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.
I’m from a really small town called Holualoa on the Big Island of Hawai’i, so Dartmouth has been quite the change for me. Even though people like to tease me about snow and getting use to a place so different from my home, honestly...
Since about mid-January, I've tried to take one-second videos of each day as a way of documenting my life. This video covers three weeks (the first twelve seconds are on campus, the rest are off) and basically the content below!
My house community organized a canoeing event. They rented out canoes from the Ledyard Canoe Club from 2-4 pm, allowing us to canoe for free , so for the second time that weekend, I made the trip to the river,
At first, I was confused as to how I was supposed to find someone willing to take me on as a research assistant, but luckily the Office of Undergrad Advising and Research has a database of projects which Dartmouth faculty members need students for.
The word I heard the most when students talked about Dartmouth was “community.” As a social butterfly who has never understood “alone time,” community was exactly what I hoped to find at college.
Hello all! My name is Alexis Colbert and I am a ‘19 from St. Louis, Missouri, a place that is most certainly midwest and not southern -- you can confirm this by our presence in Tornado Alley.
Yessss! I'm finally in Tokyo!! I just moved into my host family's this afternoon, but in the first two days, the whole squad and I stayed at a really nice hotel and visited most of the tourist-y places around Tokyo.
Dartmouth pride is contagious. It swells up, bursts out, and catches those in its path. My daughter is extremely pleased with her decision to attend Dartmouth College (and so are we!) The opportunities and experiences she has been afforded...
I grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, but right after I graduated my parents moved to Tampa, Florida. I was first introduced to Dartmouth in the Fall of my Junior year and proceeded to visit not one, not two, but THREE times...
As someone who won't receive financial aid but whose parents aren't eager to provide spending money, I'm wondering how students manage expenses for activities, day-to-day items, and outings. I'm also wondering if the College provides many free events?
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In terms of off-campus activities, there are a lot of great things to do in nature around campus, like hiking, that cost nothing or next to nothing.
I am really curious to hear your thoughts on Windows vs Mac at Dartmouth and whether there are any issues with compatibility or just ubiquity of either system on campus. And of course, which you would recommend?
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I used a Windows computer all throughout high school but switched to Mac when I started college. Many of my teammates recommended getting a Mac because most of the systems that Dartmouth uses are fit for Mac operating system.
Are non-partying students able to find their niche?
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Absolutely! I choose not to drink and very rarely engage in the party scene on campus, and I've still been able to find an incredible community of friends whose interests match my own.
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.
