Below is a list of all blog posts from the People Places Pines blog by Dartmouth College.
In what ways does Dartmouth make the campus experience affordable for students (beyond financial aid)?
In many ways, I think that Dartmouth is super accessible money-wise so I'm glad that you asked. Here are some things that Dartmouth or Dartmouth organizations have done to make the campus experience affordable for me!
How does picking a major at Dartmouth work?
As a sophomore nearing the end of my fifth term as a Dartmouth student, it's just about time for me to pick a major. Let me explain how majors work at Dartmouth!
For those who are away/have been away from campus: what do you miss most about Hanover and Dartmouth?
This is a really good question! I've actually been away from campus for a really long time. I was gone in the Spring because of the pandemic, the summer because of break, and decided to take the Fall off.
In what ways does Dartmouth make the campus experience affordable for students (beyond financial aid)?
Great question! From my experience, there are many ways that Dartmouth tries to eliminate potential barriers that students may face financially. Most activities offered on-campus are free or take into account financial need.
For those who are away/have been away from campus: what do you miss most about Hanover and Dartmouth?
In a famous Supreme Court case, Dartmouth College v. Woodward, Daniel Webster uttered the famous quote of Dartmouth: "It is a small college, and yet there are those who love it!"
What's something about Dartmouth that you didn't know existed prior to your enrollment that you couldn't imagine your life without now?
That's a great question, and I think there's a lot of ways I could go with this one. In fact, I even asked some of my friends what they thought, and they all each shared 3-4 things with me.
How are linguistics classes at Dartmouth?
So happy you asked! Linguistics at Dartmouth is a unique program situated between a ton of different disciplines, but that's exactly what makes it amazing.
How do you combat homesickness?
The summer before coming to Dartmouth, I was anxious about moving thousands of miles away from my friends and parents. Once I arrived on campus, however, many of these worries quickly dissipated.
What's something you've done at Dartmouth that you couldn't have done or experienced anywhere else?
This is a hard question because I feel like there are many things unique to Dartmouth. The location, the community, the traditions...
