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Student Profile

Katie

Class: Sophomore
Major: Neuroscience
Gender: F

High School: Clear Creek ISD
Transfer Student: N

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The Tulane bubble has been commented on. It does exist and Freshman can have a hard time getting out of it because they aren't allowed cars their first year. The trolley works, so do the cabs. The bubble can be popped, its just takes a 5 min ride and $1.25. It isn't so much school pride as it is city pride. I don't go to Tulane University, I go to Tulane University in New Orleans. You will fall in love with this city, its people, and its history - there is no other like it. When I tell people I go to Tulane, they tend to nod and smile. Some are daring enough to ask if the city is still underwater, my answer never changes, "If it is, at least I can swim." Don't worry living under sea level can have it's own disadvantages - bring some rain boots. Tulane is climbing up the college ranks. The administration is noticing this and making efforts to keep us climbing. We don't always agree, but in the end their decisions seem to work out in our favor. Crawfest happens each April. Some gigantic number of pounds of crawfish are provided free of charge to any and all who come. A great time, one of the best weekends in spring semester.

Academic Life

Even in my 120 person classes, my profs tend toat least recognize my face. About half even connect my face to my name - including my general chemistry teach who had 170 students. It's competitive if you want it to be. Many teachers are switching over to Z-scale grading: your grade depends on how you do in comparison to the class average. So if you don't want a B- in the class you have to put in a greater effort than the guy next to you. The professors are there to help you learn and understand the material. The administration is there to help find and secure a good job upon graduation. We have both ends of the spectrum very well taken care of.

Student Body

30% Jewish 30% Catholic 40% everyone else - primarily white These numbers and the stereotypes of these numbers reflect on the population Most have money, most are also on scholarship. Many are religious, few attend their respective religious locations on a regular basis. Tulane is a liberal, northern school in a southern state. LGBT accepted, but there isn't a huge population. Vera Wang, J Crew, Coach, and Longchamp are extremely common brands