On November 18, 2021 I submitted my tuition payment for my graduate degree. This marked the fourth and final payment for my tuition, not a single cent of which came from my personal savings. In fact, the resources used to fund my entire degree actually came from a myriad of scholarship organizations, whose generosity and investment ensured that I will be graduating this spring debt-free.
Read MoreA brief public service announcement today for our readers: Fletcher (and, in fact, all of Tufts) will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 24 – Jan. 2, and will re-open on Monday, Jan. 3.
Read MoreI’m delighted to introduce a new member of our team to blog readers. Prospective students, current applicants, and visitors to Fletcher will likely find Alec the first person they meet or talk to at Fletcher. Welcome, Alec!
Read MoreToday, a quick final reminder to those of you planning to apply for Early Notification: the application deadline is November 10 at 11:59 PM EST. We’re looking forward to receiving your applications!
Read MoreHi, I am Sapna, a MALD “super-second year” (we haven’t yet found a good word to describe a MALD student in their 5th semester, all suggestions welcome). Due to the pandemic, some of us who joined in September 2019 took a leave of absence or reduced course load, so “super-second year” basically means I get to experience Fletcher life for a semester longer than usual. I am not complaining!
Read MoreHow do you guys feel having in-person classes after so long? I have to say that it has been a little overwhelming, fun, and also exhausting. Our last year over zoom had its difficulties but at the same time its advantages. However, I would not change being at the Halls of Flags for anything.
Read MoreIt’s a big day here in Admissions, readers, and likewise for all of you planning on submitting an application for 2022 enrollment. The application is now available!
Read MoreReaders, I’ll be the first to admit that this blog tends to have something of a bias toward Fletcher’s residential degree programs. There are so many points for consideration and preparation for those studying in-person in Medford that the focus here is overwhelmingly on that experience. Today I’ll try to remedy that somewhat by turning our attention to Fletcher’s longest-standing low-residency degree program, the Global Master of Arts (GMAP). It’s the perfect time to do so, as GMAP is still accepting applications for its August start date.
Read MoreWith classes and finals officially over it’s starting to feel like the early days of summer in earnest. There’s a bittersweet quality to the end of every academic year, though this year the sense of mixed emotions seems more pronounced than usual.
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