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I think that the best thing about Tulane is the people. They're surprising. One kid chose to come here because the campus was built well for skating. He's a smart kid and passing all of his classes, but in his free time - he likes to skate. There's a bar right off campus called the Boot where everyone ends up at some point. It's a gathering place. Even for kids who don't drink it's a fun place to meet interesting people and hear some odd stories. Tulane's football team plays in the superdome, but no one ever goes. Our school pride is more directed to our incredible academics and our resilient livers. Tulane is just the right size. There always seems to be someone new to meet, but chances are that you'll see a lot of your old friends at least once every day. I personally do find Tulane to be an unusual atmosphere. It reflects the quirky character of the city. Everyone loves to double major at Tulane and the combinations of majors always seem randomly paired. Kids who are in the pre-med program and are majoring in biology also like to major in Dance or French. The school is a good place to learn and love.

Tulane's motto among students is "Tulane: First we out think you, then we out drink you." A good indicator of what Tulane is all about is that the first stomach pump for freshman is on the house, meaning that Tulane pays for the first stomach pump. People party at Tulane. A lot. But while alot of kids do party, some also do work. The type of kids run the gamut. For example, I took 24 hours last semester and got a 3.7 and I'm on track to graduate in 3 years with a triple major in Economics, Business and Chinese, but my next door neighbor didn't go to class once last semester and ended up leaving school a week before finals because of an out of control cocaine addiction. Tulane's academic reputation is on the rise, as this years incoming class is the largest in a decade and both mine and this one have more kids than pre-Katrina classes, not to mention stronger SAT's and high school transcripts. Also, its one of the strongest schools concerning volunteer work in the country, with the admissions department and the administration are very quick to point this out. While most kids do it by themselves, alot of kids only do it because there is a public service requirement for graduation. If you want a school that has strong volunteer opportunities, this is definitely the place. If you did an overnight visit to Tulane and didn't leave the dorms, you didn't really get an accurate picture of Tulane. On most nights, kids get their work done early, and go hang out at the Boot Bar, which is literally adjacent to campus. Easily accessible alcohol is what New Orleans does best, and when I explain my school to my friends back home, I describe it as "college on crack" because of how conducive the city is to drinking. With college being the first place where many kids experiment with alcohol, New Orleans is definitely a willing co-conspirator in the debauchery. Really, I have nothing to complain about at Tulane. I love it, and the administration is always there to make sure things are running smoothly and address complaints. One of the big things that the administration handled this year was a major hazing incident by a fraternity at the school. The fraternity poured boiling water on a few pledges, and the university quickly responded by kicking the fraternity off campus. This summer I am taking a summer class at an institution in my hometown, and it only makes me more grateful for Tulane. All administrative tasks at Tulane, from registering for classes, paying tuition and selecting housing is extremely streamlined and hassle free compared to other schools. If I could fix one thing at Tulane, I would lower tuition and fees, but only because I am paying my own way through school. When its all said and done, if you have the will power and are willing to lose a little sleep, Tulane is THE ultimate college experience.

Tulane is the major university that's decided to make rebuilding New Orleans its number one priority. The trick is that it has to change from a drinking school that people attended for everything but giving back to the community. I think the change is happening, but it won't be a complete one, and that's for the best. You can't have a college in New Orleans without a drinking culture being huge. But the social work, the active engagement of the university in the community is huge, and it's the reason to come.

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.

New Orleans is the best city (and college city) in the US. It is so different and there are so many different things to do everyday. Whether you want to go downtown to drink, shop, see museums or go across the street from campus to Audubon Park, there's always something new to do. Everyone always tells me when I tell them that I go to Tulane, "Why do you go there? Isn't it all underwater?" That question gets SO annoying and I just say no it's not and walk away. My favorite thing, besides the city itself, about Tulane is the school spirit that everyone has. You can walk around campus and find a bunch of people wearing Tulane clothing or hats or anything Tulane and it just makes you feel like you're part of a community. The recent fraternity arrests should not reflect anything about the Greek system at Tulane, not every fraternity or sorority is like that at all. You will find one that fits for you - don't listen to everything that you hear!

