Bowdoin vs Tufts

Colleges and Universities A-Z Tufts University
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<p>I have the impossible task of choosing between these two schools before May 1st. Academically, I'm interested in the Humanities (will probably go into human rights/social justice work... maybe law school, but I also love literature). Extra-curricularly, my primary interest is theatre (particularly student-run theatre) and, again, social justice/service work. I may also look into Mock Trial.</p>

<p>I love the cozy, close-knit feel of Bowdoin (not to mention the food), but I prefer an urban setting. I'm not particularly sporty or outdoorsy, but I also favor small class sizes over most other criteria. I recognize the advantage of Boston in terms of internship opportunities, but I also wonder how much I would really be able to use the city, being a broke college student. I could see myself possibly getting into International Relations, but I don't want to make my decision entirely off of that possibility, cause realistically I could change my mind any which way. </p>

<p>Advice, thoughts, suggestions?</p>

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<p>I’m a Mom of a freshman, but think Tufts food is excellent. There are plenty of free and low cost things to do in Boston. My son for example is taking an art class at the Museum School on Saturdays. He seems to be enjoying the chance to get out as well as the class. The IR opportunities (for example through the Global Leadership Institute) are all they are advertised to be. Tufts has a very active theater and tons of social justice social work opportunities. I think Tufts is small enough to be comfortable, but not so small you would be in danger of outgrowing it after a couple of years.</p>