Bowdoin vs Tufts

theheaviestboots
Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:47:01 +0000

I have the impossible task of choosing between these two schools before May 1st. Academically, I’m interested in the Humanities (will probably go into human rights/social justice work… maybe law school, but I also love literature). Extra-curricularly, my primary interest is theatre (particularly student-run theatre) and, again, social justice/service work. I may also look into Mock Trial.

I love the cozy, close-knit feel of Bowdoin (not to mention the food), but I prefer an urban setting. I’m not particularly sporty or outdoorsy, but I also favor small class sizes over most other criteria. I recognize the advantage of Boston in terms of internship opportunities, but I also wonder how much I would really be able to use the city, being a broke college student. I could see myself possibly getting into International Relations, but I don’t want to make my decision entirely off of that possibility, cause realistically I could change my mind any which way.

Advice, thoughts, suggestions?