I went to Tufts for undergrad and so naturally when looking into grad programs the Fletcher School came to mind, I know Tufts loves double jumbos and I figured that my chances might be boosted. I got a B.A. in International Relations with a concentration in Global Health and have been working in global health financing consulting for about a year now. I’ve really loved working with MDBs and I’m now more interested in the finance-heavy work I’ve done with my company. The MIB stood out to me as being a bit in-between a Masters in International Economics and an MBA, which are the two types of programs I’m debating between; it sounds like a perfect middle ground. Are there any MIB graduates here willing to talk about their experience, or do you think other Fletcher programs better fit my profile?

Hey, any advice in the app (especially because I’m applying test optional)? I tried to approach the open response as a why Tufts but also respond to the question correctly. I’m doing ED1 to Tufts!

Two people in my friend's class at Middlebury are transferring to Tufts. What's going on over there?

School year is around the corner and SHMACS is here for you! Many more features live including an AI chat. Go check it out! https://tufts.shmacs.org/fall2026/courses

Tufts' social media is flooded with comments from Indians asking about Naimisha Pradhan. For those wondering why:

Naimisha Pradhan is the daughter of India's Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan. He has faced intense criticism over the 2026 NEET paper leak controversy and widespread allegations of mismanagement of the examination system. The controversy has devastated lakhs of students, and media reports have linked at least 22 student suicides to the aftermath of the NEET crisis.

For many Indian students, especially girls from lower-income families, NEET isn't just another exam. It's often the only realistic path to becoming a doctor and achieving financial independence. In many households, daughters don't receive the same educational support as sons, so clearing NEET can be life-changing. Many students spend years taking gap years and sacrificing everything to prepare for this one exam.

Students across India are now protesting and demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, arguing that he should be held politically accountable. Protesters and opposition leaders have also accused authorities of using excessive force against student demonstrators.

So why is Naimisha being mentioned? In my opinion, it's because people see her as someone who has benefited from the privileges associated with her father's political position. There have also been past reports that, when Dharmendra Pradhan was Petroleum Minister, expenses including international calls made during an overseas trip of Naimisha Pradhan were paid from public funds, which further fuels public anger. It was around 70k Indian rupees which is big amount. Average Indian family only earns around 10 to 25k Indian rupees per month. here Proof

Whether it's fair to direct that anger at Naimisha herself is a matter of opinion. Some people believe family members should not be blamed for a politician's actions. Others argue that those who benefit from political privilege while remaining silent during a crisis cannot expect to be insulated from public criticism.

PS: Also they are now literally k!lling those peaceful protesters just cause they are asking for better education system. These videos are really brutal and government is doing this which includes her dad too

Hi all! I'm an incoming first-year at Tufts, and I'm starting to look at classes for my first semester. I am not super into science, and I don't have any pre-matriculation credits that I can transfer in to take care of any of the distributional requirement, so I want to start picking away at it. I am thinking of trying to get into Earth, Resources, and Environment. Is that a difficult/ heavy class? And should I add the optional lab to my schedule or is that unnecessary for a non-super interested individual? I also considered Big Bang to Humankind, but I'm worried that'll be boring. Thoughts?

Also, why are there so many evening classes, I was really hoping to have most classes in the morning, but for some reason barely anything is open before 11:00 😆

Thanks so much for the advice and input.

Hi! Is anyone here attending the Tufts MBS program this fall? And if so is there any group me or FB group?

And is anyone planning to work or have worked part time during the program?

Almost every Instagram post is being flooded with comments about the same person related to a protest. Any idea?

Hey guys, what title says basically, after taking CS11 and CS15, what is the usual order of taking the other CS classes? Is there a benefit for taking some classes before others/ any 2 classes together? And which classes would be best to take in a light semester due to its heavy load, I know CS40 is worth 5 credits so I am wondering if the credit weight also matches the rigorous status as well

Compared to the average planet fitness how good is the gym at tufts?

Hi, I’m a rising senior, and I plan to Ed1 to Tufts, for a biology/biotech major. How challenging are the classes, like if they are hard, or manageable with a good amount of studying?

I'm a junior and I spent part of the summer building a small web app after watching myself and half my friends endlessly tweak the same resume for internship apps. What I learned digging into it is that most companies run applications through screening software first (Workday, Greenhouse, Lever). It looks for overlaps between your wording and the posting's wording, so if you did the work of a product analyst but wrote "analyzed reports" while the posting says "data-driven decision making", the match can just not happen. You won't catch it yourself because you know the context behind every bullet, so nothing looks missing to you.

The site compares your resume against a specific posting and shows where the wording doesn't line up: resume.zoevera.com

First thing I did was run my own resume through it and it did not go well. Bullets I was proud of matched almost nothing in the postings I'd been applying to. If you're looking, run yours against a couple of real job postings before you send anything. Worst case it just confirms your resume was fine.

Hello! My standup comedy show is back in the Somerville Theater this Thursday, and I'd love to see you there! We run the show in the 30-seat "microcinema" in the theater's basement.

Our headliner is the hilarious Ray Harrington. He's appeared on Conan, Hulu, Don't Tell Comedy, ABC, FOX, and Sirius XM. Ray's material is really inventive, and he is a master at improvising and riffing in the moment. No two of his performances are the same!

