Since Tulane’s reputation as a party school is generally well known, will that make employers blind to Tulane’s academic abilities and pros? Does it affect the way employers see grads?
Does Tulane's reputation as a party school put off employers/ make the school seem less prestigious?
Who says it’s a party school? Who says such reputation, if there is one, is generally well known? You make a lot of assumptions that are inaccurate. The Princeton Review 2016-17 edition lists the top party schools as Wisconsin-Madison,University of Illinois, Lehigh, Bucknell, Syracuse,among others. So if indeed Tulane is considered by you to be a party school, it’s in good company with other academic elite Universities!
So many people are quick to believe what they “hear”. even if it is from someone who has no knowledge it the situation first hand.
@woshigusta I definitely don’t think so. If an employer is going to base their impression of Tulane of a reputation of being a party school (which I don’t even think we are) they are naive to not compare other equally as comparable schools in the same light. A lot of my friends have jobs at prestigious companies post grad so I have not seen this come into play whatsoever. If anything, when I’m networking even if people have not heard of Tulane they are always interested to hear what it is like living in New Orleans.
OP said: Since Tulane’s reputation as a party school is generally well known, will that make employers blind to Tulane’s academic abilities and pros?
I would like to chime in: My son finished Tulane this past May 2016 in dual program 3+2 Physics (Tulane) and Mechanical Engineering (Vandy). Immediately upon graduation, he had job offer from a big Aerospace Company in Cali as an engineer. So, if your assumption is correct then such company (employer) or any companies when reading his resume, immediately will trash it because he has graduated from a party school aka Tulane like you have described?.
Anyhow, since you will be leaving high school and will embark on college, I kindly suggest that you check the fact(s) before you write and contribute your idea in any forums. Yes, back in 1993 (perhaps you have not been born yet), Tulane was numero uno in terms of party school. Now, not anymore. 2016 the winner is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – Champaign, IL.
Work hard and play hard.
I’ve actually read quite a few books and websites that say Tulane is considered a party school. Maybe that has changed since I have read those articles. But everyone I have spoken to about Tulane (other people applying for 2021, current students at Tulane, parents of students at Tulane, Tulane Admissions officers) has commented on its vibrant partying and celebration. That’s why I asserted it had a reputation as a party school. I’m certainly not the kind of person to make a statement without at least doing some research. Anyhow, I asked because I actually like the school quite a bit, and I can now see that those who like it too are very proud of it and quick to defend. I applied early action, and I simply wanted to know how employers feel. I don’t think being a party school is a bad thing, and I didn’t mean to imply Tulane was any bad for partying. But if my request for knowledge has offended you and your love of Tulane, I deeply apologize. I suppose everyone has a different perspective anyway. You may not see partying at all, while for some, like the contributers of the sources on which I based my assertion, partying is very present. Like I said, sorry if you’re upset by my question. I think I’ll continue to ask questions in the forums of college confidential as long as I have them, to make sure my knowledge is up to date, and not from a time before I was born.
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Except for commuter schools an some Christian colleges all colleges are party schools to one extent or another.
And @woshigusta you need to learn that everyone who disagrees with you or challenges your assertions is not attacking or insulting you. Otherwise you will have difficulties in college and life.
@woshigusta there is definitely a party scene–I’m not denying that as there is really at any college. I guess I just feel the definition of a “party school” is so vague. People also look at NOLA as a party city in general which I think can reflect back on Tulane’s “party” reputation.
I truly wasn’t trying to be petty and I don’t feel you are attacking or insulting me. It is difficult to discern tone over text. I meant what I said, that Tulane lovers are quick to defend their school. But it is rather striking being told that I don’t know that people who challenge my assertions aren’t insulting me, especially online. It may not seem so, bu I’m not so childish as to feel the need to defend myself against those who disagree with me, and that honestly is not what I was trying to do. I appreciate that those who are passionate about Tulane are so quick to respond and defend their school. It shows pride. I will try to ask for information in a way that will not make people feel disrespected. And I will try not to have difficulties in college and in life. Thanks.
Thanks! That is really helpful. @TulaneMaddie22 To me, a party school is just a school that has a lot of parties, and I personally don’t feel that there is a negative connotation with the label of being a party school. I just wanted to know if employers of Tulane grads feel differently or not.
Yet you wrote a long paragraph in rebuttal.
I have no affiliation with Tulane BTW.
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Honestly I don’t think employers really think or care of a particular school as a “party school.” That is only from the prospective student’s perspective. Employers will look at what you did in college, the degree you got, the experiences and internships you got, and the level of achievement you have had. Where you went to school is such a minor o=portion of that
Who does not like Party and partying? but we also are bound with social responsibilities If we have one too many then do the driving while intoxicating then it is chaos to society. Needless to say, one of social aspect of social responsibilities is to do good in college. Everyone knows that schooling (going to college) is mighty expensive. So, by trashing life in the form of drinking and partying too much is excessive not called forth.
But, hey I am not chaperoning anyone about partying and drinking so to each, each own and if anyone wants to waste it their expensive college tuition and fees, I can not help it. And everyone knows also, without college degree now-a-days, people can not get a good paying job.
Anyhow, in terms of HR in any companies, when they review incoming resume, they will not look at Party school or not. They look at different things like your GPA (at least 3.3 out of 4 and above), your degree, REU/research if any, LOR (yes some HR persons will read your LOR just like when you apply for college).
Good luck in school and may the force be with you.
@TomSrOfBoston I just want to make sure I’m well understood and nobody is offended from miscommunication. It’s how I would have responded in person anyway. I suppose I’m wordy like that.
There are parties at virtually every school. (i would remove “virtually”, but no, I do not have first-hand knowledge of every school’s party scene…)
Your level of involvement in any school’s social/party scene will be entirely up to you, and you will find people with similar preferences and priorities.
While social/party scene is a fit variable i mention often, it isn’t the only one, and you should be aware that while it may be more difficult at some schools to avoid being around alcohol on a Fri or Sat night, it is:
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Not impossible, at any school. Parties aren’t literally everywhere, anywhere.
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Learning to balance studies and your social life is a skill that may be useful when you have graduated to the working world.
So if you are looking at party culture negatively, and trying to figure out if a strong one should cause Tulane to fall in your personal ranking, well only you can decide how important it is. I will say, not until today had i ever heard Tulane mentioned as a bastion of partying. Nor do i think, if it is, it would affect you to such a point as to damage your Tulane experience. As I said, students can choose their level of involvement.
Thanks for your help! I don’t see partying negatively at all, I just wanted to know if employers generally feel the same.
The sensitivity here is we know partying hard and getting the best education are not mutually exclusive. They party hard at lots of top schools. That’s weekends. And you still have your own choices about how to challenge yourself, once there.
Thanks for your reply! I feel that they aren’t usually mutually exclusive but they definitely can be, and that’s what I thought Tulane is. I just wanted to know if Tulane employers generally feel the same or not. Thank you!
Thanks! I didn’t mean at all to imply that your son’s resume is worthless. I feel that partying is okay, and I wanted to know if employers are okay with it too. I did do a lot of research on Tulane’s party scene, and I will continue to post on college confidential despite your kind suggestion, because I want to keep my knowledge updated, not from 1993. Thanks for your ideas and contribution. Your information is really helpful.
If accepted, you can proudly attend. Your record will be yours and there’s much respect for Tulane. Employers who know Tulane will not assume, but look at your record and your experiences related to the job.
The sort of colleges to worry about are much less academically rigorous, often not on the CC radar at all. Even so, great kids with the drives find great work. Best wishes.