<p>daddymac- there are plenty of linked Tufts comparison threads on this reference thread, which I’ll update soon:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/colgate-university/333242-reference-links-colgate-vs-xxxx-college-threads.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/colgate-university/333242-reference-links-colgate-vs-xxxx-college-threads.html</a></p>
<p>My S, a Colgate senior, was initially torn between Colgate & Tufts back in '07, until he spent time at both…the Colgate vibe won him over. He is very happy with his decision & will be sad to leave 'Gate this May. As parents, my wife & I also have loved the place; Colgate has been wonderful for our son, where he has blossomed academically and matured socially. The “normal” you report is quite real (and distinctive IMHO)…indeed, as I also recruit Colgate grads for my firm, I get to meet and work with many from Colgate (among other schools.) Colgate kids are generally characterized within my firm as being “normal”, professionally oriented folks, who have a great mix of smarts and social intelligence…that is, they make great employees who have something to contribute and work well with others.</p>