<p>Hi,
I'm someone who's thinking hard about applying ED here. I really like all of the tangible aspects of the school- academics, location, etc.
However, where my decision wavers is on the intangible aspects. I've heard so much about the social life at Dartmouth, frats and parties and day-to-day life, and thats where I am left completely confused!</p>
<p>I would really like to try to get a better understanding of the school....if there are any students (or parents of students) at Dartmouth here that would be willing to answer some of my questions about what life is like for you there, I'd REALLY appreciate it! Either in PM or on here, whichever works.</p>
<p>Ari7, I’m in the exact same position as you haha. I went to the open house, my 3rd visit to campus, yesterday, loved it even more. Yet, as a nondrinker, I still can’t get a clean read on what social life is like for those who dont go Greek. So I, too, would really appreciate any responses haha</p>
<p>No matter what school you go to, there will be drinking. I’m no student, but I hear that you may be looked at as an antisocial if you don’t drink, but other than that, you won’t feel much pressure to drink. I heard that there are things to do other than party, but not much when it comes down to the weekend nights.</p>
<p>^^ i think that’s just not true. i might know a little more than you too. for a good sense of what social life is for non-greeks … come for an overnight with a non-greek student.</p>
<p>furthermore … a lot of unaffiliated students still make pretty good use of the greek system … .it’s incredibly open, and many many people who don’t think they would EVER join a fraternity or sorority end up rushing their sophomore fall. don’t knock the system until you’ve been here and made up your own mind.</p>
<p>that being said, a lot of students avoid the greek system entirely. what those students do on their weekends depends entirely upon their interests … it’s impossible to describe on an internet forum, because it’s much more varied than somebody who goes out every friday and saturday night. there’s a lot to do here, but you have to find your own fun if you don’t want to go out. if you have good friends … it’s not hard to do at all.</p>