<p>Do you mind being used as an oracle? Our son is almost certainly going to choose Tulane. They've offered him a terrific package, including the DSA and Honors Program. We're going down for the Honors Weekend, but we're stuck with a room at the R-C with just one King bed, and Tulane's just told us there's no room at the inn for overnight hosting. </p>
<p>So my first "parent question" is-- what do you know about rooms at the R-C? Will the poor kid have to choose between sleeping with his parents <em>shudder!</em> and sleeping on the floor? (They've told us they can't promise a room with any better options.) </p>
<p>If you're willing, I'm sure we'll have many more questions. Our son has been a clothing minimalist since he was born, so even if he gets good letters from his northern options, I think Tulane's going to be it!</p>
<p>sorry to get back to you so late, I was out of town visting schools with my D's. I have not stayed at the R-C, so I cannot comment on the rooms. My son is already hosting a kid that weekend, but pm me and I will ask him what day he is hosting and whether he has any other nights available, or any friends that would host that have not signed up. BTW, he is in Butler.</p>
<p>Student Review tends to have more negative comments than positive for most schools. It seems the unhappy students find the need to complain, while the happy students are busy being happy. Take everything you read with a grain of salt. Also remember that each student is different; what I dislike, you may love. For instance-there were teachers at my kids elementary and high school that other kids hated with a passion. Both my kids found many of these teachers the best they have had. What my kids liked was the structure that most of these teachers offered; they knew what to expect in each class, how they were graded, when test were, etc. Other students looked at these teacher as hard or mean. To each his own!</p>
<p>Always true, Pokey. To anyone concerned about such things, think about the number of letters of complaints you've ever written or thought about writing versus the nmber of letters of praise you've written. Or even the verbal complaints and praise you give. That will probably tell you something about such sites even beyond the valid point that "de gustibus non disputandem est."</p>
<p>hilary, there is are only a few things that are important to me with regard to Tulane, or any other college, and they are personal to me. 1) My son loves it to death; 2) he is being challenged in his classes; and 3) he has been offered great opportunities to put himself in the most competitive position posssible for med school -- which is his goal.</p>
<p>Beyond that, I would not try to convince anyone to go to Tulane. The decision is too personal, and neither Tulane nor any other school is right for every student.</p>
<p>Well said, Pokey. My thoughts exactly. My son also finds the reviews on professors not to be particularly useful since it usually is only one or two students reviewing. Whether it's an ax to grind or true adoration, it's usually the extremes. I also agree with Concerneddad. It's YOUR decision to make and YOUR FEELINGS about the school after visiting at length with professors that counts. I also would not spend time trying to convince students to attend Tulane. If the fit isn't there, it just isn't there.</p>
<p>ok serious question: my dad said that his friend (who has a son that recently graduated from tulane) said "dont send your daughter there; its dangerous"... "its not rare to hear gunshots at night"</p>
<p>there is no question that N.O. is a dangerous city. In fact, maybe more dangerous than most. Of course having said that, the same precations one would take in NYC, Chicago, or L.A., are the same sort of precautions that would serve you well in N.O.</p>
<p>But, I can understand any parent worrying about random acts of violence: I do all the time, and I have a son there.</p>
<p>I heard on the news last week that the city that is the center of the metro area I live in has the highest crime rate and murder rate so far this year of any large city in the U.S. It is not New Orleans Crime is everywhere, and you cannnot escape it. As ctymomteacher points out, common sense is in order wherever you are.</p>
<p>BTW, my son has not reported hearing gunshots at night. He is out and about on campus pretty late sometimes.</p>
<p>I visited Tulane last year with my S, and, since you raised the point, I'd have no issue if his younger sister wanted to go there either. ALL big cities have not-so-nice areas, as does NO, but the campus is in a nice residential area of mixed housing....small residences and large family houses. Tell your D that it is more of a suburban campus, IMO, but like any school near a city (think Tufts), access is to the city is easy.</p>
<p>Is your D more concerned about safety or the 'party' image of the school?</p>