Is The Party Too Big?

Colleges & Universities Dartmouth College
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<p>We ran into a family with a child who graduated from my children’s school and went to Dartmouth. They report child has been on a non stop party but still managed to get good grades. What say you?</p>

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<p>Frat parties are definitely one of the biggest things at Dartmouth. As for getting good grades, that really depends on your major.</p>

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<p>Most people are able to find a balance between getting decent grades and keeping some evenings and weekends free to hang out with friends.</p>

<p>If you live in a frat or sorority, it can seem like a constant party at times – especially on weekends.</p>

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<p>What does that mean?</p>

<p>Also, whatever you think it means, it is simply what the child’s parents are reporting. It does not necessarily reflect reality.</p>

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<p>so he’s getting good grades and having fun. I think the general consensus is that most dartmouth kids are like that.</p>

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<p>Sounds like a good combination to me!</p>

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<p>“As for getting good grades, that really depends on your major.”</p>

<p>It depends more on the individual person than on the person’s major.</p>

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<p>Lol that was my plan! My best term GPA-wise was also when I met my girlfriend, made my best friend, partied a lot, went on two amazing road trips, and had the time of my life.</p>

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<p>Dude I totally thought you were a chick.</p>

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<p>i think dartmouth students in general work hard, party hard. most don’t let partying interfere too much with their work, but it is very prevalent. but of course there are a lot of students here who don’t party, you just don’t hear about them as much.</p>

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<p>Big Brother 1984: Maybe she is.</p>