thank you
OP, one very important thing you should take away from this thread before you get on that plane to Boston is that a statement such as “I do not really like the American way of life” which might be considered a reasonable statement of preference in most parts of Europe might be considered surprisingly rude in the US. It’s something continental Europeans Iike us (as I assume you are from continental Europe, not the UK) from rather blunt cultures which are perfectly happy sharing their opinions, positive or not, of any culture in the world, including their own, I need to learn so they won’t put their foot in it when it matters.
I am assuming you are eligible for EU fees as opposed to international fees in the UK, so financial considerations should really play a large role I your decision. Tufts is need aware for international students - can you afford all four years there, including air fare? How much more will you have to pay compared to three years in the UK? Is it worth it?
If you are worried about how far away the US is and that you might not feel comfortable with the American way of life, starting out your academic career in the university best suited to your interests in the UK might be a good compromise (again, I am assuming that you are not actually in the UK now. There’s always grad school in the US. If spending four years in Boston would not make you happy, don’t go!
Note though that the UCAS deadline is Jan 15th. Unless you have already final grades for your final year from the school you attend, you will only get a conditional offer until those finals are done. Until then, Tufts (assuming you can afford it) should be considered your safety anyway.
If you already got into Tufts you must have applied early decision. Pretty crummy to renege on that promise, though I realize you can tell them you can’t afford it.
@TurnerT, note that in many countries in Europe international students will be offered places for tuition free or quasi tuition free programs, with the cost of their education fully funded by the tax payer. Together with very reasonable housing options and student work visas, it is possible to gain a respected degree even for low income students. Whether the experience is in any way comparable…well we’ve hashed that one out in a different thread.
As @Tigerle says this is not a great starting point- and I will go farther and ask just how much you know about the “'american way of life”- especially as it relates to college life which is a sub-group in itself. You will find what you looke for, and if you have a whole bunch of stereotypes about what Americans and American culture are all about you will certainly find examples aplenty. And you will also miss a lot. If you come to the US I strongly urge you try and come with an open mind, to look for things that surprise you, to look for what you don’t expect to find. It’s there.
Tufts has their own study abroad programs with Oxford and UCL. Students also attend LSE.