<p>How is the art history department at Dartmouth? I have heard that it's relatively small but strong. Would I be able to get internships at prestigious museums as a Dartmouth student? I know the D-Plan gives students plenty of time to get internships but I was wondering if Dartmouth was recognized as a good art history department by museums. I know it's probably not as well-known in the curatorial field as Williams or Yale, but is it still top-notch? Is it equal to/better than the departments at Brown?</p>
<p>Also, how are the anthropology and history majors at Dartmouth? I'm thinking about double-majoring in art history & anthropology or art history & history.</p>
<p>Some feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks :)</p>
<p>I don’t know a lot about the Art History department at Dartmouth (I can try and find someone who does, though, and refer them to CC); however, one of my good friends has taken a couple of Art History classes and is constantly impressed by the faculty. There are definitely several professors at Dartmouth well-known among the student party for enthusiastically teaching some very interesting courses, and I get the general idea that the Art History department is quite strong.</p>
<p>I assume you’re either in line for major financial aid, or too rich to care. Otherwise, I question the wisdom of spending a quarter million dollars for an art history degree. Am I wrong?</p>
<p>Yes. As the parent of a Dartmouth student who graduated in a major that one may call “useless” (and has a slew of friends who have graduated with “useless majors”, it is sometimes about getting the education. </p>
<p>If your sole purpose of going to college is to “learn a trade”, that too can be done for a lot less than 200k.</p>
<p>Son, a recent Dartmouth grad works a hedge fund with many fellow Dartmouth Grad with “useless” majors: philosophy, classics. Certainly no clear career path. and yet they are doing just fine. In fact, he asked H and I what engineers form other schools did because at Dartmouth they go into finance.</p>
<p>I understand the merit of “getting the education”, and know many parlay “useless” majors into lucrative careers. However, OP clearly stated her intent to work in art museums. No mention of using her art history degree to go to Wall Street or law school. Is a career working in art museums lucrative enough to justify a quarter million dollar education?</p>
<p>Considering the competitiveness in getting a job in the field, going to a top school, a school with a top program in fine arts or a school that has it own museums, collections or strong alumni in the field can open doors.</p>
<p>Let me guess: Bridgewater Associates? Huge fund, but very, very weird philosophy and very, very small returns (except in the alpha fund, which is doing ridiculously well this year).</p>
<p>Hmm. Well my plan right now is to study art history. If I really enjoy it, I will pursue a Ph.D in art history and (hopefully) obtain a curatorial position somewhere.</p>
<p>If I decide that art history isn’t my thing, I will probably go into grad school for business/law/teaching.</p>
<p>Either way, I am going to end up in school for another four years. I am not looking for an undergraduate major that immediately grants me a high-paying job right after graduation.</p>
<p>Does anyone see any potential problems in this plan? :</p>