A letter from Tufts' Asst. Director of Financial Aid and Student Employment
A letter from Tufts' Asst. Director of Financial Aid and Student Employment
Tufts Student Life
PARENT NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2020
Christi Conkling, Financial Aid Counselor
Christi Conkling, Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Student Employment
Dear Parents and Families,
As you transition away from the excitement of year-end holidays, I’m sure you and your student are thinking about their return to campus in a couple of weeks, and perhaps you’re even planning for the summer. Many students will work at internships or jobs over the summer, and a great way to prepare for those opportunities is an on-campus job during the semester. In that vein, I’m writing to provide you with a brief overview of Student Employment at Tufts.  
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Encourage Your Student to Join The Herd!

This month, students will be invited to sign up for The Herd, our new online community for alumni-student flash mentoring. Flash mentoring is one-time or short-term mentoring centered around tactical meetings that provide timely knowledge for participants. 1500+ Tufts alumni have already offered to serve as mentors for current students, with new individuals volunteering every day! Once they join, students will be able to view alumni profiles and reach out to ask questions or request meetings from available mentors.
  • What exactly does a mentor do? Mentors share industry knowledge and expertise, coach students on particular skills/competencies, facilitate students’ growth by sharing resources and networks, provide feedback on students’ strategies and career readiness, and more.
  • What does a mentor not do? A mentor doesn’t have all the answers for their mentee or initiate all contact with their mentee. They aren’t expected to provide jobs or internships for the mentee.
Alumni are excited to give back and help fellow Jumbos unlock their potential!
Learn More and Remind Your Student to Join The Herd

What's Happening Academically?

Help Your Student Get a Successful Start this Spring

After a Winter Break of family gatherings, travel, fun, and networking for summer or permanent jobs, students sometimes need a little help making the adjustment back to the classroom. As we approach the spring semester, encourage your student to take advantage of all the academic supports that Tufts has to offer. This includes connecting early with the many academic supports available through Undergraduate Advising and the Academic Resource Center.
At this time of year, students should be carefully considering their roster of classes for the coming semester based on their performance in the fall:
  • Is your student carrying over work from the fall semester due to Incompletes? Completing course work from the fall should be a top priority at the beginning of the semester for any student with an "I" on their transcript. 
  • Is your student planning to take a heavy course load this semester to try to "catch up" on a lighter course load from the fall? It's not usually advisable to try to "catch up" in a single semester. Your student should be looking to have a manageable list of courses that addresses their interests, along with major and general requirements.
If your student would benefit from some guidance at the start of the semester, let them know that their Advising Team is here to help. We tackle individual questions and concerns, and we're happy to have a conversation about how your student can reach their academic goals.

Purchase The Class of 2020 Memory Book

Don't forget to order The Class of 2020 Senior Memory Book! The Senior Memory Book will include senior portraits and many highlights and photos commemorating and celebrating the Class of 2020. The 2020 edition will be hard-covered and include approximately sixty-four all-colored pages. Books are completed following Commencement and mailed to home addresses in mid July 2020. Order your book now!
Purchase The Class of 2020 Memory Book!
Thanks for the memories painted on the canon

Dates to Remember


January 13 - Residence halls open for Spring Semester, 12 p.m.

January 15 - Classes Begin

January 20 - Martin Luther King Day (University Holiday): No Classes

January 22 - Substitute Monday's schedule on Wednesday

January 29 - Last Day for AS&E Students to ADD Classes

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