<p>Show me one school's ABET accredited engineering curriclm that doesn't allow for 1 liberal arts/humanities class per semester. This is a requirement and not unique to Tufts by any means. Please explain how that is "much more than other programs allow for"?</p>
<p>Mercilessly sacking? Myopic debating? My judgement is clouded? I'll let others decide that for themselves.</p>
<p>Wow, didn't expect this to turn into a war. I guess here are my 2 cents...</p>
<p>I like Tufts better as a school(for me). It has a better campus, less students, just outside Boston, more presticious. It may not be known for engineering, but I do know it is a good school for it. Kids graduating there don't have problems finding jobs. However, if you go through the coop program at NEU you won't have a problem either. </p>
<p>In regards to NEU, it is a very underrated school, but so is Tufts for engineering. I don't think I can go wrong with either choice, I am just looking for some more input. So can we stop flamming eachother and give me the plus sides to both schools like social life, what kind of kids go there, ect.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>The Tufts Engineering program contains a group of highly talented and intellectual students with a drive to learn and understand the finer mechanics of science. A lot of the engineers I see here are quite diverse people for they're not exactly what I stereotyped them to be - students who always sit in their rooms all day and study. Most of the engineers I know are at least on some sort of sports team, frat, or some other activity association. The food at Tufts is supposedly the 2nd best in the nation, rivaled only by Cornell's Hotel and Administration student body which loves to use the student body as a guinea pig for recipes and such. Tufts has a suburban feel in which you don't always become distracted by Boston, but yet one always has the opportunity to go in within much travelling time (20 minutes by the T, harvard square is about 30 minute walk, 2 minutes by the T). I find that there is never a boring moment at Tufts, for there are always activities going on with an incomprehendable number of clubs and organizations going on campus advertising a ECO-meeting's river cleanup, or a tae-kwon-do lesson. Ballroom dancing seems to be also a very popular activity on campus.</p>
<p>The student body is also incredibly diverse. Approximately 15-18% of the population is international, making us one of the most diverse campuses in the boston area. I know people down my hall that come from South Africa, Canada, Switzerland, France, everywhere! I find that people come from all sorts of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds so that there is always much to learn. The majority of the campus is liberal, but there are those who come with interesting perspectives from where they've grown up (such as a reverend's daughter from Texas).</p>
<p>The people at Tufts are very academically focused, and there is a decent balance between social life and work. Everyone is studious when needs to be, but isn't uptight to the point where it dominates our lives. We work hard, we play hard, and we're proud to be Jumbos!</p>
<p>Just a few more questions..</p>
<p>What is there to do on campus?<br>
What does the Northeast think of Tufts for engineering(job market mostly)?</p>
<p>I need to choose between NEU and Tufts. And I am have a very hard time doing so.</p>
<p>There are dances set up by various organizations, hired speakers that discuss controversial topics, or just an interesting event. Ultimate frisbee is popular up on the residential quad. It's nice to sit in on a socialist speech every once in a while, or to take part in the writing of the Tufts Daily - a newspaper that comes out fresh every morning when I go to Dewick (our dining hall). We have quite a few publications, including the Primary Source (Tuft's conservative thought journal), the Zamboni (a hilarious satirical paper that comes out every month or so that usually makes fun of everything that happens on campus. Oh wait, the Primary source does that too). Retreats are set up by various organizations so that people can leave Tufts if they ever need a break from the atmosphere or the academics. Every once in a while there's a Beezlebubs concert, the famous Tufts acapella group. Acapella is a pretty big thing on campus, and the tickets are usually sold out, resulting in people scrambling at the last minute to get seats. The bus that goes to Cambridgeside mall is comes every hour and takes about 15 minutes to get there. There's plenty to do, and students never have a hard time finding something. The Tufts administration is aware that alcohol is prevalent on campus, and strives to make activities available for those who don't necessarily want to turn to alcohol. </p>
<p>Mrs. Clinton will be coming to our campus to speak soon, which will be very exciting. A couple years ago, George H. Bush also made an appearance as well. Apparently the secret service agents are very efficient and scrutinize every aspect of security. </p>
<p>Tufts is viewed as a prestigious institution from the Boston area, for both liberal arts and engineering. Companies come to campus to hire as well - the career center helps people with resumes, interviews (where they actually have mock interview rooms and sessions to prepare seniors) and various other campus alumni contacts.</p>
<p>If you'd like more information about the Tufts Engineering program, find AriesAthena on this board since she's a recent Tufts alumn that somehow got both an engineering and liberal arts degree simultaneously.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the info! Does Tufts allow cars on campus as sophomore?</p>
<p>yes, but parking is rather annoying. You can only park in the Cousens gym parking lot as a sophmore, which people manage to get around by either 1) counterfeiting a permit, 2) illegally parking by trying to play games with the Tufts University Police Department by guestimating when they will do their routine checks.</p>
<p>haha. Quick question then.. I am trasfering from Stevens Institute of Technology with a 3.3gpa. I am cooping right now so I am not taking an classes. I am come from a highly rated high school in New Jersey which just sent 2 kids to Tufts. I had both of them look and edit my essays and I feel pretty strongly about them(they aren't superb but they are definitely very well done for an engineer).</p>
<p>What do you think my chances are?</p>
<p>Well, coming out with a 3.3 from Stevens is impressive, so I'm sure that the Tufts admissions department certainly will recognize your academic prowess. They do look briefly at your standardized test scores from high school (SATs, SAT IIs), but it looks like you stand a decent chance. As long as you express your high desire to come to Tufts, which is actually what they like the most, you probably have a decent shot. They really want to know why you want to come here, and what you think that you can benefit as a future Jumbo. If the passion is there, the gates will open and they'll welcome you to the Tufts community.</p>
<p>Thanks. Well I hope I get in. If I do get in, I will be attending there instead of Northeastern. Thanks for all the help!!</p>
<p>My pleasure.</p>
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<p>Tufts doesn’t have a very good engineering department. You would be better off with Northeastern for Engineering. Tufts is better for most other programs though.</p>
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According to the US News ranking, Tufts Biomedical Engineering is now ranked 30th in the country, Undergraduate Engineering is now ranked 56th and climbing!
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