<p>When I visited the campus I noticed that there is a rather steep hill, how often does a student have to travel up and down this hill? (worried about the winter and ice). Also, is there a large gay population at Tufts? Nothing against them, just concerned about the perspective dating scene.
Thanks in advance,
Kayley</p>
<p>Tufts is indeed on a rather steep hill (although the degree of steepness varies with the route one takes).<br>
Most Arts & Sciences classes are Uphill, with a few exceptions (chemistry, drama, music come to mind). The engineering classes are mostly down the Memorial Steps.
Thus, if you’re an A&S student living Uphill, it’s not a problem. But to be honest, I don’t think many students mind the hill. I was an A&S student and split my time evenly between living Uphill and Downhill, and it never bothered me.
I can’t tell you how large the gay population is, but Tufts certainly offers a tolerant/friendly environment to gays, without it having any negative impact on straight students, so I wouldn’t be a bit concerned about it affecting the “prospective dating scene.” Tufts is just a nice, welcoming, diverse place. Its atmosphere offers the best of two worlds: the liberal arts college and the research university.</p>
<p>living downhill is a bit of a pain. It takes 5-10 whole minutes to get to the top of campus!
(seriously, in comparison, it’s no big deal).<br>
Haven’t survived a winter here yet, so I’m not sure about the ice problem.</p>
<p>I’m not on the market for female companionship (I already have a gf elsewhere), but I can tell you this: there’s no shortage of young women who go out on nights thurs-saturday wearing attire entirely inappropriate for the weather, if you know what I mean. They often use liquid heating (again, if you know what I mean). There are plenty of girls here looking for a good time, and there are lots of guys here more than happy to be a part of it.</p>
<p>Which isn’t to say that hook ups are the only sort of romantic/sexual interaction that goes on here. Lots of people date seriously. </p>
<p>But seriously, the gay community doesn’t dominate the dating scene.</p>
<p>Look at the hill problem this way: after 2 months, you’ll have a nice ass from walking up and down the hill ^^ And on my campus tour they said that people steal the trays from the dining hall to use as sleds xD sounds pretty awesome if you ask me</p>
<p>Hahaha too bad Tufts went trayless last spring. No more tray sledding.</p>
<p>But honestly, as a current student, I can attest to the fact that the hill really isn’t that bad (and I’m in terrible shape). It takes some getting used to, but after the first two weeks of school, you stop focusing on it and sort of forget about it. Also, as xnamelessx said, you’ll have a nice ass by christmas break.</p>
<p>And if you don’t feel like walking, there’s always the Joey. The wonderful shuttle bus runs from Tufts to Davis square and back, but during the winter students simply ride it uphill or downhill. It’s really convenient.</p>
<p>^Everything they said. There is definitely a strong hook up scene at Tufts, although unfortunately regular dating is frowned upon…or something.</p>
<p>Tufts usually clears the snow and salts the ground pretty quickly, so the ice isn’t a problem on the the hill, unless it’s raining in winter and the water freezes within an hour. However, I think people who live on the other side of the hill (referring to Hill Hall and Hillsides) have it much worse. I’ve lived in Hill Hall (considered uphill) my freshman year. In order to get to classes downhill, you have to go up and then down the hill. So often, in the winter, the snow would freeze on the stairs leading up the hill, if not salted. This made it doubly hard for me to get to classes. </p>
<p>And yes, it was quite a workout going up and down the hill.</p>
<p>the “walk” will help keep the freshman 15 off…lol…</p>