Below is a list of all blog posts from the People Places Pines blog by Dartmouth College.
Is the Greek life overpowering? Can you make friends through clubs or other ways?
This is definitely a question I had as an incoming freshman, especially because I had pre-conceived notions of what Greek life was like based on stereotypes from media, other colleges, etc.
Although I've blogged about my freshman fall, I thought it would be a good idea to share my favorite Snapchat memories I've looked at so far and give a perspective on my first term at Dartmouth—one year ago.
If you are a prospective student, its okay to be curious about Greek life! I still do fully stand by the fact that you can decide not to rush and have a very fulfilling experience at Dartmouth.
Last week, I virtually hosted an incoming student, and it was funny to me how he shared a lot of the worries I once had. So, hopefully I can help another incoming student or two by sharing my worries: and why I'm no longer worried about them.
Something unique about Dartmouth's Greek life is the fact that freshmen cannot rush. However, for those who wish to rush a sorority, there are a ton of pre-rush events to help you get to know the different Greek houses across campus.
When I was in high school, I had little understanding of Greek life. As a senior, I can confidently say that my sorority experience has been nothing like Legally Blonde, and it has definitely been worth my time.
Through my time here at Dartmouth, I have inevitably changed.
I've found there are a ton of ways to have fun here, even outside of Dartmouth's well-known Greek system. Here are some of my favorite ways to spend a Saturday!
I am a creature of habit animated by twenty hobbies and a continuous supply of mocha-infused espresso drinks, armed with the sleep schedule of a demigod. That being said, I've yet to step foot inside a Greek house.
