Tufts Daily

by Kerianne Okie

After graduation, many students enter into a frenzy of concern regarding how they are going to cope with living in the "real world." The mad postgraduate scramble leaves many seeking further education in graduate school or entering the workforce. But while many Tufts grads move on to make it big in the business world or pursue lofty careers as doctors or lawyers, some choose to follow less conventional paths after leaving the Hill. (0) comments

by Jennifer Brier

Meredith Vieira (J '75) will return to the Hill today to deliver the Commencement address to the Class of 2008. Vieira has won nine Emmy Awards throughout her career in journalism, and she currently co-anchors NBC's "The Today Show" and hosts ABC's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" As if nine golden statuettes aren't enough, Vieira will receive an honorary doctorate today alongside five other distinguished Tuftonians. (1) comment

For graduating seniors, Commencement represents a range of sentiments that cannot easily be quantified. But in this installment of "By the Numbers," the Daily takes a look at the statistics behind a class that is leaving behind an enormous mark. 14,72 (0) comments

by Charlotte Steinway

At the end of each semester, students associate standard manila envelopes holding blank course evaluations with the opportunity to voice their opinions about teachers and curricula, and as indicators that classes are finally coming to a close. To the faculty, however, course evaluations exist to evaluate their performance throughout the semester and discern the areas in which they can improve, according to Dean of Undergraduate Education James Glaser. (1) comment

by Meghan Pesch

As graduates move away from their collegiate lives, one concern for many may be how to keep in touch with the people they have spent the last four years living with as they wonder whether they will ever see some of their classmates again. With Facebook. (0) comments

by Michael Sherry

As the semester comes to a close, and with the Democratic primary's end in sight as well, the time has come to take stock of what has happened over the course of one of the most convoluted election seasons in recent history. A lot has changed over the last year - the Republicans, for example, were sure to nominate McCain, until it was obvious that Giuliani would be the nominee, until Fred Thompson rode in on a white horse to save the day, until it was clear that Romney would get the nomination instead, until Huckabee whooshed in out of nowhere, cracked a couple of jokes, led conservative evangelicals through the Iowa cornfields like the Pied Piper, and eventually put the nomination back where it started: in the hands of McCain. (0) comments

by Marissa Carberry

Most outgoing Jumbos will go on to lead careers in a wide array of fields in all corners of the world; many will become lawyers, doctors or politicians or spend time living abroad. But a few might find that their careers land them right back on the Hill. (0) comments

by Robin Carol

With college coming to a close, graduating seniors can look forward to more independence, the start of a new career, their own income and… calls to Mom and Dad? Despite the conventional image of the college years as a time of rebellion and breaking away from home, many students maintain close contact with their families, and some even find that relationships with parents improve. (0) comments

by Sarah Bliss

With national trends veering toward a lower marriage rate in the young adult population, the majority of Tufts students are following suit, choosing to worry more about the status of the nation's economy or next weekend's party than securing a fiancé. Compared to the early part of the 20th century, many Jumbos now prioritize future career paths and continuing education over traditional social comforts, like that of marriage. (0) comments

by Kate Peck

This is it. Eight semesters, four of which I spent writing columns, have drawn to a close. I got to share my favorite restaurant picks, bar scenes and drink menus. I've been a Broad Abroad, a Wealth and Hellness correspondent, a Peckish foodie and - of course - a Traveling Lush. (0) comments

Ariel Elia "If you know what you want to do after you graduate, then get involved with people from that community. For me it was film, and I've met all the people from the film community. It's a very tight-knit community. It's nice to have friends from all areas around campus, but know your entourage, know the people that are going to be in your field of work after you graduate. (0) comments

by Devin Toohey

In a way, I suppose studying abroad is sort of like college, just all compressed into one magical year. You're in a different place with more independence than you've ever known, with strange people who aren't all from your home (except home now means the United States instead of just a suburb in New Jersey). (0) comments