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 decided to start interviewing for Humans of Dartmouth once more this term, given that I don't have much to do at home outside of work hours. In case you don't know, Humans of Dartmouth is a spin-off of Humans of New York.
I always knew I would have an on-campus job. It made sense to me—I'd have lots of free time to fill, and it's always nice to have a bit of spare cash for the weekends. Still, I never figured I'd have such an awesome job.
Whether you're looking to work on sustainability efforts, tutor kindergarteners, or support the elderly, there are a ton of opportunities to give back at Dartmouth.
Here's a counterintuitive thing about a college search as it takes shape: it's not about a college. A college search is your search. So start with you. Hello, you.
If you are a prospective student, its okay to be curious about Greek life! I still do fully stand by the fact that you can decide not to rush and have a very fulfilling experience at Dartmouth.
It's easy to feel powerless during quarantine, trapped in your house with nothing to do. I hope to play a small role in making the pandemic more manageable as a CovEducation volunteer.
"The Search," the podcast that made me a podcaster, launched this week. I'm calling it an act of admissions citizenship, a conversation about college admissions for stuck-at-home high school juniors.
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?
Did you experience culture shock when you first arrived at Dartmouth? If so, what type of culture shock did you experience and how did you deal with it?
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When I first came to Dartmouth, I was surprised by the diversity on campus—it was a complete change of pace from my high school experience.
