<p>I've heard about the partying and drinking and all of that. I've also heard that it can be... unchallenging.
I was wondering- is the whole school like that? Surely it's just groups of people that drink, and there woudl be other groups of people who are studying and going to coffee shops and doing nerdy stuff. (I'm speaking as a nerdish person.) I've never been a big partier, so does that mean I won't fit in at all?</p>
<p>I am another nerd, and will most likely attend Tulane. My sister is a current student who assures me that, while not exactly plentiful, there are some nerdy types.</p>
<p>Hey me too 
I don’t drink at all, and i’m a little scared the partying environment will be overwhelming, but I also will probably go to Tulane next year.</p>
<p>Let’s have nerd parties??</p>
<p>People seem to adjust quickly. </p>
<p>I believe even Greek orgs have an “okay” GPA (with a few exceptions), considering they would be the most active partiers.</p>
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<p>I would imagine if you do nothing else, then you should definitely get higher grades.</p>
<p>It seems to me that Tulane is beginning to change it’s image from party school to something of a humanitarian institution. I saw somewhere that they are attracting a lot of smart students from around the country that are especially interested in community service and humanitarian aid work. They’ve always had smart students but these students bring a slightly different vibe to the campus. Now, as someone that lives around 45 minutes from NO, I can tell you that NO is definitely a party city. My guess would be that in the coming years, Tulane will become even more academically focused and a lot of the partying will move further out into the city. I wouldn’t worry about it.</p>
<p>“It seems to me that Tulane is beginning to change it’s image from party school to something of a humanitarian institution. I saw somewhere that they are attracting a lot of smart students from around the country that are especially interested in community service and humanitarian aid work. They’ve always had smart students but these students bring a slightly different vibe to the campus. Now, as someone that lives around 45 minutes from NO, I can tell you that NO is definitely a party city. My guess would be that in the coming years, Tulane will become even more academically focused and a lot of the partying will move further out into the city. I wouldn’t worry about it.”</p>
<p>This is true and is a very good point. Tulane has made an effort to re-brand the school’s image following Hurricane Katrina and it has worked wonderfully so far. The school places a greater emphasis on community service now and seems to be attracting a different type of student.</p>
<p>I completely agree. While they will obviously be some partying, I wouldn’t base your decision solely on that. They’re be plenty of people that won’t party! Haha, I’m a second person that’ll be nerdy with you!! Haha, I’d prefer a good cup of coffee over beer anyday! With this incoming class (facebook group) I’ve gotten the impression that most of the people are really smart and concerned with their grades. They want to have fun too (which attracts them to New Orleans) but they don’t say that they want to party every night. Then again, we’re just incoming freshman, haha, it might all change once we get there lol. </p>
<p>Oh, and to be completely honest, the idea of being able to do community service in NOLA has drawn me in soooo much!! Had Hurricane Katrinia never happened, I might not be as serious about Tulane as I am. I love helping people and Tulane students seem to be very involved in community service projects. I’m really excited to help with the rebuilding of New Orleans!!! I think that kind of outlook comes with some responsibility and care for your grades… so, I’d say you’re right lazydog.</p>