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Tufts University: My Personal Experience

10/29/2013

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I applied to colleges thinking I knew what I wanted to do – become a pediatric dentist while completing a major related to science or engineering.  That didn’t happen. But, I was given the freedom (without judgement – actually, with lots of encouragement) to find my real passions.  I transferred from the Engineering school to the College of Arts and Sciences.  Switched majors, then added a 2nd major.  Coming from a family of engineers and doctors, no one could see it coming: I double majored in Child Development and Psychology.

I felt comfortable and open to new things at Tufts, making changes (and keeping my family and friends on their toes) because of Tufts’ philosophy and supportive action around academic exploration.  For me, this is what I think really shines about Tufts – the belief that your years of college are a time to explore, learn what you hate, what you’re indifferent to, and what you love.

Other insider tidbits about the university that I think everyone should consider are:
  • Supportive academic team that really gets to know students (I met with Deans multiple times during my four years); Professors are accessible, seriously
  • Amazing food
  • Small enough campus to not feel like a sardine in the ocean, large enough to move through 4 years and not have met even close to everyone on campus
  • 10-15 minute walk to the Boston T station on what I consider the best, fastest T line (Red – takes you through MIT, Harvard before hitting Boston)
  • International – students from all across the country and world; and students that hope to be in lots of places (and a high % that study abroad)
  • Seasons!  (for those of you from California)
  • Sledding down the hill on a tray in the winter
  • Rigorous academic expectations with a supportive group of peers (and professors, peer tutors, teaching assistants) to help you to meet those expectations; great foundation for graduate school work

http://www.tufts.edu/
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-Agnes
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