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.
Over the past year, I've talked a lot with prospective students. Picking a college is a big deal, but if I knew what I do now, I'd still pick Dartmouth a dozen times over.
Some of my favorite activities I've done this term are my on-campus jobs. It's a great way to earn some money while taking classes and getting the opportunity to meet new people you otherwise might not have met.
While touring schools the summer before my senior year, the freshmen I talked to gushed all about Dartmouth's collaborative atmosphere. Now as a current sophomore, I thought I'd share how students here genuinely want to help lift each other up!
As the end of my first term arrives, a retrospective, reflective kind of mood has got to me. One year ago, as I clicked submit on my Common App, I would never have imagined my freshman fall would have been like this.
One thing that many people contemplate before coming to college is whether they will perform to their expected standards, and in this blog post, I am going to share with you what helped me navigate my classes.
This is probably the most common question I get from prospective students, and I thought addressing it on this blog would help a lot of you who might be suffering from indecision or are just looking for something to fit into your 'Why Dartmouth?'
What is your advice for anyone younger than you, whether it is a prospective student or even a '25?
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For any prospective students reading this, take a breath because everything will be okay. The process of applying and transitioning to college can be stressful, and you may lose sight of what's important to you.
What's something you've done at Dartmouth that you couldn't have done or experienced anywhere else?
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This is an amazing question, and though my own blog is full of things that I've been able to do that I doubt that I'd have been able to do or feel empowered to do elsewhere, let me run through a few highlights.
What's something you wish you knew about Dartmouth before attending?
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Great question, and I'm sure that's one a lot of prospective and incoming students ask. Personally, I wish I knew how easy it was to meet people so that I wouldn't be so worried about finding a group of friends!
How would you describe Dartmouth's sense of place?
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There are no shortage of words in mind, but those that come most quickly are picturesque, inviting, and more than anything like something out of a movie.
How have you been able to engage with global experiences and opportunities through Dartmouth amid COVID?
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Unfortunately, the study abroad experiences that were once easily accessible for all Dartmouth students were put on hold for the 2020-2021 academic school year.
What is an LLC? How do they work and how can I join one?
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After having the opportunity to speak to several prospective students both virtually and in-person these past few weeks, I've received a lot of questions about the unique residential experience that is the Living Learning Community (LLC).
