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Matriculation Guide 2010


There’s no doubt that Undergraduate Orientation — and the rest of your time on the Hill — can be a confusing time. “What’s my dorm really going to be like? Who’s this ‘Joey’ guy? What in the world is a NESCAC?” you ask. Whether the subject is Tufts, Boston or what’s really in that peanut butter jar in the athletic director’s office, the Daily is here to provide all the answers.

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Interactive Map | Davis Square guide

To get newcomers acquainted with the new neighborhood, the Daily has compiled a map of our 15 favorite spots in Davis Square, complete with pictures and helpful tips. Full story

A look at pre-orientation: History, tradition

Welcoming freshmen to Tufts for over 20 years, pre-orientation programs have been a standard part of the Jumbo getting-to-know-you routine for hundreds of incoming freshmen.

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How to survive on a college student’s budget

Cross-country plane fares, parents' hotel rooms, storage units, U-Hauls — moving into college is a costly procedure, adding insult to the already injurious Tufts tuition. Unfortunately, if we knew how to circumvent the above nuisances, we would have sold our ideas to Dragon's Den and gotten jobs at The Economist by now. There are, however, several smaller ways to save on move-in that tend to add up. Read on for $206.91 you could be saving.

The Tufts Glossary

As any culture will, college comes with its own dialect. Unfortunately, while Tufts doesn't offer a prep course that fulfills your language requirement, you will be tested on these. Study up. Nodding and smiling only works for so long.

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