deidra13

Dartmouth Is Like None Other...Period

The list of things that make Dartmouth different from other colleges is endless but two things are very important to Dartmouth life - they're part of the reason I chose to go here and why a Dartmouth college experience is so unique. First on the academic side is our infamous D-Plan. We're not like other schools with two semesters a year. Instead, we have terms/quarters - the summer can count as a term (of course you don't have to stay there during summer but its easy to do so). This means our terms are shorter and move by quicker BUT that allows for one of Dartmouth's main selling point - studying abroad/the D-Plan. When I say we have TONS of programs, I'm not exaggerating. If you're like me and don't like studying or speaking languages it doesn't matter - Dartmouth specifically has abroad programs to go along with our majors. They're taught by Dartmouth professors and you go with a bunch of other students interested in the same thing. I don't know of any other college that gives you the opportunity to study on a quarter system and go abroad so often. Secondly there's our social scene, and by that I mean the main fun on Friday & Saturday nights. Actually, on our campus the typical nights to go out are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (most people don't have class Tues or Thurs). Our social scene is entirely based on the frat scene which works out perfectly. I've never been turned away from a frat, and no I don't have the hookup that's just how Dartmouth is, and I've never paid for a drink or a concert. It's that open and friendly.

Helpful & Understanding Fin Aid Office

My financial aid situation is unique. My parents fall into that weird middle-class bracket where we don't make little enough to receive tons of aid but we also don't make enough to pay for everything with ease. With that being said my freshman year Dartmouth was great about comparing packages I'd gotten from other comparable schools. They helped a lot and made sure I didn't have to pay as much as the federal government suggested. This year I've gone into their office a few times and it's been a breeze each time - they saw me quickly, answered all my silly questions & explained the process step-by-step. The only reason I'm giving a B+ as opposed to higher is because I wish I could get more money.