Amherst vs. Tufts

Endicott
Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:58:24 +0000

Amherst is so stratospherically better than Tufts that this should be a pretty clear choice. Not only will you meet and be with more interesting and challenging students, but you will be in smaller classes where you will get attention. If you have ever been to Amherst, you will be amazed how lively it is in a small-town setting. First of all, Amherst college is right next to the very cute town of Amherst, practically on Amherst Common. Amherst itself has fun restaurants and stores. Second, you’d be part of the Five Colleges. That means that you can take classes at five different colleges–Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire, UMass. Each of these schools has interesting things to offer and new people to meet. Buses that go every 20 minutes or so can take you to any of these places. Smith is located in Northampton, a fun mini-city with even more restaurants, theaters, etc. There are a million things to do in the five college area, and wherever you do them, you’re surrounded by all kinds of students. It’s heaven (with snow)!