<p>There are a few posts here and there about being a transfer at Dartmouth (mostly from Slipper), but I was wondering what I can expect as a transfer.</p>
<p>Is it hard to adapt to Dartmouth as a transfer? Are you denied any benefits that would normally be had as a freshman?</p>
<p>Does one, as a transfer, usually hang around more with other transfers or do you integrate more with the school population in general?</p>
<p>Do you end up closer to your year, the freshmen, no one?</p>
<p>I wonder, because coming from Berkeley, I only know an environment where a transfer wouldn't even be noticed due to the sheer number of people. I imagine that at Dartmouth, the class year ('10 in my case) would already have bonded and know one another.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance for your opinions and thoughts.</p>
<p>As a 10 you will be coming in as a sophomore and you'll just integrate right in. The only negative that I see is that rush starts really early in the year, which could be a problem if you decide to pledge a frat (but you can also wait and do the winter rush). </p>
<p>The class really bonds during sophomore summer which happens between sophomore and junior year. I am sure that every thing will be ok and you will have a great time in Hanover. Congrats.</p>
<p>If you want to rush a frat, I would learn which one you would like to join quickly and go that route. If you'd likely not do it anyway, then I might get active in an area (theater, class council, whatever) where you will likely meet your classmates. You should absolutely go on a DOC trip, you'll meet and bond with your fellow transfers plus a bunch of first years. The best thing about Dartmouth is that you'll meet a lot of your class members sophomore summer. I think during sophomore summer I personally found a real sense of place at Dartmouth that carries through to this day. In the end Dartmouth is an incredibly friendly place to transfers and you'll assimilate fine.</p>
<p>can you pm your stats? sorry to do this</p>
<p>I definitely recommend rushing a frat or sorority. If you aren't comfortable rushing fall term, wait until winter and do it then. Joining a greek house is a great way to make close friends. </p>
<p>Unfortunately, people are less open to making friends through classes, so I recommend looking to clubs and volunteer groups and other campus organizations.</p>