<p>What does every1 think? I would think so because I am sure so many great students are scared off to apply.</p>
<p>Well I don't know about that.... I understand the number of applications have increased over last year.</p>
<p>Milking out everything you can from the katrina tragedy, eh?</p>
<p>No. I am scared off as well from Katrina. I always wanted to go to Tulane; it was my number one choice before the hurricane. Now the only way I would go there is through a scholarship or some sort. My parents wouldnt want to pay 40,000 dollars a year to send me to a school they deem as not entirely safe and viable. Don't you EVER scrutinize my beliefs. Katrina was horrible and I've had friends who went through it so don't you dare say that again.</p>
<p>I'm seriously considering the school as a transfer for next school year. Hurricanes don't really scare me and I think it is unlikely that it would happen again so soon. Plus, due to the unfortunate devastation the people of Louisiana suffered, people will be better prepared next time. As with the government I hope too.</p>
<p>A couple things. First off the admissions staff won't take kindly to people who think they can stroll into Tulane because of Katrina, especially since applications are up 50%. I don't want people like that at my school either.</p>
<p>Secondly, safety is barely an issue from Pre-K to now. In fact it's probably safer now than it was before. Parents tend to freak out about things, but 9 times out of 10, and especially in this situation, they have no idea what they are talking about and most of their fears are completely unsubstantiated. No you are not going to die of toxic mold. No the looters won't come and start taking flatscreens from the business school during midterm week. The campus won't magically flood in the next few months, in fact academic quad was pretty much fine. The other thing to remember is that, aside from being mildly inconvenienced, Tulane students are just fine right now.</p>
<p>Thanks Rico: You said it well!!!</p>
<p>Secondly I was in New Orleans this weekend and anyone that does get is lucky to. One plan is that they are going to take a small freshman class and in President Cowen's words "If you don't think you could get in before Katrina then your chances are even less likely now." Trust me, they know what they are dealing with and the admisssions office is not stupid. They will not drop the academic standards for the sake of filling the freshman class and that was clearly stated and by the way they are working day and night and the campus is going to be better then before and the young men and women that graduate with Tulane degrees are going to stand out in the crowd as a group of individuals that helped rebuild a city after the biggest catastrope the US has ever seen. My sophomore can't wait to get back there and he could go anywhere he wants to. He left his heart and soul in New Orleans and can't wait until January to get it back. So in ending I am truly offended by any of the negative comments you have to post. Take them somewhere else. :( If you are a Tulane supporter check out my sons website. He handed President Cowen a check for $5500.00 on Saturday and we intend to give him more. <a href="http://www.savetulane.com%5B/url%5D">www.savetulane.com</a>. Roll Wave!!!!:)</p>
<p>Anyone with questions about what it's going to be like to apply and go to school at Tulane in the next few years really should take the time to go to the Tulane emergency website and listen to the archived audio from Scott Cowen's New York speech. (I'm sorry that I don't know how to create a link for you.) </p>
<p>Tulane is set to become an extraordinarry place--smaller, more focused and stronger in the community. It has its detractors right now among people who feel inconvenienced, but for our part, we aren't altogether unhappy that some who dislike the thought of getting their hands dirty by being asked to contribute to the community might not go back. Our own son and everyone he knows is excited about what he now has the chance to be a part of. </p>
<p>If you can get in, you'll be fortunate to be part of what's going to happen down there.</p>
<p>Our son is deeply committed to doing community service and my feeling is if you don't want to be part of the rebirth of New Orleans, don't go back, because you won't be getting the most out of your Tulane education and Tulane is an integral part of New Olreans.</p>
<p>ctymomteacher read my mind about the link (what else is new ;)?), and here it is: </p>
<p>The Emergency Website (lots of good info)<a href="http://www.tulane.edu/%5B/url%5D">http://www.tulane.edu/</a>
The Scott Cowen New York presentation: <a href="http://arco.vo.llnwd.net/o2/cust5/tulane_live_10_29_05/%5B/url%5D">http://arco.vo.llnwd.net/o2/cust5/tulane_live_10_29_05/</a>.</p>
<p>My S also can't wait to get back. It will not be a place for "worry warts" who worry, as rico intimated, about problems that are not problems. It will be as strong academically as ever, a place of incredible ethos and spirit, a place with opportunities not to be found anywhere else in this country to observe and contribute to the rebuidling of a city and culture - its physical plant, its ecology, its culture, its educational system; whatever you are interested in, you will find a "lab" outside your door.</p>
<p><em>dangles her RollWave bracelet</em></p>
<p>How do you guys like Tulane, aside from Katrina? I don't expect admission standards to be lowered, nor would I want it to, but it is a school I'm interested in. Are there a lot of party/drinking types? Also, are there shops & restaurants close by?</p>
<p>Tulane is planning to become a smaller, more focused institution now. I would recommend listening to some of the audio at Tulane.edu. So, no, it won't be easier to get in now. </p>
<p>I am a freshman, so I wasn't at Tulane as a student very long. However, I had been there for a while as a prospective student and had spent time with other students in casa-de-Jackson-State when we evacuated. Tulane is my home, and I haven't even attended a class. It is a great school from what I can tell. I can't wait to go back, and U encourage you to look into it. </p>
<p>It's New Orleans, of course there are restaurants nearby...and yeah, they're still there.</p>
<p>I was also at Tulane with my freshman son this past weekend.</p>
<p>The president said it very well: "If you expect perfection, don't come here". He was referencing the fact that the city still has a way to go in recovery, as does the university itself. However, the charm of New Orleans was never about perfection in the first place.</p>
<p>We were sorry to see firsthand the devastation in NO and so pleased to see the campus looked nearly the same as we remembered it. It was also encouraging to hear that several prestigious universities (Harvard among them) is working with Tulane to develop a semester/year in New Orleans focusing on community service. It will be a remarkable opportunity for students who are interested in giving to the community. In fact, I believe it will be an experience unmatched in the US. </p>
<p>And yes, all the old Tulane haunts are either already open or will be soon. Honestly, the area surrounding the campus and the main areas students hang out were in the best shape of everything we saw. Cafe du Monde was open and lots was happening in the Quarter.</p>
<p>My son can't wait to return even though he was only officially a student for about 6 hours. Roll wave!</p>