Hi, I’m applying to Tulane this fall and am wondering what the intellectual environment is like. I’ve always looked forward to meeting very interesting people in college and having random debates or discussions with people late at night, or just simply discussing and learning from the people around me outside of class. I know academics at Tulane are great and I know there is a lot of fun to be had in New Orleans that I would gladly take part in, but do students care about discussing issues outside of class? Maybe within the honors program? Thanks for your help!
Yes, I believe you can discuss anything from God, Christianity, Jewish History and culture, Politics, Gays and Lesbians, Food, Culture, etc. In fact, you can join the student clubs to enhance your curiosity (s), etc. That is what makes a college great and remember college is the time to explore and have good and healthy discussion about life in general. When you are out of college and joining the workforce, the guidelines are different as you can not talk about politics, religion, etc.Well, you certainly can talk about who made the coffee this morning, it is too light not strong enough?.. Anyhow, life is good.
@Tulanefan101 thanks! Are you a current/former student at Tulane?
Not at all. My college days are over. My Son graduated from Tulane May 2016 with 3+2 Program (Tulane-Physics) and Vandy (Mechanical Engineering). However, my Son was active with his Christian fellowship while studying at both schools. He likes also to explore and have discussion about anything while going to school.
OP, definitely seek out current students. Do any kids from your HS attend? Contact them. Have you visited campus? Definitely go see it for yourself. For one thing, they like those who show interest (yeah, you know that, of course). It’s a fantastic school, but having visited with my daughter I would say ‘fit’ is very important at Tulane. Moreso than any other school we have visited.
Also, you are correct that there is a lot of ‘fun to be had’ in New Orleans. But, be aware New Orleans is a big city, and not restricted to the area around the French Quarter and Bourbon St. The students I spoke with don’t typically go to these areas after the first week or two after starting school.