Only in autumn. Students share what makes fall on this campus so vibrant, so rejuvenating, so absolutely Dartmouth.
Hello from Edinburgh, Scotland where I am settling into my apartment and exploring the city in preparation for my study abroad term! I will be spending this term (18F) studying at the University of Edinburgh's New College School of Divinity.
Given Dartmouth’s long history, the number of traditions that students participate in should not be shocking. However, that does not mean I was prepared for all the fun and crazy ahead of me coming into Dartmouth.
You've heard about the liberal arts, about Dartmouth's emphasis on undergraduate teaching, small class sizes, the resources of a university, etc. But what does that look like?
You've probably heard it before but it doesn't hurt to say it again: there are so many programs, clubs, and other opportunities at Dartmouth.
When I first heard about the tradition of First Year Trips - where Dartmouth sends a bunch of freshmen out into the woods to do a variety of outdoor activities together before anyone has even met before - I was very intimidated.
Trips, literalmente significando “Paseos”, es una de las muchas tradiciones de Dartmouth. Consiste de un paseo de cinco días donde un grupo de estudiantes de primer año y dos líderes exploran varios lugares de New Hampshire hasta Maine.
Hello there!
My final fall at Dartmouth has come and gone, so allow me to share seven highlights of my term:
Last Saturday, my friend Paige and I went to a harvesting party with Ruth and Perry Swift, a couple we got to know through the International Friendship Family Program
Fall kicks off the school year and sports are back in full swing. From an early morning row on the Connecticut River to a late evening practice on the field hockey turf, students are out and exploring a variety of athletic opportunities.
Connect to nature. Connect to the world. At Dartmouth, you can do both. With 237 acres, there's plenty here to explore, but as the smallest Ivy League school, the term most frequently used for our community is 'close knit.'
It all started in 1895, and the campus has upped the wattage ever since. Students and alumni come together to celebrate the glories of autumn, march in the annual parade, and celebrate in the glow of a dramatic bonfire on the Green. Dartmouth is also home to many cherished traditions, including Dartmouth Night and Homecoming, when alumni return to their alma mater and, along with current students, take part in a parade and bonfire, the latter dating back to 1888.
In October the community celebrates Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. In addition to lighting 5000 lamps on the Green, the celebration includes a Lakshmi puja, cultural performances, and an Indian vegetarian dinner.
Food Day at Dartmouth celebrates healthy and affordable food that's produced with care for the environment, and the people who grow, harvest, and serve it. Apple picking, pumpkin carving, movie screenings, and discussions with people like author Michael Pollan are all part of the event.
The Robert Frost collection at Dartmouth is one of the largest and most important collections of Frost's work, including printed materials, manuscripts and letters, photographs, and audio resources.
Learn more about the Robert Frost Collection
“Global Policy” class travels to West African nation to develop public policy proposal.
The senior lecturer is building a network of women leaders in regional theaters.
The a cappella group gave an impromptu performance after a late-night broadcast.
