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Tufts University Visit Report by tumbletiger009
Visit to Tufts University in May 2008 by tumbletiger009 (Student, HS Class of 2009)
(Member since December 01 2007 with 180 posts)
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Information Session: Yes - Very informed and well-spoken woman. Much emphasis on the international feel of Tufts that is a part of every major in some way.
Campus Tour: Yes - GORGEOUS campus with a city view. All the buildings and classrooms were well-maintained, and the dining hall was very impressive. Students go sledding on the President's Lawn in the winter ;)
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Visit Description:
Our tour guide was a bit quirky, but so is the Tufts student body! The campus is extremely well-designed and beautiful, a strong contrast to MIT from the day before. Library was beautiful, food looked great.
Stopped off at the Hillel to talk to the staff there. It's a gorgeous building with a fountain outside, and it's extremely active. Almost 1/3 of the student body is Jewish, and about 50% of those are classified as "active" with the Hillel. They have activities all the time, and shabbat dinners attract over 100 students. There is at least 2 international trips every year, with 1 being a Birthright trip to Israel, and the other being a community-service trip either over spring break of during the summer. Staff were very nice.
Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:
We stayed at the Hyatt Place Medford. Great proximity to campus, and a beautiful room with a large screen HD TV, and a complimentary continental breakfast that was very nice
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Ate at a cute Indian restaurant in Davis Square down the street from the big CVS that was delicious. I would suggest checking out Ms. Crepe, too.
Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):
The T-stop is apparently a 15 minute walk, but there is also a shuttle that runs from the campus. Tour guide said he loved to go into Boston all the time.