<p>Coming from an urban/suburban couch potato I have never really experienced rural life. Can someone lend some insights as to how dartmouth’s isolation affects social life, atmosphere, etc.</p>
<p>Social life is not in an urban setting, thus the major attraction for social life is the Greek system… in terms of dance parties, keggers, etc. Of course, there are many non-Greek events on campus that are popular: FUEL, which brings in bands each weekend, dancing, karaoke, etc., the Film Society’s showing movies twice weekly (along with other special movie series), sports/intermurals, etc. Hanover boasts of “having it all”… a movie theatre, eateries of different ethnic taste, the Hood art museum… but because it is so small, the idea is really “having one of everything”. </p>
<p>Winter right now is great because of availability of things to do outside… build snowmen, ski/ride the Skiway (only 20 min from campus by bus), skate, etc. Actually, the biggest advantage of Dartmouth’s location is the importance, accessibility and popularity of outdoor/sport activities. We’re a pretty fit bunch compared to most college students. To answer your over-arching question, Dartmouth really lives up to the “green” moniker.</p>