<p>I'm visiting Tulane in a few weeks, and I'm trying to choose which class I want to sit in on.</p>
<p>I'm planning on going into Pre-Dental or Pre-Med, so naturally, going to a science class was my first thought. But then I realized that chances are, I won't have a clue what's going on in it, considering it will be in an advanced science, not to mention three months into the course.
On the plus side, I think it'd be good to meet one of the science professors.</p>
<p>On the other hand, should I visit a class that I would find more interesting and maybe be able to participate more in (if I even should participate, what's the etiquette on that?)? Something like a philosophy course?</p>
<p>Check with admissions to see a list of classes to choose from. Most of the time they would let the professor know in advance if there is a prospie wanting to sitting in (especially in a small class). Some professors might be more comfortable than others with a prospie, especially if you are wanting to participate in the discussion. As a guest, that may or may not be appropriate. Also, you wouldnt want to show up and find out there are having an exam that day or something, so check the schedule!</p>
<p>My ds sat in on an intro Chem class, as he was planning to be a chem major. Found that he was quite familiar with what was being covered.</p>
<p>I just visited Tulane and attended classes last week. There’s a schedule of classes you can attend on the website but beware of wrong room numbers (both the classes I went to were listed for the wrong rooms). I ended up going to creative writing because urban sociology had the wrong room…and then the professor didn’t show… On the plus side, going to the classes (even without professors haha) let me talk to a lot of students there, which was valuable in itself. Also, I went to the “More Than Just Business” TIDES seminar. If you can make it to one of the TIDES courses, perhaps a science related one, I highly recommend it, as it is all freshmen students, fairly unique to Tulane, and it will give you a taste of one of your freshman classes. Most of the classes on the list don’t need you to contact the professor beforehand, but get there early to introduce yourself (and if the professor isn’t early, you can talk to the students which makes the whole thing less awkward)</p>
<p>Even if the class is on a list, I recommend checking with the prof ahead of time. Not so much for permission, but to be sure they are not having a test or something else that day that would make attending rather pointless. It is a nice courtesy besides. If you see a class that you would like to attend that is not on the list admissions gives you, most professors are absolutely fine with you attending, but especially in that case a week to 10 days notice is the polite thing to do. You can also confirm the room number at that time. That’s a great tip, km1224. How was your visit to Tulane overall?</p>
<p>Pretty good! I loved the campus and the students were all very friendly. My only concern is the partying, which seemed to be very big according to all of the students I talked to. I don’t drink and Bourbon street kind of freaked me out, so that was the only thing. But otherwise I loved New Orleans and Tulane’s campus and students. Now I’m just waiting to hear about scholarships!</p>
<p>I’m a freshman and I don’t drink. I am in Butler (honors dorm) and have found many friends who also don’t drink/party. We like to fill our nights with board games and movies instead. It does sorta make you feel left out as the minority but you won’t be the only one (like at least 9 girls /38ish on my floor don’t go out)</p>
<p>It is a minority, as punnet says, but it is a sizable minority actually. And you could mention any school in the country except the military academies and some very religious schools, and the same statement would apply. But mostly I just wanted to add that even the party students rarely go to Bourbon Street after the first few weeks. It wears off fast. Bourbon Street still kind of freaks me out! It is one weird place, but good for a laugh once the shock goes away.</p>
<p>Thanks yall, I found the list and I think I might as well take a science course. I’m currently in AP Biology, so I figure I might have at least an inkling of what is going on. </p>
<p>Just be aware that the intro bio course (assuming that is what you plan to sit in on) is one of the larger lecture courses at Tulane. It isn’t particularly typical, in that there are very few classes of that size, especially compared to the larger public schools and some of the large privates. Not saying don’t pick that, just be aware that most of your classes will be 30 or less students. At least that is what I have heard from my D and most of the students I keep in touch with. Punnet and others, do you agree?</p>
<p>Also 21NFK94 you might want to sit in on a second class, one that is different like a history course or whatever. If you don’t know how to see the entire listing of classes offered, PM me and I will walk you through the process.</p>
<p>I wish I could visit two classes, but I don’t think I’ll be able to with the time constraints (tour at 9:00, flight at 5:30… I suppose I could squeeze it in if it were crucial, but I think I’d rather take my time around the campus. But I’ll definitely think about it, that’s an excellent idea). We go to New Orleans all the time though, so if I’m not able to take a second class this trip, I can get to one at Christmas or in the spring.</p>
<p>Good tip about the bio course… which class would you suggest I take? I’m open to any advice you may have, I know you know more about it than I do! A lab wouldn’t be great to take, right? Just because it’s not the typical classroom environment if you’re not a science major? (If I’m wrong, let me know.)</p>
<p>You are right, sitting in on a lab would be a bit odd, I think. I will leave it to current students to suggest a particular bio course that would be most interesting, but it depends on what day you will be there. Some courses meet on MWF, some T/Th, some 4 or even 5 days a week. Beginning foreign language courses I think can sometimes be 4 or 5 days, because they are 4 hour credit courses instead of 3. Anyway, staying on topic, let us know what day you will be there. You are right that one day doesn’t leave much time, especially if your flight is at 5:30.</p>
<p>I’ll be there on a Tuesday. I figured I’d do the campus tour (either alone or with my grandparents, depending on how up they are for it), and then grab a bite to eat at maybe Camellia Grille or somewhere, then take the class and call it a day. </p>
<p>I know that Tulane doesn’t use interviews for their admissions process, but should I meet up with someone anyways? Just to put a face to my name? Or do you think that’d be bothersome? Besides the whole 7th/8th grade credits I discussed in the other thread, I don’t really have many questions.</p>
<p>I would tell your admissions officer that you would like 5 minutes to say Hi and to ask a quick question, and see if they can meet you at 8:45, right before the tour.</p>
<p>As far as the courses, I see a couple of bio courses that fit your time needs, but again I will let current students give the advice here, hopefully. They know much better at this point what might be most useful. If no one weighs in by the end of the week, I will give you my thoughts on it.</p>