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Tulane University: a Tale of Bruff, Luff, and Macmart/The LBC

Bruff is Tulane's dining hall, located right above the mail room and MacMart. There really is something for everyone here, from red beans and rice and fried chicken to pizza and the salad bar. Bruff isn't too bad (especially if you are like me and had parents that were horrible cooks), but in the event you get bored, you can head on over to Luff, which is on Loyola's campus, right next door. Luff has slightly better food quality, and not only does your Tulane meal plan work there, also, but you get to meet Loyola students. Just in case neither Luff nor Bruff are appealing, we also have McAlister Market (your Wavebucks work here, and are also part of your meal plan), where you can buy frozen dinners, Ramen, and the fixings for PB&J and the LBC, which has everything from fresh bagels to a Panda Express (your wavebucks work here, too). If none of that works for you, hey, YOU'RE IN NEW ORLEANS. Conveniently located near campus are the Camilla Grill, as well as any number of Italian, French, and Sandwich shops, and we're a short trolly ride from the French Quarter, for authentic gumbo.

Tulane (Or, as It Is Affectionatly Called, Jew-Lane), the Socially Aware University

If you are Jewish, Tulane is the place for you. There is a very large, very active Jewish community, and they actually just built a new building for services, which includes a new kitchen that serve Jewish-style food.

Which isn't to say that other religions aren't welcome, or prominent; I know there are several Christian bible study groups, and a number of churches. Over all, though, no one seems to worry much about religion, in that people from all religions and backgrounds tend to mix.

There are a lot of white students, and a fair number of Asians, as well. As far as politics go, students at Tulane seem more socially involved and civic-minded (such as fighting for Bruff worker's rights, or doing community service), than political; naturally, the school draws from all over the US - and the world - so there are lots of views, but it isn't a source of tension around campus at all.

Well, It IS New Orleans...

New Orleans is bipolar to the extreme; one day it will be 75, the next 50. And it could be either January or September. Also, even when it gets cold, it still tends to feel humid, which sort of settles in your bones. It also rains a decent amount, so bring rain boots and keep an umbrella handy. HOWEVER, there are palm trees and you can wear shorts year-round, so it is worth it.