Completed Event: Men's Tennis at Columbia University on April 19, 2026 , Loss , 1, to, 4
Final
Men's Tennis
at Columbia University
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The Dartmouth Plan
The Dartmouth Plan (or "D-Plan") is a unique and flexible calendar system which provides students with unparalleled opportunities to design an educational program that is most closely suited to their needs, interests and aspirations.
The system, based on four ten-week terms per year, allows for students to easily engage in Dartmouth's many off-campus study programs as well as numerous internship opportunities.
Students may include terms of on-campus/residence study, off-campus study in Dartmouth programs or at other institutions, or leave terms. Students may choose to graduate in three years or extend their enrollment patterns up to five years to allow for additional travel, employment, internships or personal experiences.
An added advantage of the D-Plan is that it allows undergraduates to explore career interests in greater depth and with greater flexibility than is possible under traditional semester calendars. Students can arrange for jobs and internships during any non-summer term and avoid the competition and scramble that often occurs in the summer, getting an extra advantage for subsequent summer positions or quality of occupational experience. With the flexibility the D-Plan provides, it is no wonder that more than 50 percent of Dartmouth students will go abroad at least once during the course of their college career, with 10 percent going abroad three times.
“Working in London for my off-term was one of the most exciting and gratifying experiences of my life. Going to London alone gave me such independence and allowed me to step outside my comfort zone that I have always had at Dartmouth. I met so many amazing people as well as visited so many interesting places throughout Europe. This experience has definitely helped me to grow as a person and has opened my eyes to a dramatically different world. I would recommend to Dartmouth students to make the most of their off-term experience and see and do things they might never have dreamed of.”
Kate Killen '04
“Being abroad for me has been an amazing experience. I have had the opportunity to learn a different culture and travel all throughout Europe. Being away from Dartmouth and living in a foreign country has helped me learn a lot about myself and life in general. I have grown up so much, and I have realized that you cannot take anything for granted and that you must seize every opportunity that comes your way. Going abroad has made me a better person and I am so excited to go back to Dartmouth!”
Jaclyn Strife '04
“Completing SEA (Sea Education Association) semester for my abroad term was an unforgettable and inspiring experience. Living on a sailboat for six weeks with so many fascinating people, and learning to work with and depend so heavily upon my shipmates taught me a lot about myself and the amazing potential that a group of young people can have. I fell in love with the ocean and hope that I can continue to be a part of the Tall Ship community in the future.”
Rowan Smith '04