Tulane is an amazing place to go to college. Between the enormous oak trees and the old-world academic quad to the newly-instigated recovery plan, the school is better now than it ever has been. I find the class sizes just right at around 1600, and the student-teacher ration to be much better than many of my friend's colleges. New Orleans in general is the most amazing college town in the United States. Take a streetcar ride to the French Quarter or stroll across St. Charles Ave to Audubon Park to play a round of 9. School pride may be lacking in our less than amazing athletics, but ask anyone on campus how much they love Tulane, and they'll gladly tell you. Most Recently, all the controversy has been regarding the dissolution of the Newcomb College. Newcomb College is the remainders of the all-female college that merged with Tulane "back in the day". Until Hurricane Katrina, when women were admitted into Tulane, they were actually admitted into the "Newcomb Institute". In my opinion, it added unnecessarily to the bureaucracy that is administration.

Tulane is a well respected academic where you can find something to do every night of the week. The school provides the student with a core of knowledge but much more can be learned outside the classroom from the historic French Quarter to rebuilding the city especially in the lower ninth ward. The uptown area is extremely college friendly with another major university, Loyola, being right next door. It is a great place to spend your college years.

New Orleans is an amazing city. There is stuff here for everyone including museums and galleries, all kinds of local music including of course jazz and blues but also indie rock, hip hop, and even neo-grunge and punk, whatever your preference. Of course there are thousands of bars and clubs with all sorts of crazy themes. Theater and classical music performances also abound. The dorms at Tulane are awesome (not a lot of room though and some bug problems in some), the campus is small and easily traversed, and the academics are good. The drinking is a little much, the study abroad program is nowhere near as great as they say because opportunities are not very diverse in fine arts or in the hard sciences.

We know how to have a good time. Its hard not to in such a vibrant city as New Orleans. Students live balanced lives of enjoying themselves while simultaneously taking their responsibilities and lives seriously. It's small enough that almost everybody knows everybody (particularly in your own class), but big enough that you see new faces every day. Out in the city, you can find students if you want, or you can escape and find your own scene/ niche. Tulane's administration needs a lot of work, but for the most part they've managed Tulane's transitional period post-Katrina very well. Applications nearly double every year and there was already a lot of construction going on all over campus. The greek system can appear omnipresent around campus, but it really is a small part of Tulane (<15{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}?) - it's as big a part of a student's life as they allow it.

The liberal arts school is underfunded Many of the dorms need to be replaced I spend most of my time away from campus now that I don't live in a dorm The city has a generally negative perception of the school Tulane's current administration cares more about money than academic quality and the quality of student life Two students have been raped and the school gave minor punishments to the perpetrators and tried to cover up the incidents There is a fair amount of seemingly unjustified school pride Tulane has the potential to be a great school, but the administration needs to change its attitude and the students need to start caring

New Orleans often evoke different sentiments when it's brought up in conversation due to the havocs caused by Katrina. But whether it's fear and caution, or pity and empathy, New Orleans is on its way to recovery. This city is know for its easy-going lifestyle and the music for the soul. New Orleans has so much to offer, for students, for tourists, even those who are wary of its audacity and notoriety. My freshman year at Tulane can best be described as "busy". I've never stopped, and sleep has become archaic or a vague memory. Coming from a small town, I wasn't used to so much people at first (and Tulane is not even a big campus) and so much music, noise, and downright tastes of New Orleans. But once I got more involved, I realized how easy it was to adjust and become New Orleans. Alcohol is easily acquired here, but it's only the new out of towners who binge and get wasted. The locals take alcohol as a small part of everyday life; drinking is a pleasure in that relaxed way, not to be confused with hardcore games that college kids have made up.

Best thing: New Orleans and the nice weather It's just the right size. People always freak about about Katrina when they hear I go to Tulane. I spend most of my time in the residence halls with my friends. Not a college town. I think Tulane's administration is money-centered. The biggest recent controversy is some fraternity members being arrested for hazing. There is not a lot of school pride, at least not related to sports. We're very apathetic. I'll always remember Bill Clinton coming to Tulane for CGIU. People always complain about our service learning requirement. It's so disorganized and looks good on paper but really isn't.

