Choosing a major at Tufts can be a bit of a rollercoaster—I should know, I switched mine three times before landing on Economics. But here's the insight: Tufts is the place to help you figure out what you're passionate about. Freshman year, you can sample classes from all sorts of areas, and bonus, these classes might check off some of those distribution requirements. Also, I’ve found Tufts has a lot of great pre-professional student organizations which can also help you
figure things out.
I've been all over the map with classes—archaeology, painting, sociology, and even learning about some stars and constellations in astronomy. And you know what? I've taken something useful from every single one. It's like a buffet of knowledge, and you get to pick and choose what you like.
Plus, Tufts has your back with academic advising deans and advisors. Got questions? They've got answers. They're like your academic GPS, helping you navigate which classes to take and giving you the lowdown on what's what. Professors are also very helpful if you ever want to have a conversation with them and understand what the major you are interested is like and if they have any advice for you.
I have found talking to other people in my major, or a major that I have been interested in, is super helpful too. Understanding someone’s experience in a class that they have taken can make such a big difference when you are crafting your class schedule for the semester. I had a great time in classes like Perception which I initially took to fulfill a natural science requirement, but actually really enjoyed. Another interesting class I took was prehistoric archaeology, in which the final project paper was very cool. While these classes are outside of my major, I have enjoyed the learning a lot.
Experimental College classes are a really cool aspect and offering at Tufts too. These classes are a unique opportunity to dive into unconventional subjects and explore niche interests that might not be part of the regular curriculum. From hands-on workshops to interesting discussions, ExCollege classes provide a dynamic learning environment that encourages creativity and curiosity. ExCollege classes are a chance for students to step outside the traditional classroom setting and explore cool areas.
Bottom line, Tufts isn't just about textbooks and lectures; it's about exploring, finding what clicks for you, and not stressing too much about nailing down a major right away. So, if you're on the fence or thinking of doing a major switch, Tufts is the place to figure it out and see where your academic adventure takes you.