When moving into campus, all first-year students are automatically assigned to a house. Being a member of Allen House, I have found home in my dorm and real friendship in my housemates.
Dartmouth assigns freshmen random roommates, which turned into a blessing in disguise.
Read for a rundown of the Dartmouth housing system!
What is the house system like at Dartmouth? Do you live with your house?
The house system is an amazing part of Dartmouth that you're automatically enrolled in when you arrive, and it shapes where you'll live, activities outside campus, and connects you with tons of different people.
From dorms to houses, singles to quads, fraternities, sororities, and everything in between, Dartmouth students have a whole variety of living options to experiment with.
I always had my own room, and by chance, was never housed with a roommate during summer camps. To top that off, I really like my personal space.
We're the southern gals on our floor; I'm from Houston, she's from Atlanta. Though I was hoping for a roommate from the north who would help me survive the cold...
