What is the vibe at Dartmouth?

Life at Dartmouth feels like an exercise routine. It is intense and you have to fully commit in order to achieve success. However, inside of stressful situations come breaths of peace; relaxing moments that make the laborious pursuits immediately worthwhile, and that is why I love the atmosphere at this school.

What are people at Dartmouth like?

We are inspired by the quality and diversity of Dartmouth students. Each has an intriguing story or an unexpected perspective to share. As a group, Dartmouth students are energetic, curious, values-driven, and diverse in a broadly-defined way.

What is the culture like at Dartmouth?

We foster lifelong bonds among faculty, staff, and students to encourage a culture of integrity, collaboration, and collegiality. We instill in students a sense of responsibility for one another and for the broader world, and give them ample opportunities to share their expertise and passions.

How would you describe Dartmouth?

Dartmouth expects academic excellence and encourages independence of thought within a culture of collaboration. Dartmouth faculty are passionate about teaching our students and are at the forefront of their scholarly or creative work.

What kind of students are at Dartmouth?

As it says in our mission statement (and as I say in my info sessions), Dartmouth seeks out "promising students" who love learning. "Promising students" can mean YOU. The admissions office (and the student body) wants capable, engaged, high-achieving, and kind students. That's it.

Community Vibe @Dartmouth

Is Dartmouth College fun?

Dartmouth is an amazing school for students who like a work hard/play hard environment, enjoy flexibility in the way they learn, want access to world-class professors and resources, and enjoy a small, active community with a large Greek life and numerous outdoor traditions.

Is Dartmouth a fake Ivy?

Though there are many prestigious colleges across the United States which are mistaken for Ivy League schools, the eight original schools which make up the Ivy League are Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, ...

Why do people love Dartmouth?

Dartmouth's alumni network is incredibly strong, which I believe is in part due to how the on-campus community is during students' undergraduate years at the college. We are not perfect, but we support each other, and that alone is powerful.

What's cool about Dartmouth?

Dartmouth's commitment to research and innovation positions it as a leader in academic advancement, addressing global challenges and pushing the boundaries of knowledge. The campus culture embraces the beauty of nature, offering students unique outdoor education experiences.

Why is Dartmouth so prestigious?

The high Dartmouth College ranking within the Ivy League rankings results from its small 7:1 student-teacher ratio. The university's commitment to off-campus programming and opportunities that allow students to get hands-on experience in their fields of study also contributes.

What is Dartmouth's reputation?

Dartmouth College is ranked #18 out of 439 National Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.

Do students enjoy Dartmouth?

I like that Dartmouth feels very chill and people don't take themselves too seriously all the time; there's a time and place to be serious, but we wear flair sometimes and we have [weird] lingo, and it's a small school where most people know each other—it's very fun for me.

What major is Dartmouth best known for?

Is Dartmouth a fratty?

There are 17 fraternities, 11 sororities, and 3 co-ed organizations at Dartmouth. Students can join a Greek letter organization beginning sophomore year. Explore the blog posts below for students' perspectives on what these organizations are like.

Do people party at Dartmouth?

At the Dartmouth College, the Party school, the Party Ivy, there is a big Party Scene. Party Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, also Monday, if alcoholic. The Parties are part of the Greek Life at the Fraternities with the Drinking.

What is social life like at Dartmouth?

One might argue that Dartmouth has a 'party school' reputation. While parties and social events are part of the culture, they are far from dominating the campus experience. You can choose to engage to the extent you're comfortable with.

What makes Dartmouth different from other Ivies?

Dartmouth is the only Ivy to operate on the quarter system with four 10-week long quarters rather than two semesters. Lastly, Dartmouth's location in Hanover, New Hampshire also contributes to its distinct identity.

Is Dartmouth a stressful school?

The students here definitely work a lot, and we stay busy, but i would absolutely not say that it is a stressful environment. People have a great sense of work/life balance, and Dartmouth administration and professors encourage that.

What do Dartmouth students do for fun?

The Hop, short for the Hopkins Center for the Arts, features student instrumental, vocal and dance ensembles, premier visiting performers, films, and free-to-students Metropolitan Opera screenings, while the student coffee shop and lounge One Wheelock offers a weekly open mic night and two Indie music series, ...

What do students say about Dartmouth?

The campus is probably best described as quaint. It's a small campus and quite rural, so there's definitely a trap of being in a Dartmouth bubble. It's often difficult to think of a world outside of Dartmouth while you're there, so that could be troubling to some people.

What is the forgotten ivy?

Dartmouth is the smallest of the Ivy League schools. Dartmouth has the smallest graduate student population.

What are the 8 Little Ivies?

Is Dartmouth the easiest Ivy?

Dartmouth College ranks as the second easiest Ivy League school to get into. Founded in 1769, Dartmouth honors both tradition and innovation. While it has a smaller undergraduate class size, this prestigious school offers top research opportunities, world-class faculty, and small class sizes.

How do students dress at Dartmouth?

Just bring your current wardrobe! Dartmouth students wear sweats and t-shirts all the time (especially in the winter). However, it's nice to have a few dressy outfits for formal events like Matriculation with President Hanlon.

Which is better Dartmouth or Harvard?

Harvard will also provide you with a more traditional collegiate experience, while Dartmouth has some aspects that make it a little more off-the-beaten path, such as the D-Plan. Harvard is also a larger school, with 10 graduate schools within the institution.