Whitman vs. Dartmouth (I'm serious)

College Life
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<p>Ok, humor me here…how do Whitman and Dartmouth compare in terms of devotedness to students and quality of life?</p>

<p>DISREGARDING the name or cost of the college, because I’m pretty sure I can get a quality education in both, which institution do you think has a better quality of student life? The thing about Dartmouth is, most of the students there seem extremely happy, but the huge presence of Greek life leaves me wary. I don’t drink and I don’t party hard; but I don’t spend my life in the library either and I’m not anal over schoolwork. Dartmouth’s surroundings, especially its close proximity ot nature, is extremely attractive to me, but I hear Whitman offers just as quality and happy a student life without the bitter cold.</p>

<p>Also, what’s the financial situation in both once you’re in? For example, I hear that Williams students don’t have to pay for much once they’re in, but Cornellians are nickel-and-dimed to death? How is it in Dartmouth or Whitman?</p>

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<p>Your question isn’t stupid, because last year my friend chose Whitman over Dartmouth. Her reasoning was based on the weather and expense. She said that in quality of life and nature/beauty they were even in her book.</p>

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<p>Thanks. That’s sort of what I was thinking too. I like snow a lot, but I’m from CA and I only have to see it once a year when we go to Tahoe, so <em>shrugs</em> =]. Anyone else have an opinion?</p>