East Wheelock

Colleges and Universities A-Z Dartmouth College
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<p>After skimming the one-page printout detailing lectures and activities in the first-year East Wheelock program, and hearing from a '13 that the rooms were particularly nice, I said that I was interested in East Wheelock on my rooming questionnaire without doing further research--my own fault. I'm now terrified.
I get along well with everyone, but what I was hoping to pull together next year is a balance of friends/a community that values hard work and is passionate about being involved in the world BUT is socially adventurous--apparently this is anathema to East Wheelock. I'm all about going out on a limb and experiences, but I'm actually FRIGHTENED by what I have read--that East Wheelock is isolated from the hub of campus, that it is anti-social and cold, etc. I'm generally a really easy going person; I wasn't out for the 5 star dorm room per-se, and if it meant a better location/more "balanced" company I would totally prefer a cramped room!
I feel like an idiot.</p>

<p>Should I contact ORL and ask if I can switch immediately, or should I roll with it? Again, I'm all about different experiences, but I don't want to make it too, too hard on myself! Helo!</p>

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<p>If you are truly who you say you are, then don’t let the environment dictate your personality. </p>

<p>It doesn’t seem that bad, just a place to sleep. Plus, you can always walk to other dorms, I think.</p>

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<p>It’s not that bad. Environment is a bit more academic than normal, but if you want to be social, you’ll be social.</p>

<p>Plus, at least it’s not the River. You’ll be so happy in comparison during Winter.</p>

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<p>I find it the complete opposite from “terrifying”, “anti-social”, “secluded”, and “cold” (metaphorically- it still freezes my ass just like any other dorm). The kids there are pretty ragey and the whole “substance free” thing is a joke. Also, it’s not far from campus- the gym is within spitting distance and several frats are next door. Lastly, the dorms are secluded enough from the noisy part of campus- frat row- that you will have no problem sleeping or studying on the weekends or weekdays. </p>

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