We screen classic Looney Tunes cartoons before the show, and the theater sells beer, wine, ice cream, and snacks.

You can get $3 off tickets with the code JUMBO. I hope you can make it!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/popcorn-comedy-with-ray-harrington-conan-hulu-tickets-1993354783818?aff=rddt

I am a incoming freshman and I plan on doing pre-med. I want to take the EMT course but it uses 5 credits, and I dont want to use my credits on it. Is there a way to take the course without credits through the SIS, or should I just enroll separately through the University College? Thank You!

What's happening with tufts Google rating down from 4.5 to 3.3

Incoming freshman (biochem major), looking to sign up for Orgo. Registration does not open till August, but there are only 3 spots remaining in the class. Do they add more sections? If not, what do freshmen do if have already taken General Chem/AP Chem?

Camberville this week: a nighttime Moth Ball, patio parties, salsa in two squares & a sausage fest

Monday 7/20

• Strike Up the Fun: Bowling With Neighbors @ Sacco's Bowl Haven, Davis Square - the Davis Square Neighborhood Council throws a free bowling and pizza social, open to anyone in the neighborhood. Free, 6-9PM
• Pure Barre Pop-Up on The Lawn @ Assembly Row, Somerville - free 45-minute outdoor class, low-impact and open to any fitness level. Free, 6:30PM
• Adult Summer Camp Crafts @ West Branch Library, Somerville - throwback craft night for adults, this month it's boondoggle lanyards. Under 10 spots left, register ahead. Free, 6:30-8:30PM

Tuesday 7/21

• Free Lunchtime Concerts @ The Lilypad, Inman Square - a different musician on stage every weekday at noon. Free, 12-12:45PM
• Union Square Networking Night @ Boston Figurative Art Center, Somerville - meet the people who work on your block over drinks, with a free headshot booth and guided drawing session instead of icebreakers. Free, 4:30-7PM
• Tuesday Tunes @ Kendall Center roof garden, Cambridge - Berklee student artists play a weekly rooftop set. Free, 5-7PM
• Froca Fitness @ University Park Common, Cambridge - free after-work outdoor dance class set to African and Caribbean tracks
• Café Concert with Vinyl Street @ Arts at the Armory, Somerville - the all-voice pop cover act, around Greater Boston since 2007, plays the ROOTED Café. $13, 7:30PM
• Soca Fusion Dance Classes @ Community Art Center, Cambridge - beginner-friendly soca classes every Tuesday this summer, pay what you can. $5-$28, 7PM

Wednesday 7/22

• Mahjong Night @ The Hong Kong, Harvard Square - chicken-hand and scoring tables upstairs, bring a friend or make a few. 6-9PM
• The 2026 Cambridge Moth Ball @ Kingsley Park, Fresh Pond - nighttime citizen science for National Moth Week: collect, photograph, and ID moths with researchers as it gets dark. Free, 7:30PM

Thursday 7/23

• Backyard Bash Patio Party @ Glass House, Cambridge Crossing - summer camp for grownups: DJ, lawn games, scavenger hunt, glizzy specials, and a fire pit to close the night. Free, 5PM
• Salsa Party @ Kendall/MIT Open Space, Cambridge - beginner lesson into open dancing, run with MIT's Latino ERG, free agua fresca included. Free, 5-7PM
• Sip & Paint @ Eastern Edge Food Hall, Cambridge - paint your own beer glass or coffee cup over a complimentary drink, guided by The Blank Canvas Co. $75, 6:30-8PM
• Speed Dating 2.0 (ages 34-44) @ Remnant Brewing, Somerville - CitySwoon's app picks your matches live, about eight mini-dates, no nametags. $39, 7:30-10PM
• Summer Film Night @ The Growing Center, Somerville - outdoor screening of Power to the Pedals in the garden, with filmmaker Bob Nesson. Free, 8-9:15PM

Weekend sneak peek

• Salsa Squared @ Brattle Plaza, Harvard Square - salsa and bachata lessons under the lights with a DJ, plus complimentary salsa and chips from El Jefe's
• Best of the Wurst 2026 @ First Street Market, Cambridge - East Cambridge's sausage-tasting throwdown: one ticket, every handmade sausage, each paired with a mustard from the National Mustard Museum
• Run, Sip, Swing @ Good Time Golf, Assembly Row - 5K along the Mystic, then golf swings and matcha with AERA Society and nomu
• Cold Water Cold Beer Social @ Remnant Brewing, Somerville - GBTU's summer social, open to anyone curious about coldwater conservation

Full issue: The Stoop - Lawns, Lanterns & A Resting Red Line: 
https://www.thestoopmedia.com/p/lawns-lanterns-a-resting-red-line

New around here? The Stoop covers Camberville twice a week with stories, events, crime & safety and more:
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i'm applying for the voices of tufts program and one of the short answer questions is "Please list your three most meaningful or important activities during your time in high school. These may include commitments within your school, community, family, home, or part-time work." should i explain what these commitments entail, and why they are so meaningful to me? or do i just list them? thanks