DarIM's Comments
Overall, the dorms are really...
"Overall, the dorms are really nice. There are a lot of new dorms and newly renovated dorms, but the older dorms have much higher ceilings and a lot of charm. Avoid the river cluster, if possible—it's really far..."
Posted on 2/20/2009
There's really not much crime...
"There's really not much crime to speak of other than accidental coat theft at parties and the occasional missing bicycle—so lock 'em up. The Good Samaritan policy is the most unique security measure, I think...."
Posted on 2/20/2009
Profs range pretty...
"Profs range pretty extensively, but the majority here are really Ivy League caliber. You can get into some small classes with really accessible profs or take a huge lecture once in a while and be surprised by..."
Posted on 2/20/2009
There is definitely no...
"There is definitely no typical student—there are frat guys, sorority girls, actors, engineers, econ geeks, uber-intellectuals, uber-non-intellectuals, athletes, ex-athletes, and kids that you never see because..."
Posted on 2/20/2009
Some varsity sports are...
"Some varsity sports are really superb—skiing, lacrosse, hockey, crew, and a few others. Rugby is one of the best in the country every year, but it is technically a club sport. Intramurals range from ex-athletes..."
Posted on 2/20/2009
It's actually pretty diverse....
"It's actually pretty diverse. Despite the historically conservative nature of the school, undergrad voting was 83 percent Obama in the election. Due to exceptional financial aid, people from every walk of life..."
Posted on 2/20/2009
It's fairly strict on drugs,...
"It's fairly strict on drugs, but as far as drinking goes (outside of dorms), there is sort of an understanding between the frats and S&S (safety and security) that a lot of drinking goes on. In fact, a great..."
Posted on 2/20/2009
Turnover on new renovations...
"Turnover on new renovations to buildings and facilities is pretty quick, so most facilities are really up to date and nice. The gym is spectacular, the libraries are very nice, especially Rauner Special..."
Posted on 2/20/2009
Hanover is one of the most...
"Hanover is one of the most comfortable, nice, crime-free places I've been. It's really pleasant, and the nearby towns of Norwich, Quechee, and Lyme, to name a few, are also very nice. It can feel really small..."
Posted on 2/20/2009
Freshmen technically can't...
"Freshmen technically can't have a car, but they can pay to park at a frat usually. Hanover is pretty efficient at giving out parking tickets. If you don't pay a few, they may put a boot on your car, so hedge..."
Posted on 2/20/2009
There are actually a lot of...
"There are actually a lot of off-campus options in town, including Murphy's, a grill/pub; Canoe Club, a bit classier American spot; Lou's, a diner, but's only open until 3 p.m.; Ramunto's for pizza; Gusanoz for..."
Posted on 2/20/2009
Overall, it's a really superb...
"Overall, it's a really superb place to be, but you have to learn how to make the most of it. I actually was very unhappy freshman year and was close to transferring out, but I'm really, really happy that I..."
Posted on 2/20/2009
Pretty much everyone has...
"Pretty much everyone has their own laptop. Blitz, the campus e-mail, is the preferred method of communication. It's used almost like instant messenger, so people are on their computers or Blackberries fairly..."
Posted on 2/20/2009
It's very minimal. It's weed...
"It's very minimal. It's weed predominately, but, overall, it's really not a big factor and can easily be avoided."
Posted on 2/20/2009
It's not really even...
"It's not really even necessary for Hanover because everything is within walking distance, but there is a free shuttle (Advance Transit) that runs to Lebanon and White River junction, which is helpful once in a..."
Posted on 2/20/2009
As far as the social scene...
"As far as the social scene goes, it's pretty predominantly Greek. Once you're 21, you can go off campus to the bars, but there's enough variety among the houses that you can get varying degrees of intensity in..."
Posted on 2/20/2009
Parties on campus are nearly...
"Parties on campus are nearly all fraternity parties. No cover is allowed to be charged at the doors, which is nice. Depending on the night, there is usually a large party or two at various houses combined with..."
Posted on 2/20/2009
There's a wide range of food...
"There's a wide range of food on campus. Thayer's grill line is pretty extensive, the hot line has rotating specials every day, and there's a sandwich line and salad bar. It's pretty well done overall, but..."
Posted on 2/20/2009
Summer is beautiful and...
"Summer is beautiful and actually gets pretty warm, so bring a bathing suit for the river. Fall is really nice and comfortable for a while, but the weather quickly gets cold. Winter lasts for approximately 5..."
Posted on 2/20/2009
It's actually pretty...
"It's actually pretty convenient. I lived off campus my sophomore summer with a bunch of friends at The Blue Zoo down West Wheelock hill a bit toward the river, and it was a great time. Many of my friends..."
Posted on 2/20/2009
Campus Safety and Security...
"Campus Safety and Security (referred to as S&S) does a great job of protecting people. Of the minimal crime that exists, the majority of issues involve people accidentally taking the wrong jacket at frat..."
Posted on 2/20/2009
There is a fairly extensive...
"There is a fairly extensive range in quality of dorms. Some of the oldest dorms on campus have recently been renovated for purposes of insulation, but they've lost some of the old charm they used to have—and..."
Posted on 2/20/2009
