<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>which was your first choice originally when you applied?</p>
<p>If the urban setting is important to you, how important is it? Have you grown up in an urban setting? Is Bowdoin’s location generally a “con” for you?</p>
<p>I can’t advise but thought maybe these questions might help you clarify some of your preferences. I think it comes down to what you want in a college, as Tufts will be quite a bit bigger, perhaps have TAs and larger classes, and if you can do your major in both schools relatively easily, then fit seems most important.</p>
<p>I would say go for Tufts. You really can’t go wrong academically with either school. Boston is something like 1/3 college students, so tons of stores and restaurants have special deals and discounts, so the city really is a nice feature of Tufts. Also, I’ve heard Bowdoin has a weak theater department (no major either) but I can’t speak from experience. IR is really strong at Tufts, but even if you decide not to pursue it, their humanities are strong too.</p>