Dartmouth assigns freshmen random roommates, which turned into a blessing in disguise.
Caroline York
2025
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For many of you, moving away to college means more independence, living away from home, and perhaps sharing a living space for the very first time.
Sydney Wuu 2024 -
Freshman year is still underway, but knowing that I have people like her by my side gives me so much strength.
May Oo Khine 2023 -
Days at my summer desk job were spent refreshing my inbox compulsively until on August 1st, the email finally came.
Bryanna Entwistle 2023 -
After a winter away missing everything from classes to friends to Hanover itself, I love every aspect of campus just a little bit more.
Cindy Shen 2021 -
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...
Catherine Parnell 2022 -
From spacious singles to doubles with a view; from living in a loft to living with a dog, I have had quite the range of experiences living on campus at Dartmouth.
Simon Ellis 2020 -
I've heard numerous times that you shouldn't room with your best friend, especially if you want to stay friends.
Cindy Shen 2021 -
Sometimes, roommates get along really well, helping each other traverse the challenges of college. Other times, they may fight about things like noise levels or cleaning up the room.
Jenny Chen 2021