Tulane's a great population size; you see people you know everywhere yet you continue to meet new people. Great bar scene, great Greek following as far as night life goes. Your first semester will be a shitshow if you're a guy, as all the fraternities dirty-rush (official rush isn't til spring) and all the parties are free. If you're a girl, you're welcome at just about any fraternity at just about any time. New Orleans is a great place to go to school, everything is reasonably accessible with the streetcar up and running again. Party scene and music are excellent, weather's great all year. Administration is Tulane's weak point. By the time you're in your second year you'll realize that the school doesn't care about its students. Several post-Katrina rules are hard on students, such as mandatory campus housing. My recommendation is to get off-campus as soon as possible and become as independent as you can about your studies, because you won't find much help from the school's hired advisors. Sports are virtually nonexistent. Baseball is historically fairly good. Football games are held in the Superdome, which is depressing because it gives an empty feel to the stadium when the lower bowl isn't even filled.

The math department is terrible. I can't believe Cowen actually allows students to live in Irby and Phelps while he lives in a mansion. The school itself is descent. People are obsessed with Greek life here, which is pretty ridiculous since we live in a city where there's a million things to do. A lot of students here are stuck in a Tulane bubble. New Orleans is the best city you'll ever live in.

Being in a sorority or fraternity makes the school seem a lot smaller--you're in a bubble. It's good though because you see the same people out and get to know them. Tulane is gorgeous and fun and there's always something to do.

It's a large institution with excellent resources and academics. Students take great pride in their alma mater. The school is in the heart of Uptown Louisiana, which is one of the nicest areas of the city. There's always something to do here, and students take great advantage of that. Work hard, play hard seems to be the motto. Each students spends a lot of time in the university center and their respective schools (Boggs for science majors, Bschool for business majors, the archi building for architecture majors, etc.)

Tulane is definitely a social environment, and there is no doubt that it has a hard-partying reputation. Unfortunately, many Tulane students like to stay within the "Tulane Bubble," and it seems that few venture outside of the bars and drink specials that they are familiar with. Although there is a lot of excitement in and around campus, it's definitely important for students to remember that they are in city that is absolutely like no other. Although I am a member of a sorority, it bothers me that there is so much negativity attached to Greek organizations. I agree that a few of the fraternities and sororities are deserving of their bad reputations, but it gives the Tulane community a wrong idea about Greek Life in general.

Tulane is a fantastic school. I absolutely love going to school here - even when I can't stand it. I say this because Tulane is a very challenging school, and sometimes I just don't like school. It also gets very hot here. Oh, and it rains a lot, too. I mean, a lot. If it rains, it pours. For hours. But if it floods enough, classes are cancelled for the day! One of the hardest things to get used to when I started Tulane was that all of my friends at other schools talked about how easy everything was and how they were making really good grades without even trying. At Tulane, it's hard work. The classes are intense, the workload is large, and it's difficult (but doable) to get A's. So when your friends try to compare themselves to you through grades, you have to stop them and say, "I go to Tulane, there is no comparison." Which is kind of cool, when it comes down to it. Tulane is just better. There are tons of things to do on campus - there is a very active social life created by all the organizations at the school. New Orleans offers lots of great entertainment, as well, from live music to great food to fantastic festivals and events. If I weren't so busy doing schoolwork all the time, I could do something new in the city everyday and never run out of things to do. The only thing that is frustrating is that there is not a lot of student enthusiasm for the events on campus - there are lots of awesome programs everyday and hardly anyone ever goes to the programs. Low turnout tends to make events a little less cool. When I tell people I go to Tulane, they are almost always really impressed. Because, if you know your schools, you know that Tulane is a very good school with a lot of great professors and a very prestigious history, as well as a remarkable present life. And you can always talk about New Orleans (people love asking whether or not there is a city "down there" anymore) to keep the conversation going. There are going to be issues on any campus, and the case is no different from Tulane. Sometimes the wireless internet doesn't work. Sometimes the financial aid system has a glitch and I can't sign up for my classes when I'm supposed to. But most of the services on campus are willing to help out, and are understanding of their own shortcomings. And if there is a real problem at Tulane, the students' voices are actually heard.

