"Don't worry about the people who act like they have it all together. Everyone is homesick and a bit unsure of the new stuff. Be yourself, be outgoing and you will find lifelong friends."

- Ellen Thompson (A'81), Child Development

"Put a smile on your face and say hi to someone. It's contagious."

- Malia Enright Ott (A'86)

"Try new things. Then try newer things. First semester is HARD on everyone, so don't stress about not liking the friends you grabbed up in the first week. Tufts is packed with amazing, versatile people. You'll find your niche. Also: library roof sunrise."

- Lenora Smith (A'13)

"Everyone gets homesick. Put down the phone and stop texting friends from home as it's time to make new friends. And check in at home - they miss you."

- Cynthia McQueen Lafferty

"Enjoy yourself. Meet new people. Go to Tufts club events. Explore Boston. Take all of the classes that seem interesting to you because you never know when you'll have time to take them later on. And, along the way, enjoy the friends that you're making; a few of them will stay with you forever."

- Naomi Landau (A'00)

"Have fun. Roam around in large groups. Enjoy what it is for what it is. Freshmen year only happens once. "

- Han Chen (A'11)

"Never say no when opportunity presents itself. Go to a Celtics game, a Pats game and a Red Sox game! Go to the Museum of Science and roam in the culture of Boston. Take in the parks, find your favorite cafè and go to ALL the activities that Tufts clubs post! Take interesting courses, and find yourself! Freshman year is going to be a year of exploring who you are, and it will only happen once! Don't miss it!"

- Georgios Christou (E'01, G'07)