Next term isn't far away, and I await it excitedly.
The Dartmouth Green is more than our school color. These words describe Dartmouth's commitment to sustainability. If sustainability is important to you, read through this post to discover a non-exhaustive list of sustainable initiatives on campus.
It's hard to fully express just how meaningful Cabin and Trail (CnT) is to me. Since coming to Dartmouth a year and a half ago, this community has shaped me in ways I never expected. It is a source of hope and a new home.
When I first came to Dartmouth, the last thing I wanted to experience was the infamous, chilling New England winter—but I've discovered that Dartmouth's climate was a blessing in disguise, and even perhaps my favorite thing about campus.