Tulane is just the right size. Not too big. Not too small. I meet new people all the time but I also have a great small group of close friends. New Orleans is definitely a great place for college kids. Its so fun to go downtown and listen to music or walk around and take a little break at cafe du monde. But Tulane's campus always has lots of stuff going on and its never boring to just stay uptown.

This school is one that I am happy to attend. The professors seem to be focused on teaching their students and many of them have been some of the best teachers I've ever had. The weak points of the school, I would have to say, would be all of the cuts it did post Katrina...They knocked out a whole lot of programs, very good ones too.

When I chose to come to Tulane, I was a young farm girl from the middle of no where who was really nervous about the entire ordeal. Now tha I'm here, I love it. If there's one thing I've noticed, its that when you get on campus you either immediately love it (feel it) or you immediately hate it. I love the campus itself, the teachers, and the classes are amazing. Customer service in areas such as the Financial aid department, etc could be better, but they do get the job done.

a place where you can get a nationally ranked degree wihle having the absolute time of your life. unless the only reason your going to college is for big 10 sports or a year-round ski pass, i cant think of a single reason to go to school anywhere else. mardi gras alone is reason to come here. no, new orleans is not still under water, and i dont need a canoe to get around, so dont ask. there is no better college town then tulane when it comes to night life with the combination of frat parties and bars, both uptown and downtown. campus is gorgeous, the facilities are great, and any person from any background or belief system can find a group of people that they enjoy hanging out with.

Tulane school spirit is high, but you can forget about decent sports games and fans. We are usually too drunk to make it to the sports stadium. It isn't a college town. Crime and murder are rampant in New Orleans and around campus and on campus. Students cars get stolen, people are murders just blocks away from the campus (Tuck's Bar Incident April 19, 2008). A lot of my friends have either been mugged or given date rape drugs at fraternity parties. If not, one of my friends almost died from alcohol poisoning. If you aren't into partying on a large scale I don't recommend Tulane. Tulane administration is good and the school is a good size. The best thing about Tulane is class size.

I love living in New Orleans and at Tulane. The streetcar (trolley) is so convenient to get downtown; our campus is across the street from beautiful Audubon Park. The campus is pretty small considering the size of the student body. It doesn't take more than 15 minutes to walk from one end of the campus to the other. We have a lot of guest authors, musicians, and politicians, including: John Legend and Jeffrey Sachs, Barack Obama, Salman Rushdie, Gloria Steinem, Eve Ensler, Lil Wayne. And these events are completely free and open to students. One of my favorite activities has been going to Whole Foods grocery store to buy ingredients and cooking dinner with my friends.

I feel it could be larger but don't believe it's too small as I have met and expect to meet many new people over the next few years. The school pride is somewhat lacking at sport events but thats on the rebound. As we are a D1 school that has a terrible football team. However, we excel in other areas such as Women's Track, Men and Women's basketball, Women's Volleyball, and Mens baseball. I personally don't drink but we here at Tulane are as I've heard it put "A drinking school with a studying problem." That is to say that drinking is taken up nearly every-night by different members of the school, save for Monday. In addition, over breaks most of my friends can only drink beer as I hear this is the typical most others schools while at TU hard liquor by far the drink of choice and I mean 7 out of 8 nights that's all people will have.

The best thing about Tulane is the faculty. All of my classes were taught by very good professors, each of whom teaches a variety of levels in their subject. Tulane is an excellent size, my biggest class had 25 people in it. When I tell people I go to Tulane, most people have some vague concept of the school, but hardly anyone knows where it is or anything about it. New Orleans is definitely not just a college town. It is an amazing and vibrant city. i've never enjoyed living anywhere more. Tulane's administration has really turned the school around. Just after Katrina, Tulane ran into some problems, but the new administration came up with a plan for change, and it has been successful. Tulane is very unusual in many ways, but the most striking difference about Tulane is the choice of major for the students. Over 65{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the undergraduates are pre-med majors. The most frequent student complaint is probably about the cost of tuition. The total cost of attendance for an undergraduate is about $48,000 a year.

