What do you wish you knew about Dartmouth before attending?
I wish I knew more about the quarter system and how much of a double-edged sword it can be.
For those who are away/have been away from campus: what do you miss most about Hanover and Dartmouth?
As a first-year student currently on campus for the winter, I've only technically been away from Dartmouth/Hanover one time—during my first winterim (Dartmouth's version of winter break).
Have you received funding from Dartmouth for research, a project, or a trip? If so, how did you find that funding and what did it enable you to do?
When giving admissions tours, there are two things at Dartmouth that I say are underrated. Number one is the Hood Museum for art, a world-class art museum open to students. The second is the research opportunities for students.
What are the basics of transportation on campus?
Everything from the Dartmouth Coach transporting students on and off campus (24/7), to the conveniently located Zipcars on campus, Dartmouth does a phenomenal job at accommodating all kinds of travel, here's the rundown:
I love reading People, Places, Pines, but how realistic are these student experiences? How authentic are each blog post?
I love this question, and I was definitely wondering the same thing when I was a prospective student!
What's something you wish you knew about Dartmouth before attending?
Coming to Dartmouth I did not realize how prominent Greek life is on campus.
What does non-STEM research actually look like at Dartmouth?
Great question. Here at Dartmouth, we use the word "research" all the time.
For international students: What resources have proved most helpful for you as a Dartmouth student?
Great question! First, I want to highlight that being an international student doesn't significantly impact your daily life at Dartmouth.
Can you be a part of the Dartmouth community without joining Greek life?
Approximately 50% of Dartmouth's students are involved in Greek life, which includes three gender-inclusive chapters, ten sororities, and fourteen fraternities.
