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I was able to double major in Biomedical Engineering and Women's Studies and graduate on time and the small friendly communities were extremely supportive.

Tufts is an overpriced, Harvard wanna-be. The teachers are nasty and they suck. All they care about is how much money your parents have.

It is basically an undiscovered gem amidst the hype surrounding Ivy-Leagues and other more well-known schools. The classes are small and the professors and advisors are as open and as available as you could ask for. Also, I can think of no other university who has an on-site, available dietician who is ready to discuss changes and additions that could be made to dining hall menus (I'm a strict vegetarian). Most importantly, Tufts is the most international school one will ever attend--there are at least 10 international kids on my floor.

At Tufts, the administration and faculty are incredibly responsive to the student body. The president is likely to respond to any issue or email sent by a student within minutes and students feel comfortable addressing him with any problem. The professors consider students partners in the search for greater knowledge as well as the application of this knowledge is a globally conscious way. Student opinion is constantly taken into account, whether in designing a new library or refining the menu in the dining halls. Tufts is a university with a global awareness, but never looses sight of the campus community.

It's difficult to narrow down just one thing about a school that makes one decide to attend. Most of the schools that I considered were of a similar size to Tufts and were roughly the same distance from my home, two qualities that I used to narrow down my search. However, Tufts has a GREAT science program, which was very important to me. There were other contributing factors -- the campus is quite lovely, and there is an all girls' dorm (there are also co-ed dorms if one prefers), but it was the science that really called to me.

The theme of Tufts is "Let your life speak". When I was applying to colleges I couldn't help but feel as though only my g.p.a and SAT scores were considered. However, Tufts proved to me that those are only pieces of my puzzle. Tufts allows students to define themselves and offers students the opportunity to pursue what they are passionate about. Whether it's through painting the cannon, a Tufts tradition, participating in the ENVY, a female step team, or volunteering at a local elementary school, every student will find a place at Tufts.

its really liberal, more liberal than others, and the people are pretty friendly

I felt that it has a very worldly focus compared to other colleges. Tufts is very environmentally aware, as well as politically active and a member in the international community. Tufts involves itself with the world, and this rubs off on the students.

My favorite part about Tufts is its size. You can usually always find someone you know, but there are always new people to meet. If you want to take larger classes you can, but if you don't want to, you don't have to. THere are so many resources on campus because it is a prestigious school and students have many opportunities to work on research alongside professors.

Tufts University has a very dynamic campus. I love the university's involvement with the surrounding community and active citizenship philosophy. I also love how the campus stresses strong academics, but also a positive and engaging social community.

Come to Tufts if you are well rounded - you like going to the gym, dancing, studying, and partying... there is something for everyone here and most people do lots of things and aren't JUST violinists or athletes or students - they do it all!

We go out of our way to make sure that people are included and represented. We make noise for the minority and for the underdog no matter who/what that might be (people/ideas). Our largest campus group is our community service group. We give back, we care. Tufts is not student against student but students out to change the world.

It has a strong focus on creating globaly active and aware students who are inspired to taketheir educations out of the classroom.

It is very close to home and nearby Boston. I find the lifestyle in Boston and the surroudning suburbs unlike most of the country. Somerville, especially Davis Square, is unique in the country. Somerville is the most densely populated city in America, and so there are a lot of different kinds of people. They all converge in Davis Square, so you have a true mix of different kinds of people. The diversity of Davis Square transfers to Tufts and Tufts students really get a feel of a whole culture of people. It is truly an exciting culture to live in.

The EPIIC program is great for students seeking a rigorous exposure to a certain aspect of international relations. Each year, a colloquium of 40-50 students examine broad themes like oil and water, sovereignty and intervention, the US's role in the world. Had I known about this program while searching for colleges, Tufts would have been my first choice.

Tufts is actually pretty dope. I really could not see myself anywhere else. Some of the athletic facilities are pieces of garbage though like the pool or the weight room but there is a new pool scheduled to be finished in like 2015 or something and they are redoing the weight room. Our indoor track is really nice and the outdoor fields are pefect. There are also fields around campus that are great for going out to play a pickup game of football or throw a frisbee around or just lay out in the sun. Just remember, it's Boston. So bear with the accents and our crazy vocab like bubbler, or pronouncing Oregon like it's spelled Oregone. Plus Boston sports teams are just better than everyone else's. And I hate New York. Its worthless.

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Come to Tuftsl! Despite its faults it is a wonderful school where you can learn and grow.

If I had to do it all over again would I chose Tufts? Not necessarily, but most of my friends absolutely love it. I think for me I probably would've rather been at an art school or a school slightly closer to home, but that's just me. In general, I think every school is really just a combination of what you make of it and luck in regards to who you meet and become friends with and what classes you take. I really feel it is the other students and the classes that can really make or break a school for a person.

Housing is not the best. Dorms are random sized and junior/senior housing is not guaranteed, which can be a real problem junior year when about half of the student body goes abroad and everyone has to find housing.