Find Your Community and a Sense of Belonging
A strong sense of community enhances both academic success and personal well-being in graduate school and as a postdoc. Meaningful relationships with peers, mentors, and campus groups provide support during challenges, reduce stress, and contribute to overall mental health. Take the time to meet new people and invest in long-lasting friendships.
Find Your Community
Tips For Building Your Community
- Attend Events: Participate in workshops, seminars, and social gatherings to meet new people.
- Join Organizations: Engage with groups that align with your interests or cultural background.
- Use Campus Resources: Take advantage of wellness programs, mentorship opportunities, and support services.
- Connect with Peers: Form study groups or casual meet-ups to build relationships with fellow students and postdocs.
Find Events and Social Gatherings
Social gatherings are common across campus with many hosted by the graduate programs and academic departments, as well as student groups, and units across campus. The Graduate Student Council (GSC) and Dartmouth Postdoc Association (DPA) organize social events throughout the year, including outings, mixers, and themed celebrations. Grad students can find event details on the GSC events page or in emails from the GSC and postdocs can look on the DPA calendar. Announcements are also shared on the Guarini and Postdoc Slack sites.
Stay up to date on upcoming events from across campus through the weekly Guarini Newsletter.
