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As a member of the Tufts Women's Basketball Team we were fortunate to have a very successful season, achieving our goal of defending our NESCAC Championship as well as returning to the NCAA Final Four in Grand Rapids, Michigan for a second consecutive year. We couldn't have done any of this without the support of the Tufts community, dedicated TUWB fans, and our families! So, a big thank you to everyone who supports Tufts Athletics, and Roll Bos'!
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Free Time!
We thought this day would never come. After practicing, lifting, getting treatment and having film sessions almost everyday, you have probably forgotten what it's like to not go to the gym 6 days a week. It's pretty exhausting to think of how many hours you've dedicated to your respective sport, but guess what? You've made it! Now it's time to heal up and rest your body so you can be ready to attack next season's goals.
One of the biggest changes in your schedule is the amount of free time that you are experiencing. Usually varsity coaches give their winter teams a few weeks off before beginning post-season practices, which are often very flexible and lighter than in-season. With all this free time it may be tempting to go on a Netflix binge and catch up on the shows you've missed. But, to be honest, now is the best time for you to catch up on coursework, meet with your professors, and focus on career development. (Don't worry - you may still find time to start a new Netflix show.)
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Registering for Fall Classes
Choosing courses for next year is extremely important, especially if you're a junior (yikes, senior year is approaching!) Touching base with your major advisor to make sure your distribution requirements will be met is extremely important. You can also see your assigned advising dean: they know everything and are super helpful. Ask questions! You don't want to reach senior year and then realize you have to take another class!
If you planned everything correctly, then you might actually be able to take classes with Tufts renowned professors in topics that you weren't able to get into because of late registration times. Ask around campus; current seniors will definitely let you know what class you MUST take before you leave campus. Check out this Tufts Admissions post on the most popular classes at Tufts. Don't be afraid to try something new!
Assistant Athletic Director Branwen King is setting up an Athlete Liaison Advising Program for each Tufts athletic team; the goal is to have a faculty liaison that athletes can access for questions about majors, classes, and career advising. If you have any input into which professors you feel would fit with your team, contact your SAAC rep!
Extracurriculars
Playing a varsity sport is the ultimate extracurricular activity at Tufts. But, of course, as a Tufts students, we have several other interests as well. It's unfortunate that due to time constraints, many Tufts athletes aren't able to experience student groups and professional clubs on campus. Well, now is your chance! Since this post is mostly catered to career development, here are a few professional clubs at Tufts that will help you gain experience in an industry before you graduate:
- Imaginet
- Tufts Financial Group
- DevTech
- Tufts CEEO (Center for Engineering Education & Outreach)
- Tufts Democrats/Tufts Republicans
- Tufts Pre-Law Society
- Tufts Pre-Health Society
There are so many clubs! Ask around or check out the student organization directory. Now is the time to take full advantage of your free time! Don't hold back, try new things!
Carpe Diem,
Nicole Brooks
Class of 2016