When I tell people back home that I go to Tulane, they just look at me blankly until I explain. For my personal preferences, Tulane is a little too big (but it's small compared to most universities). Tulane's president is a great guy- he's one of the reasons why I came here. Unfortunately, his ability and dedication do not extend to most of the other administrators. New Orleans is a wonderful city, but Tulane is like a bubble of rich kids that is completely separate from the city.

I find it impossible to separate my time at Tulane from the Hurricane. The school has changed so much since my freshman year. During my sophomore and junior years it hit an absolute low, but in all fairness i have to say it might be beginning to come out of it. The past few years led to the development on campus of a feeling my roommate and I have called "the Madness," which is a elusive combination of apathy, depression, and anti-social feeling following the Hurricane. I'm sure a lot of people got through it with alcohol, drugs, and partying, and will say they enjoyed themselves, but deep down I think everyone feels it. There has been a sinister edge to the partying that was not there before the Hurricane. The administration at Tulane is horrible. Scott Cowen's "Renewal Plan" for the university basically consisted of an organized sack of every academic program to divert resources to the Business and Medical Schools. The Engineering program was canceled outright, and most other programs are severely depleted. Finding recommendations for jobs and graduate school has been a challenge as my professors rarely stay at the school for longer than a semester. Many of us on campus feel abandoned by the school, but perhaps this is one of those things that is improving as well.

Perfect size. The city of New Orleans is AMAZING tons to do both in the uptown neighborhood around campus and downtown which is more tourist oriented. Tons of things to do such as festivals concerts and just walking around the incredibly culturally diverse city. We're generally proud to go here but we definitely don't pack any stadiums because our teams seem to lose all the time, but we just got a new football coach so that may be changing.

The best thing about Tulane is that it's a private school so there's a huge opportunity to get to know some of your professors, especially in upper level classes because there aren't too many people in them. Most of my time is spent working in the biology building under one of the professors I really liked. An independent study with a professor in your field will help you to understand what it is really like to be a graduate student. Most students here are not that into sports because Tulane only has a good baseball team, but there's always tailgating before all the football games. The city makes going to Tulane interesting and fun, but you need a car to get the real New Orleans experience. The streetcar is right in front of Tulane so students without cars can get downtown to the French Quarter if they want.

Tulane is a great school in what is without a doubt the best college town in the country. There isn't really Tulane pride as much as New Orleans pride, and nobody goes to football games after their first one freshman year.

At Tulane, students have the incredible city of New Orleans to take advantage of. This is the most important reason for my coming to school here. Some locals may look down upon you when they figure out your a Tulane student, maybe because they may think that you're just a close-minded, spoiled rich white kid who want to get drunk at the Boot every night. There is always a chance to redeem yourself and the Tulane name by just being real with people, which is something that I try to do.

The best thing about Tulane is that it is in New Orleans, there is so much to do here. If you want to be apart of the Tulane community, it is very easy. However, if you don't want to interact a lot with the school, there are so many options for young people in New Orleans. There is a lot of school pride, students love to say they go to Tulane, which is ironic because people rarely go to the sporting events, with the execption of baseball. People always wonder how the school is after Katrina. I was here before and after Katrina, and it is doing just as well as before. The administration got rid of some programs, which upset a lot of people, but the university had to change somethings after the storm. Students most frequently complain that the administration is a bit slow on getting things done, but it is the southern mentality. My four years at Tulane have been the best of my life. It is so cool to be in a city that is rebuilding and in a school with such fun, cool, and crazy people.

The size of Tulane is perfect. It's big enough that there aren't cliques, and you don't know everyone, but it's small enough that you don't have classes with 450 students. New Orleans is an AMAZING city, especially for college students. Most of my peers at other schools have told me they go to movies or mini golf when they go out, but New Orleans offers so many things to do that we never even have to consider being bored. There's quite a bit of school pride here, especially when a rival school is playing us in some sport. Our only setback is that we don't have an on-campus football stadium, but our baseball stadium is great, and tons of students go to games. Our basketball arena is one of the smallest in NCAA, but it has such a great atmosphere that everyone enjoys it.

