<p>Thanks Magnum!! I appreciate it! </p>
<p>Hey Parents, just checked the Class of '66 webcam to watch them set up the Christmas tree before the storm. Looks like this may be the last time the green is visible before the spring thaw. I remember watching my kid board the Coach for the long journey home. Hope your kids get home safely today. Happy Thanksgiving.</p>
<p>Hello, We’re considering attending the First Year Family Weekend in May. My husband thinks it might be better to visit at a different time since it might be very crowded, but I think it’s something I don’t want to miss. Would love to hear from other parents who have attended in past years. Was it worth going? </p>
<p>I am the wrong person to ask. We had a great time meeting all of S new friends, tripees, parents and sibs. It was nice because we could now connect faces & places with the names. A lot of excitement during the first year. If you don’t go, I would consider going for you. jk</p>
<p>Good call, Magnum, it’s coming down nicely on the Green right now. </p>
<p>SweetWB: If you’re up for being gregarious and meeting new people, it’s worth it. I did not find the official program/events very interesting or helpful. My favorite weekend in Hanover was probably the random one in D’s senior year, when it was less crowded and we got to watch her in a rugby match and we still got to take her friends out to dinner. </p>
<p>We enjoyed it very much. We also enjoyed the Sophomore Family Weekend.</p>
<p>So excited! Joining the Dartmouth parents thread as the proud mom of a '19!!</p>
<p>Congrats to your '19 @Sakacar3 and welcome to the thread. Scroll through the thread for all the discussions and valuable info given to us parents over the years. It goes by so quickly so enjoy the ride!</p>
<p>Dad of '19 D joining to hear the advice of others. </p>
<p>Welcome to the parents and the class of 2019</p>
<p>Hi all new parents! I am a parent of a med school kid, but it is such a small community I like to think I am one of you! Due to my kiddo’s boyfriend being a year behind her… I get to enjoy Hanover for 5 years instead of 4…so I still have 2 1/2 left. I will be there for New Years and I am praying for a great snow fall! Sorry, I live in Georgia and would love it! Anyways, welcome all new parents, and pm me if my D can be of assistance to your kids!</p>
<p>Welcome to the parents of the new 19’s. Congrats to all of you. You are in for 4 very wonderful years. The college on the hill is such a special place. My D graduated last June, and she could not have had a better college experience. If you have any questions, ask away. The parents in this thread are a great group and always willing to help and share their expertise and experiences.</p>
Well just dropped my S off for the final run as you would say. He usually takes the bus but we were in need of a Hanover fix so we opted for a nice ride and lunch. Never had a bad meal at Molly’s. Four years did go by quick. My wife asked if we would still come up to the area after S is done, of course! Graduation will be here soon enough so waiting on the option of staying in the dorms to open up so we have a plan B. For the 19’s there is a lot of good information all the way through this thread from a lot of helpful parents. It helped me a lot. Now time to have some more hot Hawaiian beverages (thanks Magnum!)
Greetings nervous parents of potential ‘19s. A HS senior just called me and told me he is anxiously waiting to hear from Dartmouth and a few other schools. It brought up memories of the anxiety all of you must be going through at this time of year. However, since many of my kids’ friends did not go to Dartmouth and they had great college experiences where ever they went, I am just posting to say, Congrats to all of you for raising such awesome kids that could even apply to such great schools. Best to all of you. It’s amazing how it all works out even when their first choice does not see it their way. Now back to work,
Or, back to the beach,
I need a vacation to a beach…anybody offering?
Father of potential '19 S joining now (from CA) to learn from the “Hanover veterans”. We will be attending next week’s Dimensions orientation. Any ‘must do’ tips to do and see in our first official visit? Son will be deciding among Dartmouth, WashU and CMC. Also accepted to Cal Berkeley and UCLA. We wonder how he’ll adjust to the difference in weather - but Dartmouth has always been his favorite among the Ivys!
The reason I hear a lot, and as was the case for myself, is once you step foot on campus, it just “feels like home” or something clicks that sucks you in and won’t let go. It’s an amazing small New England town atmosphere where everyone seems friendly. So just by attending Dimensions, that is a huge checkpoint.
Couple other things you’ll want to do:
Talk to current students. Random students. On the green or at the cafe. Getting answers and feelings from everyday students will give you perspective on what you can expect.
Attending a class is useful to get an idea for how things are, but it’s tough to judge the entire academic experience by one class by one professor in one subject on one day.
Club/Activity meeting - if there’s a club he is interested in (Ultimate frisbee, DOC, Student Radio, PoliTalk, etc), see if they are having an event or a meeting he can attend.
Obviously, focus on these intangibles more than numbers and stats in brochures you’ll inevitably pick up. You can always look those stats up later.
And finally, wherever he goes, remember that this will be his home for the next four years… one will stick in his head as “feels like home” - that’s probably the one you want.
Berkeley here. D graduated in 2013 and didn’t have problems getting used to the weather. In fact, as happy as she to be back in Bay Area, she kind of misses winter and snow. Travel is a hassle, since it’s along flight and then a longish bus ride. The red eye was often the best option.