By Faizah, Tufts 1+4 Participant
My 1+4 Story
by Elizabeth, Tufts 1+4 Participant Something I loved about playing violin was erratic and surprising improvement. I would seem to plateau for weeks, even months, working hard but without apparent payoff. My violin teacher would say “have you even touched the violin this week?” in a lesson for which I […]
My 1+4 Story: Elizabeth
by Stone Before my gap year, I was thinking of majoring in International Relations, Political Science or something related. Because of my experiences in Nicaragua and at Tufts since then, I have realized that though those relatively mainstream majors would look good to employers, they won’t give me the skills […]
My 1+4 Story: Stone
by Evan, Tufts 1+4 Participant The beginning of college can be a stressful time for many people. After months of anticipation, you are abruptly thrown into a new environment and expected to make friends, some of whom will supposedly last you your whole life. This period of stress can last […]
My 1+4 Story: Evan
By Henry, Tufts 1+4 Participant “I love the weather Cuenca. It’s sunny in the morning, rainy in the afternoon and cloudy in the evening. My only qualm, as a Minnesotan, is that it seldom dips below 55 degrees. Winter is my favorite season and the thought of going an entire […]
My 1+4 Story: Henry Baer-Benson
by Audrey, Tufts 1+4 Participant “Keep a journal, everyone always wishes that they had.” This advice was given to me by practically everyone that I met before I left. Teachers, Tufts faculty, Amigos, my family. Journaling was always something that I hated, and reluctantly brought one with my without expecting […]