Dartmouth vs Cornell

garrr
Wed, 12 Jul 2006 07:48:25 +0000

it does have a high number of people who think acting like a drunken fool is what college is all about, and the rest, like me, feel marginalized.



SorGirl, I’m sorry you felt marginalized, but please don’t speak for “the rest” – I, like you and FountainSiren, am a non-athlete URM girl who doesn’t party or go to frats really at all. I have NEVER felt marginalized - I have a great group of friends, none of who party much, and I’ve had a great experience my first year. Perhaps your experience was not as good because you lived in the Choates (whereas I lived in the River, farther from the frats), or not in sub-free housing (which for me a was a great choice), or because you were just unlucky. It certainly is POSSIBLE for someone like us to have a wonderful time at Dartmouth, and I know of many who do.

Anyway, I’m glad you found a college atmosphere that suits you better, but please share your opinions as your opinions – don’t speak about Dartmouth on behalf the entire non-greek population.