Benefits and Expectations of GIFT

The links below provide valuable information for graduate students and faculty interested in participating in the Graduate Institute for Teaching (GIFT) at Tufts:

Anderson

Virginia Anderson
doctoral student, drama

Current Research: "I'm investigating how theatre has been used internationally to respond to the AIDS epidemic. I'm also currently researching musical theatre history and the origins of the circus."

Why Tufts: "I chose Tufts because it not only offered but encouraged interdisciplinary work. I'm working toward a Ph.D. in drama, but I'm studying theatre through the lenses of history, economics, political science, and, in my case, health policy and medicine. In addition to the material and human resources to be found at Tufts, the university's location in New England and its proximity to New York City means that some of the best archives in the world are easily available to us. It's been exciting to see how GSAS students eagerly take advantage of the opportunities available to them. But research is only complete with the communication of results, and the Tufts Graduate School of Arts and Sciences has contributed needed financial support for attending many of the conferences where I have been fortunate to present my work. The encouragement and opportunities for collaboration I've received from established scholars have helped me to find my own voice within the field."

The Tufts Difference: "One of the greatest contributions to my experience as a student at Tufts has been the support of my classmates and graduate students from other disciplines. The camaraderie here has made a huge difference to me. I'm regularly challenged and inspired by my classmates and I know I've become a better student because of it."