Another great aspect about Tufts: the month-long winter break. It is glorious to have a whole month to read, relax, sleep, explore, or travel. We got out on December 18th and classes began again last week, January 21st. The break gave me some time to unwind and get pumped for a second semester in Medford!
While I did not do anything spectacular over my vacation, there are lots of different programs that students can take advantage of. There were numerous service/research trips ranging in places from Guatemala to the UAE. There are really lots of options. Next year, I’m planning on doing some traveling but this break I read lots of books (The Nine, Dan Brown’s new book, and some others). While I love reading I never seem to have enough time to sit down and read a book on campus; there is always so much else to do…
SO back to school. I must admit that I am extremely happy with this semester’s sceduele, classes, and professors. I’m taking Intro to International Relations, which I’m excited about. My professor is J. Talliafero and he is a total character. He has a loud, booming voice and pretty much typifies my imagination’s “college professor” ideal. The class takes place in the Fletcher Graduate School, which is really inspiring because the graduate school is flooded with brilliant/worldly students that are ready to solve the world’s problems after graduation..
Tonight I’m going to see a lecture by Phillip Bobbit @ Tufts. He’s suppose to be a brilliant foreign policy advisor…and it going to talk on the future of the war in Afganistan. Look for another post later this week 
ALSO for you prospective stuents: The days are getting longer in Boston; don’t fear the dreaded New England winter!
