Tuck South East Asia Ambassador Program
by Christel Bouvron, T’13
“The community. I visited Tuck 3 times before finally arriving as a student, and each visit solidified Tuck as the school that was right for me. Every school will tell you that it’s always about the people – but at Tuck, the people come together to form a community that is unparalleled. It’s where people go out of their way to help a fellow classmate, where everyone knows one another and genuinely cares, and where the journey together matters as much as the end result.
My two cents: Visit Tuck. I know it’s far away, but it was only during my visit that it hit me that this was where I belonged for the next 2 years.
Most first-years live on-campus and this is a big contributor to the community feel – you get to know your classmates both inside and outside of class. The dorms are amazing – spacious single rooms, private bathrooms, and they even get cleaned weekly, which is key during hectic times. There are tons of study rooms within the buildings and classes are just a hop away – literally everything you could possibly need is a few steps away.”
by Kevin Tay, T’13
“Tuck is a very special place. It is not for everyone. If it’s for you, you will know it once you visit the campus. The people, buildings, outdoorsy environment, culture – everything, even the air – are what made Tuck a unique place it is.
Though I was not allocated an on-campus dormitory room, I was fortunate to find a house within a 10-minute walk to Tuck. Tuck close-knit community and the small, quaint town of Hanover made it feel like I’m with all my friends on-campus every minute. Being close to everyone else on-campus, and yet having your own house and private space – that’s the beauty of living off-campus. Living off the campus is also a privilege for couples and families that come to Tuck. Most Tuckies who live off-campus stay either close to Tuck, or in Sachem Village, approximately 1.5 miles from campus. Tuckies who live off-campus often invite one another to their houses for dinner and get-together, building a rapport that enhances cultural exchanges and complements the collaborative and supportive environment at Tuck.”
by Teguh Situmorang, T’09
“I like the people, the size of the school, and the location. I think Tuck people are very down-to-earth, yet are very talented and smart. I like that the school is small, such that we get to know everyone and are expected to know everyone at a personal level. The professors call the students by name in class. We know one another. That is a big plus, because this will be the network that you bring with you when you leave school. The drawback will be that Tuck’s brand is not very strong among smaller local companies in South East Asia, especially outside the consulting/investment banking/big corporations world. Among the senior executives of major corporations and firms, I find Tuck is very well-regarded and well-respected.
I like that we're in a small town, such that there's not much distraction from outside life. I've lived in small towns (Balikpapan and Magelang) and big cities (Jakarta, Singapore). There are pros and cons on living in a small town. On one hand, you don't have the range and depths of entertainment and the vibe of a big city, where things happen. On the other hand, you are surrounded by beautiful nature (the nearest ski resort is just 30 minutes away), and you can feel that the community is so much stronger, even with people outside of Tuck. It's hard to imagine the same thing happening in a busy city like New York, for example. People will tend to have lives outside of school that they don't share with the classmates. Of course, that's not necessarily a bad thing, to sometimes get away from the intensity of the community (news/gossips travel at speed of light around here). But I like it this way =). In any case, Boston is just 2.5 hours away.”