<p>HI, i'm a senior in high school and I am really considering Tulane. I know that I want to major in Asian Studies so I was wondering if some one who is involved in the Asian Studies program could explain how it works and what they think of the program. If possible could you also talk a little about greek life and how it works at Tulane.</p>
<p>Hi jackerman. My D is in her 4th year at Tulane and is an Asian Studies major, with an emphasis on China. Before going into your question, is that the country you are interested in, or is it Japan, Vietnam or somewhere else? Or where you going to try and stay general for the region (although I think you almost have to focus on one of the countries, if for no other reason than picking a language to learn).</p>
<p>As far as Greek life, she is not, so I can only talk generalities. I think if you search this thread you can find comments from current students that participate. In general Greek life is strong at Tulane but definitely not dominant, and there is no wall between Greeks and non-Greeks. It doesn’t rule the social life at Tulane, but certainly adds to it. I think right now the students are a little over 1/3 Greek. Also, rush doesn’t take place until spring semester.</p>
<p>Note on Greek life as a follow-up from the resident Tulane Maven, FallenChemist. While fraternity rush does not technically occur until the Spring semester, there is an informal rush occuring. My son has been invited to some fraternity parties and, he suspects, this is a subtle way to “pre-rush” him. Maybe my son is cynical . . .</p>
<p>No, you (and he) are right, they definitely do pre-rush. I actually almost mentioned it, but since it is unofficial I decided not to. But no question that these fall semester frat parties are an important, but not defining, element of Tulane social life.</p>