<p>I read somewhere recently that at Dartmouth, they do trimesters instead of semesters, leading to different break times than other schools..</p>
<p>is this actually true?</p>
<p>Yes. We sort of have quarters, but the fourth term is during the summer. The result is that we start later than other schools and finish a bit later (I think). Our breaks are also not exactly the same, but roughly coincide a bit - e.g. this year for Christmas we got off around the 13th or 14th, and school starts again on the 7th for us.</p>
<p>That's not too bad - I interpreted it at first as having entirely different breaks than other schools. Just as a general question...have you liked your experience at Dartmouth so far? My dad's an alum, but he hasn't been there in 40 something years, so it's a lot different from when he went.</p>
<p>Yes. Dartmouth is wonderful. Some things (e.g. language drill) are a pain in the ass, but overall I have no regrets about coming to Dartmouth.</p>
<p>Approx 20% of four-year colleges are on the quarter system, including the UCs (except Cal), Stanford, & Chicago.</p>
<p>aim14, basically everyone I've talked to loved Dartmouth. I don't think you'll have to worry about that or the D-Plan.</p>
<p>yeah.. i have to agree with sneamia.. :) </p>
<p>I LOVE Dartmouth--I'm a '10 (a sophomore) and even though some say that your freshmen year is the best (coz you're so excited about college, and then the excitment dies w/ the amt of work you have.. :P), I've found that I love Dartmouth more and more through my time here. It gets to the point where I can't wait to get back after 2 weeks of vacation.. haha, like now :)</p>
<p>I've met AMAZING people. Engaged, passionate people who absolutely love what they're doing. And this goes for both professors and students. And who are friendly and actually care.</p>
<p>Dartmouth is also beautiful. Fall, winter, spring, all beautiful. Love being able to go hiking... love the space and the hills. </p>
<p>And.. ohh, i don't know, I just love it. It's definitely not perfect, but it was the right place for me :) haha.. i could go on forever, can you tell?</p>
<p>I have to agree with everyone else's general consensus.....Dartmouth may not be perfect, but I absolutely love it, and would rather be nowhere else.</p>
<p>And during the admissions process they are very kind to legacies.</p>