There’s no one Dartmouth story. People Places Pines is here to share the lives of Dartmouth students — and offer a little admissions advice along the way.
As student-athletes in the Ivy League, not only are we competing in one of the most competitive conferences in the country, we are balancing immense learning schedules. For the average varsity athlete at Dartmouth, athletics usually consume around
One of the most interesting parts of my Dartmouth experience is the guest speakers. Guest lecturers come from a variety of disciplines, and often bring very interesting insights on their fields.
I’ve always been more or less politically curious. As a kid, I used to watch the news with my mom while getting ready for school, and now, I wake up and scroll through the news notifications on my phone.
Hello, I am incoming 22 and I'm very interested in learning languages, but I noticed that Dartmouth doesn't offer any Korean language courses. Are there any resources for learning a language not taught directly by Dartmouth faculty?
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Hi! If you’re interested in learning certain languages that aren’t officially offered at Dartmouth, it is likely that there is a club or organization for that language that you can join.
Right around the corner! Dimensions is a great event to explore Dartmouth after you're admitted, and help you figure out if Dartmouth is the best fit for you!
Do you find that city kids have more difficulty adjusting to life at Dartmouth than students from rural or suburban locales? The idea of a radical change of scenery from NYC really appeals to me, but sometimes I wonder if it would be too different.
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There are a couple qualities that I miss about living in a large city, but they are qualities I've had my whole life prior to coming to Dartmouth. Living in an isolated area has been an incredible experience that is pretty unique.
My favourite place to eat on campus is at the ’53 Commons or Foco. I like to eat here because they have a good selection of gluten-free options (I have celiac) and it’s so fun to eat with all your friends.
How many hours of sleep do Dartmouth students get on average?
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I personally get 6-7, which is surprisingly probably more than I got in high school. Most of my friends probably get around 7-8 hours in per night on average.
If I have a bike that's bought from Walmart but needs fixing, can I bring it to you to fix it?
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Hi! Yes! Dartmouth's Sustainability Office runs Dartmouth Bikes, a student-organized repair group that offers individual appointments and pop-up bike shops (called "PUBS") for any bike on campus.
