Student Profile
Freshman
- Class: Freshman
- Major: Other
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Big Picture
Tulane is the perfect size. Not every student knows each other, but he or she will see at least a couple familiar faces while walking to class. This is a great size because everyone has their privacy and at the same time does not feel lost or overwhelmed by the size. When I tell people I go to Tulane, especially being from the North, their first reaction is, "Is it safe?," or "Is all the water is gone?!" What people do not realize is that Tulane, along with most of Uptown and tourist-visited New Orleans, is almsot completely restored after hurricane Katrina. Some residential areas, such as the Ninth Ward where Brad Pitt is fundraising, are still badly damaged. However, unless a person travels there, there are no physical signs of Hurricane damage. One of my favorite things about Tulane is its emphasis on community development and getting its students out to Residential areas that are still damaged. One of my favorite experiences I will always remember is Outreach Tulane, a community service day where students help New Orleans' schools and communities with Katrina rebuilding. I have a very high opinion of Tulane's administration because of these efforts. The biggest recent controversy on campus was a hazing incident that led to the removal of Pike fraternity. However, Pike fraternity did not have a good reputation, and many students believed they should have been diassociated from Tulane years ago. Greek Life is poplular on compus, but it does not play a major role in Tulane's social life. Students take advantage of New orleans' party reputation, and it is very easy for students to hang out in bars at any age. One things Tulane lacks is school pride. Football games are empty except when rival LSU is in town. Our baseball team is very good, but attendance is still low in the beautiful, new stadium. Students should attend more Tulane events rather than bars haha.
Academic Life
Students seem to be closer with professors inside their major. Professors teaching intro and large classes do not know students' names. Most students study only when they have an upcoming test. Tulane students work hard and play hard. They get their work done, but would choose going out over staying in and studying. The education at Tulane is geared toward getting a job. Many professors also work in the major they are teachinig (doctors, business).
Student Body
There are many different racial and religious groups on campus. However most students seem to come from well-to-do families. I feel a student who is not open to experiencing new cultures and ideas, does not like to party (it's a part of the New Orleans culture), or does not have the money to take advantage of exploring the city, would feel out of place at Tulane. Students dress nicely (shorts, polos, dresses) rather than wear sweat pants and comfortable clothes to class. Rain boots are also very popular due to the amount of rain New Orleans receives. Different types of students do interact with each other, inside and outside the classroom. Students are politcally aware, especially being in New Orleans. Many politicians visit the University. Students so talk about how much they will earn one day. Business majors are known to sign with companies before they graduate, and many students continue their studies onto medical or law school.
The Best Things
location: New Orleans
The Worst Things
amount of partying