Living in New Orleans is incredible. I grew up mainly in foreign countries, and so when it came time to choose a college I was very tempted to go back overseas. But New Orleans is so unique, vibrant, and dynamic that it held the same appeal as living in another country! The spirit of New Orleans definitely rubs off on Tulane -- and once you've been here a while it gets in your blood, too.

Tulane represents the perfect situation for a college for me. The campus is beautiful and in a great location. The campus is only about 20 minutes away from downtown New Orleans but far away enough that I still feel separated in an academic environment. Audubon park is right off campus as well, which is beautiful. The academics are challenging but the school has much more to offer than just a great education. There are so many opportunities to get involved and grow in leadership skills. There is always something to do, whether you drink or not. With most colleges all there is to do is get drunk the dorms or bars, but Tulane nightlife is so much more than that.

New Orleans is the most perfect college city I can imagine. In the south, but not southern, catering the most mouthwatering creole food, presenting all sorts of musical artists, french beignets, spanish history, voodoo legends, and the shared loyalty to a city who survived Katrina. This is the backdrop for life at Tulane. Despite the big city, everyone here makes it feel like a homey town with all of the privately owned boutiques and restaurants. Post-Katrina, New Orleans is so ready for change, and studying down here gives you the chance to do something. We have a gorgeous campus, full of ancient oak trees and grassy quads, whose antiquity is only completed by the English man who lounges on his motorbike and smokes his pipe, saying "allo!" to all passersby.

The best thing about Tulane is the people and the city. The students here are so fun, yet so intelligent. Everyone is really down to earth and ready to have a good time. Obviously, the city caters to our constant need for a good night out. Plenty of bars in walking distance. You won't find this kind of social/ night life anywhere else. If I could change one thing about Tulane, it would be the fact that the administration doesn't recognize Greek life as student organizations. They don't give Greek life the attention or recognition it deserves. Especially since 30{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the campus is Greek. Tulane is the perfect size. Not too small, yet not too large. It's nice too see familiar faces around. We have several coffee shops on campus which provide great study areas. Our new student center is amazing. It has plenty of great comfortable furniture to hang out or study in. Besides the Greek life issue, Tulane's administration does a great job listening to the students. We wanted a fall break; they gave it to us. They have great emergency plans, and we get biweekly emails from the president himself. I would say the biggest controversy on campus lately is a website called JuicyCampus. The students are fighting for the administration to ban it. The website is basically a portal for gossiping and bullying. It is absolutely horrible what people write about others. It needs to be taken off of the internet. Unfortunately, this radical of an action probably won't happen until someone commits suicide, because of the horrible things people are writing about them. Honestly, the website needs to go. There is a ridiculous amount of school pride here. Everyone here loves it. Ask anyone on campus, and they will tell you about the night life, the classes, and the great atmosphere Tulane has to offer. I would NEVER want to be anywhere else. WE HAVE MARDI GRAS!!

I feel like Tulane is really the average college. it's a good size, obviously much smaller than a state school, but big enough that you don't know everyone.

It's the perfect size, not to big that you never see anyone you know, not too small that you are sick of seeing the same people. I would change the apathy of the students. There are very few active student organizations other than Greek life or student government. It is hard to get out and meet people by doing something other than going to bars. People either haven't heard of Tulane, or they have heard about the hurricane. For people who know something about colleges, they are pretty impressed by the name Tulane. The area around the university is a pretty "college town" area, but then you can get away from it by going downtown.

the tulane administration doesn't go out of their way for the students

i would be willing to bet that 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of people who come here would say that tulane has the most exciting night life of any school in the country. every person who has visited me from another school says that the night life in new orleans made their school look like middle school. on the other hand, this is probably the least accomodating administration in the world. people come here for new orleans, not tulane. it is impossible to do anything at this school without being referred to someone else by at least ten or fifteen people before finding the administrator who can actually solve the problem. the administration is worse about efficiency than my high school, which is saying a lot. if the social scene here was not overwhelmingly awesome, i would see absolutely no need to continue to put up with the garbage that i get everytime i try to handle any sort of housing/academic problem.

