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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DS has narrowed his list down to Tufts & Wesleyan.

He attended both admitted student days but still doesn’t have a great feel for what the social life would be like.

It sounded like maybe Wesleyan might be a closer-knit community?

He wants to have fun but isn’t a hard core partier.

Dating? He is at an all-boys HS so it’s definitely a consideration. 
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My DS was admitted to both and ultimately chose Tufts. He is also not a hard core partier, but is social and has lots of friends. Social scene is what you make it at Tufts - join clubs, activities, intramural sports, pre-orientation, tufts mountain club, etc. Easy access to Somerville (Tufts is in Somerville, and Davis Square is a 10-minute walk), Cambridge and Boston also opens up avenues. My understanding with Wesleyan that most of the socializing is on campus. Not much to do in Middleton so it's more like a traditional contained LAC. My DS decided after visiting that he personally preferred more urban access and things to do outside campus.

That said, both student communities seemed collaborative, social, with bright, motivated students. Both great choices depending on what your DS prefers![/quote]

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