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Jay Dodd

Swag on the Hill

a queer tufts university sociology major who's a social media addicted, dancing californian frat boy of color. .  yep that's about right.

Maintaining Personal Swag when Visiting Tufts

by Jay Dodd February 10, 2012

So I work in at the Admissions Desk in Dowling Hall, so if you visit the school any friday morning before noon, I’m the smiling face you meet. That being said, I have seen my share of parents, prospectives, and otherwise. NOt that I have any pull with Admissions but buttering up insiders like me make us more willing to gush about our favortie subject: WHY WE LOVE TUFTS. So a few tips on maintaining personal swag when checking in for a campus visit:

  1. If your parents are dorks, let them be dorks. The most frustrating thing is when a parent is raving about you and you cut them off. It gets awkward. They are just so excited you made it this far. Let them spill your accolades, I suggest offer additional humorous one-liners
    1. Example:
      1. Mom A: “You should have seen him a year ago, he was long hair, and screaming metal, but now he’s all polos and engineering.
      2. Student: “I kept all the hair in a bag for evidence”
  2. Learn how to frame the questions you really want to ask. Having a student at...

 

When it's Chic to be Greek

by Jay Dodd February 8, 2012

Over here on the Hill, Tufts Greek life finished yet another successful season of a Fraternity and Sorority Rush. After all the wings and football and socials and speed dates the lovely little freshman (and some sophomores) wiggled their way into new social spheres. Translation ” WE GOT PLEDGES”. But honestly, it is so exciting to pass on and share traditions and history with a new set of guys and gals

There are nine Fraternities and three sororities on campus, so about 12 percent of Jumbos are active in the community. Since my freshman spring, there has been constant talk about pledge classes growing and expanding every year. There is always the moment you realize Greek life is more than beefy bros and catty girls. Recently there has been such an influx of sorority participation that there is talk of a fourth sorority. Which, honestly, is awesome. Expand! Show more people these institutions are based around good character and commitment to Tufts and the surrounding communities.

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