International Relations & Economics (Honest Review)
When looking for the right college, many things are impossible to know or can't be found by a college admissions expert, google search, or a campus tour—for example, grade in/deflation, quantity of general education classes, or the reality of the social scene. College tours will only explain these to you if you ask and are often not allowed to give honest answers. Only current students without affiliations to the university can accurately describe the school's current state. I will provide a 100% honest review of Tufts University to determine if it's the right school for you. Overall, I believe Tufts is an excellent school, but some aspects that aren't mentioned on tours may be important factors to your search.
About me
- GenderMale
- Current academic yearJunior
- Age20
- Admission typeAdmitted as a freshman
- Academic focusPolitical Science
- Personality typeSomewhat extroverted
- College experience ratingGood
Tour type
- Campus tour
- Video chat
Hometown
Westchester, NY & Greenwich, CT
Major(s)
International Relations & Chinese
Minor(s)
Economics, Business
Extracurriculars activities
- Greek life
- Club/Organization
- Job/Internship
- ROTC
- NCAA varsity sport
- Recreational sport
- Student government
- Community service
- Religious/Cultural group
- Art/Music/Performance
- Study abroad
- Other
Clubs, organizations & involvement
Army ROTC, Boston Risk Group (Founder of international relations consulting initiative), Theta Chi Fraternity
Housing experience
- Dorm
- Off-campus house or apartment
- Fraternity or sorority house
- Home (Commuter)
- Other
Describe your college experience
Going to a college preparatory high school, I was well prepared for the quantity and rigor of collegiate academics at a top school. Socially, I've found that Tufts students are outgoing and making friends is easy and happens naturally here.
Tip for future students
Be authentically you in your college admissions. Colleges prefer someone against the grain rather than the same cookie cutter template student that they get thousands of applications from.
Favorite class
EXP-0008 Dramatizing War. Tufts has an "Experimental College" Where current students or professors at other universities can teach a class on something they are passionate about. The class is about how war has been depicted in literature throughout history.
Career goals
After completing my military service for ROTC, I hope to work in National Security, preferably at the Department of Defense. I'm also looking into private sector international risk analysis.
Ideal way to spend a free night
Go to the nearby college town, Davis Square to get food or watch a movie at the traditional Somerville Theater.
High school or secondary school
Hackley School, Tarrytown, NY
Favorite spot on campus
The arch over memorial steps is a beautiful place to do work in the fall.
Meeting point
Jumbo Statue on the Tufts University campus
Reviews (2)
- RO
Aiden was a fantastic guide. Responsive and honest, he met us in miserable weather and accommodated our schedule by meeting us early so we could get the full tour. We saw the whole campus and even got a peek at a friend's dorm room. We used his candor to formulate questions on other school tours. The service is 100% worth it, especially when trying to decide whether or not to ED-you don't know what you don't know! Book Aiden with confidence- he's a well spoken, hard working Tufts student ambassador.
Roz O•October 2026•
- JC
Amazing and honest
James C•February 2026•
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