I’m considering tufts and was wondering what the social scene was like? I’m not a huge partner and am focused on academics but I definitely like to have some fun and unwind. Will frats be back in the next couple years and how are the frat parties? Also, how easy is it to use fake IDs in Boston? What is the hookup culture Like and what are tufts guys like?
There are definitely parties at Tufts each weekend, but they’re nothing like the state school vibe and not as fun in my opinion. I’m not sure when the frats will be back b/c of everything that’s happened with corona, but it’s pretty easy to get in if you’re a girl. Guys generally have a harder time getting into frats unless they have a ticket. The sports teams also throw parties a lot and those tend to be more fun if you’re on the team because you’re essentially just hanging out with friends. Overall, people tend to think that Tufts parties are pretty lame, and there’s zero football culture and homecoming was so disappointing compared to state schools and even other private schools because there’s not much school spirit at all at Tufts. Boston tends to be more strict about fake IDs, but there are some 18 & over clubs there too. And hook up culture is normal? It’s way more common in college than in high school, and a lot of people hook up, especially during freshman year b/c not many people are looking for something serious. Tufts guys are weird & nerdy, not super attractive in general. If you want a more “college-y” fun experience, then I would definitely consider going somewhere else. Tufts is a great school academically but is definitely lacking in the school spirit area & party scene. I have some friends who are transferring to places like UMich & UCLA b/c they want to go to a good school that can still offer more of a typical college experience.