It Is Best to Survey One’s Options for Longer
Deciding how to navigate the first days of college is a daunting task. Immediately upon arrival to the hill, Tufts freshmen are confronted by a vast, hazy expanse of people, possibilities, and unknowns. The proverbial “college experience,” awash with studies and social groups, is still a nebulous mental image. The choice to cut decisively through […]
It Is Best to Invest Early in a Core Group of Friends
Freshman friend groups are infamous for falling apart, but the truth is, that’s not a reason to hold back; you must dive in. Even if your initial bonds shift, the connections you make can open doors you wouldn’t have otherwise known existed. I understand the hesitation to buy in. Friendships made early freshman year are […]
Ask João: Volume II
Dear João, My 21st birthday is approaching and I have up until this point refrained from going out drinking. I have heard the debates about whether the Pub or the Burren is better and I am unsure what to make of it all. I want my first night out drinking to be a magical one […]
Ask João
Ask João is a column with a devoted following of college students who start every morning by reading the gospel according to João. He has made all of the mistakes so you don’t have to. To submit questions for advice in a future issue of the Tufts Tribune email tuftstribune@gmail.com. Dear João: My roommate has […]