How is the experience at Dartmouth as an international student?
I know a lot of you wonder what it means or what it feels like to be an international student at Dartmouth, and I am going to take this blog to answer this question from my own perspective.
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?
To the first question, have I ever received funding from Dartmouth for research, a project, or a trip: the answer is yes!
If you didn't physically visit campus before choosing Dartmouth, how did you make the decision to enroll?
Honestly, for me, making the decision to go to Dartmouth was not so simple at first. Originally, I had planned to go to any music school in New York and become a professional tubist alongside other classical musicians.
For the D-Plan, do students take classes for all four quarters a year or can they take one quarter off a year?
Although the D-Plan seems complicated, I truly have enjoyed learning about how I will be able to plan out my next four years at Dartmouth. Almost all students take a quarter off a year instead of taking classes all four quarters during the year.
What tips do you have for high school juniors who are launching their college searches virtually this spring?
People who are applying to colleges during the pandemic have a lot on their plates.
Is the Greek life overpowering? Can you make friends through clubs or other ways?
I think this question has many different answers, depending on who you talk with. I'm going to start by just bringing this up since everyone has various experiences with Greek life at Dartmouth. This is just my experience!
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?
During my second off-term, I was able to secure funding from Undergraduate Advising and Research (UGAR) for research in the Department of Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS). Let me tell you how!
How is Dartmouth's Financial Aid different from other colleges?
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.
What is financial aid like for international students?
Financial aid is a sensitive topic, which is why you might not see a lot of blogs about the subject.
