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.
No matter what course you imagine your studies will take, Dartmouth's graduation requirements will likely nudge you to explore areas of study you'd decided weren't in the cards.
If you meet the prerequisites, Questbridge is an amazing opportunity that you should take advantage of. I know I did and, to this day, I believe it was the best decision I made as a high school student.
Choosing which three classes you are going to take can be a scary process. A great place to start is by considering what you came to Dartmouth to study.
There are so many things that come to mind when I ask myself what I miss about campus. The smiles as you pass classmates on the Green, the satisfaction of finishing a paper in the Baker Berry tower room, the sweet taste of a FOCO cookie.
Given the global pandemic, and the amount of time I've had to just lay around the house, I've had a lot of time to think in the past few months. I've been thinking a lot about what makes me happy, and lately, that's been getting outside.
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?
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Although I'm an international student and certainly dealt with culture shock when I arrived at Dartmouth, which spanned from words I didn't understand all the way to games I had no idea how to play, I was hesitant to answer this question as I beli
What is the house system like at Dartmouth? Do you live with your house?
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The house system is an amazing part of Dartmouth that you're automatically enrolled in when you arrive, and it shapes where you'll live, activities outside campus, and connects you with tons of different people.
Which religious services are offered at Dartmouth? Is there a church or chapel or any other social group to feel connected to your faith?
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There are various services available at Dartmouth! One of my favorite places on campus is Rollins Chapel, which is located in the northeastern corner of the Green.
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.
