Questions about Dartmouth. Looking for current/former student to clarify

TheTactition
Wed, 01 Jul 2015 08:41:31 +0000

Hi,
I’m considering applying to Dartmouth for undergrad, but there are a few things about the place that worry me, and I’m hoping a current student or recent graduate can clear me doubts

1. What's the drinking scene like? Dartmouth's got a rep for being a "fratty" place, and that's one of few things that make me question it. Are there more enforcing policies now? Are there followed? Is the peer pressure high?

2. Does it get unmanageably cold? I live in Bangalore, India, where the weather is great, and I'm scared of the big transition in climate.

3. Are there lots of Indians/Asians there?

4. What is the computer science department like? I'm interested in doing cs at Dartmouth, and while in most rankings, Dartmouth's cs department doesn't fare too well, some books such as the Fiske Guide are full of praise toward it.

5. The teachers and undergrad focus at the school are highly praised. How true is this?

6. Does Dartmouth recruit especially for the guys soccer team, or can you try out for it once you're there.

Thanks a ton in advance!