Liberal Arts Colleges for a Shy Kid

Mastadon
Sat, 15 Aug 2020 01:25:29 +0000

Check out Tufts, It is a small/midsize university with the biggest grad programs on separate campuses. It was founded by Universalists - the most liberal Protestant denomination. They did not believe in the notion of the “elect” or “hell” and assumed that everyone was good and would go to heaven. Very inclusive culture. Very global outlook. Goal is to create “active global citizens” who have empathy for other cultures. All liberal arts majors must take the equivalent of 6 foreign language/culture courses (including AP credit). IR (second largest major behind CS) majors are required to take the equivalent of 8. The largest student organization is the Leonard Carmichael Society which performs community service. Admissions screens for creativity and emotional intelligence/kindness with community service weighted heavily.

Strong Japanese program and a study abroad program with scholarships from the Japanese government.
https://ase.tufts.edu/ilcs/courses/descriptions/japanese.htm
https://students.tufts.edu/global-education/tufts-programs/japan

Strong Orchestra, top small performance hall, joint program with the New England Conservatory (in downtown Boston). Tufts also runs a Community Music Program for Boston area kids with Tufts students serving as mentors