<p>Any students actually having doubts about going back? Why or why not?</p>
<p>Mixed feelings here, after a terrific experience at her host college and the announcements of all the cuts, which don't affect her directly but leave her with a feeling of uncertainly. My father said similar feelings were reflected a couple of days ago in his local paper by students visiting at Cincinnati colleges. I think dd is dealing with tremendous sadness over leaving her new friends and that everything at Tulane will depend on the relationships she develops in the first few days.</p>
<p>My son's experience at his college (ironically, his #1 choice until the last minute), reaffirmed his decision to return to Tulane. Even after a visit in November to NO, and in spite of the changes, he's anxious to get started in his "real college experience". He is a public service oriented kid, so some of the changes at Tulane, including a public service requirement and a new Urban Studies major, hold some appeal for him.</p>
<p>We all realize that the city is truly changed. But while a bit apprehensive, we also believe that the life experience of being part of the rebirth of Tulane and the city will provide a wealth of riches far beyond staying in the safe cocoon of his current college. </p>
<p>Only time will tell if we were right.</p>
<p>I will be returning for the Spring but with the elimination of the Engineering dept., I'll have to look for a new school after that.</p>
<p>I'm so sorry, Kraemer. I know the upheaval you are experiencing is terribly difficult. Best wishes to you as you reorient yourself yet again.</p>
<p>Well, no surprises here, my son cannot wait to get back to Tulane and New Orleans. Having spent many days in N.O. over the past several months, he is not so gloomy about what he expects the Spring term to be.</p>
<p>My son seems to have no qualms whatsoever. Never has had. But then, sleeping on a gym floor didn't bother him at all, either. Not much does. That characteristic might help over the next few years.</p>
<p>I'm ready to go back. Sad about leaving my boyfriend and friends AGAIN, as it's hard to do these things twice, but I am ready to go and happy to finally have my life in order again.</p>