Stuff Tufts Kids DON’T Say

Even though we pride ourselves on our individuality and uniqueness we can still be a little typical. However, there are some things you will never catch a Jumbo saying….

1. I love it when people “whisper” in the reading room!

Those of you who aren’t in the reading room to study – get out.  Whether you’re asking your friend for a pen or giggling about what went down over the weekend, people will want to hurt you.  Fellow nerds will pull their heads out of their books and give you death stares until you get the picture. 

2. The walk uphill is the best!

If you live in Latin Way or South, walking to a class in Olin is never a fun experience.  As the seasons change, traversing Hill only gets more and more… difficult.  A word to the wise: Heavy backpacks and conversations are total no-nos who trekking uphill if you plan on showing up to class sweat-free and not completely out of breath.

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3. Nothing too exciting happened at Winter Bash.

Thanks for letting the secret slip, Fox News.  Yes, Tufts students sometimes get a bit rowdy, but don’t all college students? While the press that Tufts got after Winter Bash didn’t exactly cast the school in the best light, the night did start second semester off with a bang!  Now we have to think about how we’re going to top it next year.

4. I took the Joey, so I got to class early.

When pigs fly.  Although walking in this cold New England weather isn’t exactly a treat, wondering if the Joey will ever come only exacerbates the stress around trying to get to class on time.

5. Everyone in Boston is such a good driver.

This year alone, two people have been hit by cars on campus. (Thankfully, both lived to tell the tale.). In my hometown of Chicago, we have grids, and intersections don’t have seven lanes, all going in different directions. And while we’re at it – what the heck is a rotary?!  It’s almost comical, the number of times I’ve thought the coast was clear when crossing the street on the way to the gym, only to sprint right back to the curb, fleeing from oncoming traffic.

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6. Fear the Jumbo.

This is my dad’s personal favorite t-shirt that is sold at the Tufts Bookstore – not because it reminds him of Tufts’ talented student-athletes or of our infectious school spirit, but because it’s funny.  While I will be the first to proudly cheer for Jumbo, we have to admit that our big, adorable elephant mascot doesn’t exactly send off the most intimidating vibe.

7. I matched brown with blue even before I came to Tufts.

At least our school colors are original! Let’s be honest, people get sick of the overdone blue/yellow and maroon/gold color combos.  Even if you’re skeptical about wearing a bold brown and blue color scheme, I urge you to take a second look.

8. I wish I could live in the dorms FOREVER.

Freshman year, no complaints.  Sophomore year, some more room would be nice. Any more time spent in dorms, and tripping over Bean boots as you roll out of bed and walk to the communal bathrooms each morning gets a little old. 

Images Courtesty of: bostinno.com, smsc-home.org, & myfoxboston.com.

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