Tufts University

Tufts University:

Name: Michelle Susan Jerry
Year: 2023
Major: Biology and Psychology
Contact number: +16095919480
Email: michelle.jerry@tufts.edu

Hi, I’m Michelle and I’m currently a freshman at Tufts University. I plan to do a double major in Biology and Psychology. On campus, I am currently involved in the Woman Higher Education Now (WHEN) initiative and We@tufts (Woman entrepreneurship club). A few things about Tufts:

• Tufts is a small liberal arts school. The undergraduate population is about 4500 students leading to a small professor: student ratio (ours is about 1:9 on average). 
• The professors are highly educated and passionate about the subjects they teach. Because of the small class size, it’s easy to develop relationships with each professor. They also help in internships, on-campus jobs, and career advice. 
• Tufts is one of the few colleges that have a dual degree program. This is important for students who want to get an art degree but also want to explore other career paths. The dual degree program is a 5-year program that lets you graduate with two degrees a Bachelor of Arts/Science and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. 
• Tufts is also known for its social engagement. One of the best things about my school is its focus on helping others. There are so many activist groups on campus as well as multiple opportunities to be involved in the Boston community. 
• Tufts hosts the 1+4 Bridge year program which I highly recommend to prospective students. The program allows students to spend a full year doing community service in various locations around the world, enabling them to gain real-world experiences with a community organization. 
• A huge perk about Tufts is that the administration really cares about its students. Once you’re admitted they provide you with all the resources that you need to succeed. Even in the admission process, Tufts awards financial aid based on need and this is re-evaluated every year to ensure that you and your family can afford to enjoy the college experience. 
• Tufts also provides financial aid for all programs in the school such as summer programs abroad and internship funding. The Tufts Career Center funds undergraduate students each summer for unpaid internships. Selected students can get up to $4000 for an internship of their choice in any country. 
• Tufts is located in Medford which is a small town that has a lot of restaurants and things for you to do. However, if you do wanna get into the city the subway is a 10 minute walk from campus and is very cheap. Tufts also has a mountain climbing club that owns a lodge in New Hampshire so that you can escape on the weekends and either go on a hike or learn how to ski. 

If you have any questions, I’m always available to answer them 🙂