The Elephant in the Room
“Love your institution, but be critical of it.” I heard these words from an older student on my very first night at Tufts, and such set the precedent…
If you’re reading this bio, we already have something in common because I, too, enjoyed these blogs as I navigated the college process, becoming increasingly enthusiastic about this school and the people who make it what it is. Now, join me as I attempt to shed some light on college life and Tufts through my experiences, with the hopes that you will be able to better envision your own.
For some context: like a good Coloradan, I love skiing, hiking, and sunshine almost as much as a delicious acai bowl. My other interests include using puns excessively, playing tennis and volleyball recreationally, and talking about Japan obsessively. As a student in the Class of 2019, I look forward to studying civil engineering alongside the humanities, getting to know Boston, and finding new interests over the next four years!
“Love your institution, but be critical of it.” I heard these words from an older student on my very first night at Tufts, and such set the precedent…
On the first day of my Japanese Architecture class last week, Professor Kaminishi introduced the word “ma,” which means “space and time” in Japanese. This…
In adjusting to the slower pace of summer and both the comforts and constraints of being at home, I’m coming to find that college summers are a mixture…
Sometimes, I can’t find a single word to get started on an assignment and end up staring at my page for ages. Others, I find myself scribbling excitedly…