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Let's say you have the aspirations of a double major but the laziness of the average, single-majoring college student.
Let's say you have the aspirations of a double major but the laziness of the average, single-majoring college student.
As long as there are words to express human sentiment, there will be people trying to find ways to maximize efficiency of communication, to streamline our language into nearly unrecognizable shorthand like "u down 2 hu l8r?" Of course, slang has been culturally universal for centuries, as each society develops easy shortcuts to understand each other.
So you've got your major. I'm not impressed. You'll probably change your mind at least twice before you graduate anyway.
I think all my high school teachers and most of my friends would have pegged me as an English major, but I never expected it myself.
I am terrified about the prospect of a senior Spring without Homeplate. Terrified. Absolutely terrified. I've had lunch after 12s at Homeplate every Monday/Wednesday/Friday since freshman Spring.
So, I decided that I would write something relevant for once and address this week's theme in my column.
Myth: It's never too late to change your major. Throughout my Dartmouth career, I have experienced a wide range of academic crises.
Winter term means many things at Dartmouth. Interestingly, they all seem to start with start with the letter "S." Sickness.
Readers, hi. You need to know that I cannot coddle you this term. The "OMG HAY!" of yesteryear was from a different me, a warmer me, a me that proclaimed "Dartmouth's my favorite!" with sickening sincerity.
With temperatures in the negatives and snow up the wazoo, it's easy to feel like Winter term is unsurvivable.
FEATHER OVER FUNCTION
Hi there y'all. It's cold out. My nostrils froze on my way to Collis the other day. And after four years of this, I'm still not used to Hanover winters.
Freshman year I heard a rumor that Dr. Seuss, Robert Frost and Mr. Rogers all transferred out of Dartmouth because of the icelandic winters.
Do Dartmouth students suffer from Dartmouth withdrawal when they leave campus? No, I'm not talking about alcohol withdrawal.
Justin Cozad / The Dartmouth Staff I'd say I'm a bit of an anomaly regarding my love for Hanover winters.
'13 Tri-Kap: Yeah I was premed too, until my freshman fall. '11 Kappa 1: Mark Sanchez is a third generation Mexican-American.'11 Kappa 2: Well I'm a 15th generation WASP. '12 Tri Delt: I'm a cheap date, but I think I'm going to be an expensive wife. '14 guy: Is Sig Nu a sorority?'12 guy: I'm sending that in to Overheards.'14 guy: What is Overheards? '12 girl: I've pregamed bed twice this week. '11 KDE: I just drank beer and I feel much better.
There is one thing in Hanover that confuses me more than anything else. More than the Sun God. More than the inclusion of that extra ingredient in Collis baked goods.
Let me be the first to congratulate you on reading my new column. I say this because, in my experience, outright cockiness seems to be the tone best fit for winning friends and influencing people at this school.
What is your #1 winter survival tip?
Mike: As a '14, I'm really excited for my first Winter term at Dartmouth. I'm from San Diego, so living in the snow is something that is completely new to me and the novelty still hasn't worn off.