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Social Life Survey |
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Really loops back to where I started in talking about the kind of
applicant that Tuck admits - collegial, well rounded, interesting...and
very bright and experienced.
In some ways the school's social life seems like a natural extension of
undergrad - parties, pub nights, lots of dating within the class, and
many intra-Tuck marriages (very high as a precentage of all students
relative to other programs). In short, great fun.
Every Thursday night is pubnight - typically at one of Hanover's three
bars (students can walk to all of Hanover - it's small - from Tuck;
Murphys is the favorite watering hole on Main Street). There are
frequent dinners, weekend social events and on-campus social events
(like the renowned "Tuck Tails" in beautifully restored Stell Hall). The
socializing and network are such big parts of the Tuck experience -
introverts would have a very tough time there.
There are clubs for every group and interest - and if one's missing the
school and students are well supported in setting up a new one.
Beause Hanover is a college town without much else in the way of
industry, it supports a suprisingly rich assortment of restaurants and
cafes for a town its size. Simon Pearce in nearly Queechee, VT is a
favorite restaurant for special - and everyday - occasions. You ride
through the perfect New England covered bridge and can enjoy a great
dinner or brunch perched over the waterfall, shopping for freshly blown
glass in the glassworks shop downstairs afterward.
One tip for in-Hanover: Dirt Cowboy Cafe on Main Street next to
Murphy's is the most popular coffee cafe in town by a good margin -
preferred by Tuckies and the Dartmouth undergrads. But, Rosey Jekes, a
cafe in the middle of town off Main St behind and under a vintage
clothing store of the same name (next to the Ben and Jerrys) is much
cooler, quieter and better for talking or the coffee cake. Also
overlooked by many but a great bet - a place called Maries in Norwich -
great French inspired cafe food, bread (the only place to get good bread
in the region) and pastries.
There are more events than any one person could attend but three deserve
mention. First, the winter carnival rocks, attracting students from all
the top schools for the ski tournament hosted at Dartmouth's own skiway
and for the events and associated parties. Second, Tuck's spring soccer
tournament is always a big draw. And, third (as much activity as event),
nearly all students participate in nightime ice hockey - even those who
can't skate when they first play! Called "Tuck Tripods," it's a
fabulous way to have a few laughs (ever see a Brazilian play ice
hockey?), bond with classmates and let off steam after a tough day in
the classroom and study group.
Dartmouth has a big (though under siege as with most greek systems at
American universities)greek system but it's a non-factor for Tuckies,
who don't partake. The only exception would be some of the
internationals who'll sometimes checkout a fraternity party or two to
the amusement of their Yankee classmates.
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