Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
all of my classes so far have been manageable while still making me feel like i'm learning something. i had several fantastic professors just in my freshman year. they're all very approachable and genuinely care about what they're teaching you, which is such a good environment to be in.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
i lived in butler my freshman year. a lot of the people that were placed there without choosing it were worried (because it's known as the quiet honors dorm), but your college life is really what you make of it. everyone who wanted to go out whenever went out, and everyone who wanted to stay in more did that. while the showers were admittedly pretty gross, the communal bathroom part of it wasn't as bad as i expected. there will almost always be someone next to you while you're brushing your teeth, but i definitely learned to time my showers to when there wouldn't be anyone next to me. there was more than enough storage space and i was satisfied with the size of my room. plus laundry was free!
Describe the food and dining at your college.
there's a lot of options! bruff, the dining hall, has hamburgers, pizza, sandwiches, salads, etc. daily as well as different options daily. the lbc has a food court, which has a lot of options and might be a little bit of the reason why i chose tulane, oops. you can also get food at loyola, and your meal plan comes with a little bit of money to spend at off campus restaurants or order in.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
the more outgoing you are, the more fun you'll have at tulane, so keep that in mind if you're super introverted. (although this might be the case anywhere)
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
there's so much variety! everyone is really welcoming and there are expos where you can walk around and get to know club members and what the clubs are about. they can be a great way to find quick leadership as well. there are also several volunteer opportunities throughout the year
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
i've never felt unsafe on campus, but new orleans isn't the safest place to be. i've walked home from parties (with friends, of course) a few blocks from campus and never felt uncomfortable. make sure to use common sense anyway. take advantage of the shuttles that tulane offers if you find yourself alone at night.
all of my classes so far have been manageable while still making me feel like i'm learning something. i had several fantastic professors just in my freshman year. they're all very approachable and genuinely care about what they're teaching you, which is such a good environment to be in.
i lived in butler my freshman year. a lot of the people that were placed there without choosing it were worried (because it's known as the quiet honors dorm), but your college life is really what you make of it. everyone who wanted to go out whenever went out, and everyone who wanted to stay in more did that. while the showers were admittedly pretty gross, the communal bathroom part of it wasn't as bad as i expected. there will almost always be someone next to you while you're brushing your teeth, but i definitely learned to time my showers to when there wouldn't be anyone next to me. there was more than enough storage space and i was satisfied with the size of my room. plus laundry was free!
there's a lot of options! bruff, the dining hall, has hamburgers, pizza, sandwiches, salads, etc. daily as well as different options daily. the lbc has a food court, which has a lot of options and might be a little bit of the reason why i chose tulane, oops. you can also get food at loyola, and your meal plan comes with a little bit of money to spend at off campus restaurants or order in.
the more outgoing you are, the more fun you'll have at tulane, so keep that in mind if you're super introverted. (although this might be the case anywhere)
there's so much variety! everyone is really welcoming and there are expos where you can walk around and get to know club members and what the clubs are about. they can be a great way to find quick leadership as well. there are also several volunteer opportunities throughout the year
i've never felt unsafe on campus, but new orleans isn't the safest place to be. i've walked home from parties (with friends, of course) a few blocks from campus and never felt uncomfortable. make sure to use common sense anyway. take advantage of the shuttles that tulane offers if you find yourself alone at night.