GREETINGS
FROM THE DEAN having access to a major educational hub enhances the time that Tufts students spend on campus. Now that I’ve been here for almost nine years, I’ve found even more to love. Tufts, like most college campuses, continues to evolve over time. But one of the things I admire most is the university’s commitment to growing with the times, keeping pace with what’s happening in the world, and encouraging our students to be active, engaged citizens. These are some of the reasons I’ve been at Tufts all these years. But this is a personal process; my reasons may not work for you. This magazine (and our campus) is filled with reasons why Tufts might make you happy. So explore widely, linger when your curiosity is piqued, and think carefully about what type of experience will give you both the comfort you need to build your confidence and the push you need to grow.
preparation for the work interview that would eventually bring me to this (awesome!) job as Dean of Admissions, I was struck by three things: First: Jumbos are incredibly talented—smart, worldly, open to learning new things—yet that intellectualism exists without pretension. The academic climate tends to be one of cooperation rather than competition and people know how much more fun it is to succeed and learn together than to do it all alone. But they also aren’t afraid to forge their own paths: Jumbos do research, write senior theses, study abroad, and create the experiences they want from their education.
MEET THE STUDENT COMMUNICATION GROUP Most of what you’re about to read was written by these Tufts students. Keep an eye out for their voices as they introduce you to the Tufts community.
THE TUFTS ADMISSIONS MAGAZINE
Second: Tufts’ existence as a research university with a liberal arts core is an important combination for allowing students to have transformative experiences. The faculty here are top-notch researchers making strides in their fields, and they also want to engage students in their work. They’ll take the time to get to know you—your passions, your goals— and encourage you to do more than just learn from them. They want you to learn with them, and will offer you the chance to learn not only how to think, but how to apply your knowledge in and out of the classroom.
It’s my pleasure to introduce you to this issue of Jumbo magazine. While I know that choosing a college home is a very personal experience—one filled with hopes and dreams and a dash of anxiety—I hope that you’ll find as much to like about Tufts as I continue to find each and every day.
Finally: The greater Boston area is an amazing backdrop for a college experience. From job opportunities to cultural excursions,
Karen Richardson, Dean of Admissions
DESMOND FONSECA ’20 from Bridgewater, MA
CHLOE MALOUF ’20 from Gaithersburg, MD
CAMERON HARRIS ’18 from Shelburne, VT
ABIGAIL MCFEE ’17 from Chadron, NE
DYLAN HONG ’19 from West New York, NJ
HANNAH STEINBERG ’17 from Scarsdale, NY
Best,
LIAM KNOX ’19 from Princeton Junction, NJ
OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS Tufts University / Bendetson Hall 2 The Green / Medford, MA 02155 617 627.3170 / admissions.tufts.edu / jumboeditor@tufts.edu
Produced by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Edited by Jaime Morgen, Assistant Director of Admissions Design by Hecht/Horton Partners
PHOTO BY ALONSO NICHOLS/TUFTS UNIVERSITY
NINE YEARS AGO, as I researched Tufts in