Dilemma

Colleges & Universities A-Z Dartmouth College
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<p>I love what I here about Dartmouth.</p>

<p>When I visit, I'll probably fall in luv with the campus.</p>

<p>My intended major's department is also very strong.</p>

<p>One major problem, tho.</p>

<p>One kid, whom I loathe with all my heart, is also going to Dartmouth next year.</p>

<p>NOOOOOO! </p>

<p>That kid's from my school, also Korean, to make it worse, since we'll inevitably see each other in KSA or something.</p>

<p>Of all the people, why did Dartmouth have to admit that "person" along with ME? Alas, the cruelty of fate! My mind is tormented by the sheer notion of going to the same school (and Dartmouth is a small school where everyone knows each other, isn't it?) all four years. High school had been enough. Why more? AGHHHHHHHH!</p>

<p>Before I heard this dreadful piece of news, Dartmouth seemed to be the perfect fit. Now, I'm torn between two options: One, choose to go to a different college (not as great as D); two, confront my fear and go to Dartmouth, where I'll be forced to have some type of interaction with the kid (100% sure since our majors overlap). To go, or not to go, that is the question.</p>

<p>Please don't be like, "shut up since u got into dartmouth so just go," because this is kid is the LAST person I ever want to be with.</p>

<p>Is it worth giving up an Ivy-education for this? :(</p>

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<p>No. It isn't.</p>

<p>Go to Dartmouth. Your concern is not that serious. You'll meet new friends at Dartmouth, and maybe your relations with this kid will change.</p>

<p>Sorry for being blunt, but one person you dislike going to Dartmouth is a horrible reason not to go.</p>

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<p>I'm going to Dartmouth with 20 other freshmen from my H.S. I actually rarely bump into them, and a lot of us are Econ and Pre-med (like me). </p>

<p>So if only two people from your school are coming this year, I don't think it'll be that bad. And maybe he won't join KSA?</p>

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<p>if you dont go to dartmouth, youre letting him win.</p>

<p>on a more serious note, even if it really is that bad between you too, you dont ever have to interact with him or anything...dartmouth is such a great experience, and you do not want to miss it, especially for trivial reasons</p>

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<p>Don't let an incompatibility with one person disuade you from following your dream. Just avoid or ignore this person. Granted, there might be situations where you cross paths. In that case and if the person is really making life difficult, just b.i.t.c.h-slap....errrr tell it straight to the kid that you can't stand him/her and you'd really appreciate if he/she stay's the hell out of your way. Politely of course.</p>

<p>I wonder though if a thoughtful person like you (yes, I saw your worries about what to give recommenders thank you gifts) can't stand someone like this kid, he/she must be real obnoxious. How did that person get past the adcoms? Hmmnnn...</p>

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<p>And guess what: No matter where you go to school, there will be someone you don't like. So go to Dartmouth and let it be this person. There. You're done.</p>

<p>I agree with the other posters: Not going to Dartmouth because of one person is dumb, dumb, dumb. There are ~1,050 people in every class. </p>

<p>When you start working, I guarantee you there will be people at your job you can't stand. Part of life is learning to tolerate them. Start now and you'll have a jump on everyone else.</p>

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<p>thanks. you guys all have a point. i guess its not too big of a deal, after all...</p>

<p>dckloud: for real? u dont see ur old high school friends even tho u overlap in majors?</p>

<p>so is dartmouth small enough so that you get this close-knit community feeling, but then big enough so that it's possible to avoid a few faces you abhor?</p>

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<p>SimpleTruth: Exactly what I mean! But I admit the conceited fool is one smart*ss and I'm not really an Ivy-caliber, compared with superstar applicants in CC. Perhaps the adcoms were drunk when they accepted us?</p>

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<p>Yea...you really have to calm down.</p>

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I'm not really an Ivy-caliber, compared with superstar applicants in CC.

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<p>Well, that's a great attitude to start the next four years of your life with . . . Perhaps the AdComm saw something in you that you don't see in yourself!!</p>

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<p>This is absolutely hilarious.</p>

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<p>You should go BECAUSE you hate this kid. If you don't go now, you just ran away and gave up D because of a stupid kid that you hate. *** that's like losing to him. -_- why would u wanna lose to someone u hate!???</p>

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<p>I had a similar concern, to a lesser degree: someone against whom I'd competed in high school quiz bowl (we were on opposing teams and thus pretty much mortal enemies) ended up getting into Dartmouth the same year I did, and I didn't even realize it until I chanced upon him at Dimensions! As it turns out, I've spotted him around campus maybe a grand total of ten times since my freshman fall (5 terms ago). </p>

<p>If it's honestly that big a deal, just try getting involved in organizations new to you (believe me, there's no shortage of them!). You (or he) may well decide not to stay in clubs like KSA, and majors are changed frequently at Dartmouth, sometimes even more than once. Not to mention, just because you're majoring in the same subject doesn't mean they'll be in every one of your classes, quite the contrary in fact.</p>

<p>In closing: COME TO DARTMOUTH!!!</p>

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<p>You'll make lots of different friends. Dartmouth is big enough that you won't have to hang out near him if you don't want to. Also, if you go on a DOC trip you'll meet many people in a group of about 100. By the time school starts you'll probably have a few people you hang out with that have nothing to do with this person.</p>

<p>People at Dartmouth interact in many different ways and in no way are you going to have to see him all the time.</p>

<p>Here's some food for thought. A guy I really disliked first year was somehow connected to my friend group so we ended up seeing each other more than we liked. By the end of college he was my best friend!!</p>

<p>Come to Dartmouth! Don't even second guess.</p>

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<p>SNIFF!!!!!!!!!! I UNDERSTAND YOU COMPLETELY!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm korean and I'm intel, and there is this girl I CAN'T STAND!
She's an idiot, but thanks to affirmative action, got into Dartmouth too.</p>

<p>She likes it a lot, but I DON'T WANT TO SEE HER IN COLLEGE!!!!!!!</p>

<p>....Let's die together.</p>

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<p>I have a reputation for being painfully blunt in real life, so it's time I extended this reputation to the CCsphere: I hope the maturity of you people isn't reflective of the overall maturity of the class of 2011. :p</p>