<p>I've scanned through previous threads regarding the topic, but didn't find as much info as i hoped for. What advantages does the somewhat secluded Dartmouth have over the less secluded, in Providence Brown? do minorities at both generally stick together or are more dispersed throughout different groups? are cliques prevalent? is it difficult to find internships at Dartmouth so far away from a large city?</p>
<p>I love Dartmouth for its size, awesome, friendly students, and its close-knit student body, but as a nondrinker/drug user i'm not sure what i'll be doing when i have free time. i definitely was not pressured to drink or whatnot when i visited, but i'm not really interested in the whole party scene and the lack of (day/night) entertainment in Hanover/Dartmouth makes me wary (going to the movies every time loses its value after awhile; organization-sponsored events might not always be occuring/appealing; driving/busing 2 hours to boston takes up the free time, etc.)</p>
<p>I love Brown for its size, its more appealing city, the open curriculum and credit/no credit policy which i think will let me explore other opportunities without killing my GPA for grad school; the biggest draw i have towards Brown is that as an accepted PLME student, i won't have to bother with mcats, med. school applications/interviews, etc. (all of which cost more and more each year). are there any plmes who chose Dartmouth over Brown, if so, why? </p>
<p>ok carpel tunnel is calling my name, i appreciate any input</p>
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I love Brown for its size, its more appealing city, the open curriculum and credit/no credit policy which i think will let me explore other opportunities without killing my GPA for grad school; the biggest draw i have towards Brown is that as an accepted PLME student, i won't have to bother with mcats, med. school applications/interviews, etc. (all of which cost more and more each year).
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<p>You have seemed to have answered your own question. After all has been said and done it is important for you to have a med school admission in hand and no risk to wrecking your gpa. You seem to have those things.</p>
<p>That being said, you have to make your own decision concerning where you want/need to be. It sounds like you really want Brown (which is a great school).</p>
<p>yeah, I'd echo the sentiment about the huge drinking/partying atmosphere at Dartmouth. I visited a few days ago on a Tuesday and there was nothing going on at campus, so my hosts taught me how to play water pong in the basement of their sorority. then we went to the library and I watched them study. I loved my hosts, but it really seemed like there was nothing to do on campus if you didn't like to party or study. Maybe it was just the day that I visited, but I'm really leaning away from dartmouth after I visited. The best part about it is all the opportunities for studying abroad...</p>
<p>your comments my reflect more about your hosts than about dartmouth and the hanover area. there are always interesting things happening anywhere you might be. you just have to notice them.</p>
<p>My friend who visited was dead-set on Dartmouth, but after visiting, changed his mind for the same reason (nothing happens other than drinking). And he isn't biased; i.e., he had no idea what to expect before going, other than it was a great school. He is now opting for Swarthmore or UPENN.</p>