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 I noted in an earlier blog post, we promised to adapt our admissions requirements as the situation evolved and as warranted. The situation has evolved, and a policy pause is now warranted.
I saw my friends and professors in the people I pass on my runs, my classes slowed to a snail's pace but in a good way, and I hung onto every word each professor had to offer.
Every so often a class comes around that totally rocks your world. These are classes help you determine your major, your career path, or just how you think about the world.
I've been reflecting on the lovely past four years of my life, and I came up with this list of seven things to help you succeed and thrive at Dartmouth.
I wasn't planning on taking any COSC courses once I got to college, but with coronavirus happening my freshman spring term and all grading being moved to P/F, I decided to give it a go!
What volunteer/community service opportunities are available for students at Dartmouth?
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In high school, service was an exceptionally important part of my experience, so when I was picking a college, I wanted to find one that prioritized both local engagement and international development initiatives.
How often do students travel in and out of Hanover? How easy is it?
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One question I've been getting from many prospective students is if Dartmouth students travel out of Hanover to other cities nearby such as New York or Boston often, and how easy is it to do so.
What volunteer/community service opportunities are available for students at Dartmouth?
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At Dartmouth, the sky's the limit when it comes to community service opportunities! A great place to start looking for volunteer work would be at the Dartmouth Center for Social Impact.
Dartmouth's academics are known for being pretty hard due to the intense courses. Do you think you are still able to balance your workload while having fun?
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This really is an age old question. Oftentimes it feels like we're told that college is just this constant battle between having the time of your life, and being successful in your classes.
Did you experience culture shock when you first arrived at Dartmouth? If so, what type of culture shock did you experience (i.e. was it relating to socioeconomic classes, ethnicities, etc) and how did you deal with it?
With recent news that many colleges will continue to stay online for the fall term (although Dartmouth has not made any final decisions yet), all you 24's out there might be wondering if your first college experiences will take place in Hanover.
