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Tulane is an acquired taste. Some people take to it instantly, but for others it can take more than a semester to fit in and enjoy the university system. All of the students questioned said that they love Tulane and love being here. Living in such a culturally rich environment creates a unique learning opportunity that many kids who go to different schools will never get a chance to experience.

It takes a very intelligent and well-balanced person to attend Tulane. The nightlife and 24/7 party scene can tempt students
to blow off classes and just have a good time. Finding the right balance of partying and school work makes for the best experience. Remember, this isn’t high school glorified; college is actually going to be a lot of work. Even the so-called “blow-off classes” that you take for humanities credit will make you read one long-winded book after the other and write 10–15 page research papers by the end of the semester. You’ll see a lot of people come in for the fall semester that won’t come back after Christmas. Some people just can’t take the pressure; others miss home too much. If you can get into Tulane, you can handle the workload; it’s just that some adapt better than others. If you do have trouble, most professors are available to talk to, and the ERC’s tutoring and writing workshops are free and easy to access.

You’ll never sit at home on a weekend for lack of something to do, and holidays—especially Halloween and (obviously) Mardi Gras—are some of the best parts about living in New Orleans. The live jazz music and the food is also fantastic. If Bruff’s food tasted like anything out in the city, the average student weight would be close to 300 pounds. Not only will you get a well-balanced education at Tulane, but you will also meet some of your best friends, become involved in things you never imagined you would do at home, be a leader of a group when you never had that chance in high school, and be introduced to a new, unique environment and culture that can not be found in any other place in the country. There is no other school like Tulane, and there is no other city like New Orleans.

Only in New Orleans… Only at Tulane.

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Majors at Tulane University

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Public Health

Most majors at Tulane are really comprehensive, respected programs that are (mostly) manageable. Obviously, majors like chem or engineering are going to be intense, but that's pretty standard at any top school. The school of Public Health is well-known and a very good program. It has a 4+1 Master's program and a grad school in addition to the undergrad.

Feb 13, 2012

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Nightlife at Tulane University

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It Doesn't Get Better Than NOLA

Seriously. We go to school in the middle of New Orleans. The only nights that don't have out of this world drink specials are Sunday and Monday. A lot of people stay uptown near campus, especially first semester, because its way easier to go to the on-campus bars/frat parties and it's all Tulane/Loyola students, but downtown is always a solid option. We are super-spoiled in that we live in on of the culture capitals of America. There are tons of bars/nightclubs that are 18+ or don't care about the drinking age (just not on Bourbon). Most people are surprised to go home Freshman year and find out that their friends don't spend their Tuesday nights drinking 50 cent shots. If you are 18, you will have zero trouble getting alcohol here. If you are "21", it's laughable how easy it is.

Feb 13, 2012

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Athletics at Tulane University

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There are athletics at Tulane? Jk The football team is an embarrassment but hopefully that will be turning around with the new coach and new stadium that they are wasting way too much money on. Surprisingly, Matt Forte actually played at Tulane so we must have been good at one time. The boys basketball team is halfway descent but they're not going to be in the playoffs anytime soon. Baseball is supposed to be pretty good, actually. I think we've had a few players go pro, but no one famous I don't think. A few people go to the basketball/baseball games because they're on campus but football is in the Superdome so people only go to Homecoming and their first game freshman year... to see the Superdome.

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