More Dartmouth Words!

Dartmouth students definitely have their own vocabulary and I think there should be a special dictionary just to decode it! We have our own words with special meanings that will leave your friends back home wondering what are you talking about.

Here are some more words for your collection:

>FoCo: Short for Food Court, one of the main dining areas in Thayer Dining Hall. Famous for Spicy Russian, grilled cheese sandwiches, Fried Chicken Mondays (FCM), and other delicacies that only the Dartmouth Dining Services (DDS) know how to prepare best.
Ex. "Send me a blitz if you want to grab some food at FoCo."

> Self-call: Used to take note when an individual arrogantly boasts or brags about their achievements or grades.
Ex. Person 1: "I just got a perfect score on my Chemistry test!"
Person 2: "That's such a self-call!"

>DOC Trips: Dartmouth Outing Club Trips. First-year outdoor trips that occur before Orientation. Students can pick to do a variety of activities such as kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking, fishing, and much more!

> D-Plan: Dartmouth's unique academic calender based on a quarter system that is split into 4 terms (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer) each lasting between 8-10 weeks.

>Prospie: A prospective student who is interested in Dartmouth. Not a disease!

>UGA: Undergraduate Advisor. A UGA is similar to a Resident Advisor at other schools, but much cooler! UGA's are responsible for a building a sense of community on your floor and are in charge of planning fun activities, events, and are helpful resources when picking classes and applying for study abroad programs. They are not "rule enforcers."

> BFAB: Breakfast For A Buck. BFAB occurs every Saturday in the freshmen dorms. Your UGA organizes this delightful breakfast event with eggs, ham, pancakes, and other goodies and all you have to bring is a $1 and your own silverware.

> DBA: Declining Balance Account. This is your meal plan. We do not have a "points" system or a set number of meals that you can eat. At the beginning of the term you sign up for a dining plan and you will have this money available to spend on food whenever you want, and at any dining facility.

> Topside: Dartmouth's own grocery store located on the 2nd floor of Thayer Dining Hall.

> Fro-Yo: Frozen yogurt. A must-have in FoCo.

> Pavilian Cookies: Synonymous with "the most amazing cookies you will ever have in your life!" Types include: Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Butter, White Chocolate and Macadamia Nuts, and of course Chocolate Chip.

Hope this gets you started on your Dartmouth lingo!