I think Tulane is the perfect size for a university. You definitely meet a ton of people, but it's not like at the big schools where you meet a new person one night and never see them again. Campus is really small but just a streetcar ride away from downtown New Orleans, a fantasticly cultured and exciting city that just never gets old. The attraction of the city draws focus away from a lot of campus activities like sports functions. Students definitely have a LOT of school pride, but not many people go to games.

It's a beautiful urban campus, which you don't find often. It's the perfect size- you run into the people you don't want to see and never seem to find the person you're looking for. It has the best location. The students are very smart, but also have great social skills and know how to have a good time. There isn't as much school pride as large state schools, but you'll always see people walking around campus supporting the school.

Tulane is the best college as far as I am concerned. This city is the most amazing place to go to school in because not only can you have an amazing time any day, any time, but you can also be a part of history as we rebuild New Orleans. I love the people, the atmosphere, the beautiful campus, the amazing and caring teachers...I LOVE TULANE. There is only one problem with Tulane, there are not enough cute gay boys. If you are gay, and cute, come to Tulane, we need you and you will LOVE it here.

Tulane is just right in size. There aren't so many people that the classes have 500 kids in them, but you could go all 4 years and not know everyone at the school. The smaller class sizes make it easier to develop relationships with professors who can write you a letter of rec later on down the road. When people hear I go to Tulane, the first things that come to their mind are Katrina and the party lifestyle of New Orleans. There's always something to talk about when you mention that you go to school in New Orleans, which is pretty cool. I live off campus, so I'm mostly on campus just for class, food, the gym, and intramural games. People are proud that they go to Tulane, but not really for the sports teams. I'll always remember when Katrina hit, because Tulane was part of history. Even though it was a terrible tragedy, I came out of the experience a stronger person, and the school really bounced back quickly. The most frequent student complaint I hear is that sophomores have to live on campus now, which wasn't the case when I was a sophomore. It has really negatively affected the fraternities, because usually sophomores are the ones who live in the fraternity houses.

-The best thing about Tulane is the location. New Orleans is a great place! -One thing I'd change is the slow internet in the dorm rooms. -I think the size of the school is just right. Maybe a little bigger would be good though, because information gets around fast. -People from home, most people don't know what Tulane is; but people with higher jobs (.ie. doctors, etc) all know what Tulane is and know its a great school. -Hahaha... most Tulane students would laugh at my answer to this, but I spend most of my time at Bruff Commons... not eating all the time though; to hang out and do work also. -One experience I'll always remember? How about all the experiences I won't/can't remember? -One complaint I always hear is "Why can't the boot accept GreenBucks?"

Tulane is in New Orleans, and this city changes every single student who goes to Tulane. The NOLA culture in amazing and every Tulane student is proud to be part of the community.

The best thing about Tulane is the city. It is a great cultural and historical resource, plus it is a lot of fun. The size of the school is great; you can meet new people all the time, but there will always be some way to relate that person back to another person that you already know. New Orleans is the same way; it is a big city, but the neighborhoods give it a smaller more personal feel. The Tulane administration seems evasive. They talk a lot about trying to do things the way the students want them done, but they either do not ask them about major decisions, or pick a small group that does not represent the entire school. There is a lot of school pride, but it is usually mixed with some of the stereotypes above. People do not really get that involved with school politics, but there is a lot of involvement in activities and community service. I think that is a major positive trait, the community service opportunities available.

The best thing about Tulane is the school we're in. No other school in the country can offer the culture and environment that New Orleans has. It's truly an amazing environment to go to school in. I'd change and hope to improve the administration's relationship with organizations, specifically the Greeks community. The school isn't too big or too small, but it's great when you walk down the street or look around class, and you can know everyone or no one, it's entirely up to you.