Tulane Dorms

<p>Some freshman are housed in Warren - an older architectural style, two story dorm with a convenient location. My S seems to like the atmosphere there. Not usually mentioned when Tulane dorms are discussed.</p>

<p>I think freshmen are only housed in Warren when they run out of room in the other dorms that are typically designated for freshmen. So with 3 or 4 straight classes of 1600+ (target is usually more like 1500-1550) it isn’t surprising some are in Warren. If I recall correctly, Warren has a nice full kitchen in the basement.</p>

<p>Don’t listen to all of these generalizations. I live in Wall, and many people who also live there also don’t love Wall. Regarding the committees in Wall, participation is not an obligation, and most kids have no role whatsoever in the government and functioning of Wall. There is no camaraderie amongst floor mates in Wall. Most people are just considered as a part of a group of students composed of people from all 5 floors. Wall is the best dorm for studying, however, don’t forget that there is a new freshman dorm being built right now for the start of next year which looks to be incredibly nice.</p>

<p>Well of course they are generalizations. Not every student in Sharp and Monroe parties all night, every night either.</p>

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Really? And you said not to listen to generalizations?</p>

<p>Committee participation may not be mandatory, but quite a few do participate. Having a good college experience requires effort on the part of the student, it doesn’t just come to you magically.</p>

<p>Clearly you are unhappy at Tulane. It happens. Good luck wherever you end up.</p>

<p>Finally, I am not sure Zimple House will be all freshmen. In fact when they announced it they said it would be sophomore housing, but naturally things can change. We will see I suppose, but it does look like it will be a very nice facility.</p>

<p>My D was in Sharp last year and loved it, though by the end of the year she was happy to leave. Now she is in sophomore housing and sharing a bathroom with two rooms. There is virtually no difference between Sharp and Monroe and yes, they are definitely loud at times. However, from what I have seen and heard, the kids are very respectful of each other. Just like anywhere in life, if you treat others nicely you will most likely be treated the same way. Dorm living, wherever they live, gives them an opportunity to learn life skills. My D wanted the “typical” (what she thought was) dorm and she was very happy with her room, her roommate, and her dorm experience.</p>

<p>Okay, fallenchemist, are you a student at Tulane? If not, your commentary is of little value regarding dorm and student life. I think it’s a bit pathetic for an adult to think they have all the answers regarding a college experience and what there is for a student to expect at Tulane. I live in Wall, you do not. Those generalizations I make are more plausible, being that I have PRIMARY EXPERIENCE. You respond to every query on this discussion board, as if you know all the answers. Please allow for students such as myself to be the primary responders to prospective students, as I can guarantee we are more apt to answering their specific questions. I may not be in love with Tulane, but I will by no means dissuade anyone from applying to the school by putting forth blatant lies and inaccuracies. Tulane has the only page where one individual responds to ALL posited questions. Please, Fallenchemist, take a break!!!</p>

<p>I was a student at Tulane, I have a daughter at Tulane, and I am in touch with dozens of parents and students (and faculty and administrators) I have corresponded with at Tulane. You sound angry, I have no idea why, but I will listen to the hundreds of thank you’s I have received over your objection, if that’s OK with you. If more students responded on here, that would be great. But it would still be a singular point of view. Or are you saying you have all the answers because you have been there one semester? Which blatant lies have I told that you mention? I have talked to several people I know in Wall and their experience seems opposite of yours, so what does that say?</p>

<p>How about we agree to each give our own opinions and you can please leave the invectives out of this. Does that sound reasonable?</p>

<p>collegebound808 - Wow! You aren’t being very nice. FC has been the most helpful person on this board for years and you should never disrespect another person for giving their opinions. FC has even helped me personally and has even contacted Tulane directly to help me with various items (without asking!). He has gone above and beyond to help everyone on this board which is incredible. FC is doing what he loves and is volunteering his services to help us. It is really sad that someone like you would try to tarnish him. You ought to apologize! FC is the best and there are many before me that would agree with me on that. </p>

<p>I’m very sorry that you are considering transferring out of Tulane and several people have asked why you are considering that and you never replied. In fact if you need help with anything, you ought to ask the board for help. Maybe they can help out with your issues. You never know! Good luck and I hope you find some happiness soon. :)</p>

<p>Fallenchemist: Over 200 students live in Wall. Your sample size of “several people” does not fully represent all opinions of Wall. Well, what your observance says to me is that you are not familiar with statistics. Just because a mere few people appreciate Wall does not mean that the general consensus amongst students is that Wall is wonderful. Regarding the “blatant lies”, I am referring to your condemnation of my observances. I’m here to help prospective students become acquainted with Tulane to a point beyond the aura of the admissions office. </p>

<p>Newjersey17- I have private messaged a few individuals the reasoning for my decision to transfer. If you are interested in receiving this information, let me know. The reason I am being so firm is because schools and their representatives use tactics akin to those of car salesmen in order to allure students. I want for students to have their questions truthfully answered with reasoning that excludes the fictitious tactics of admissions officers. A senior Tulane admissions intern told me that all interns are told that they are selling a $250,000 product and must attract students to Tulane, irrelevant of the schemes used to do so. I am tired of students being misinformed on colleges, and I want for any Tulane perspective student to hear my sincere and good-intentioned convictions. Tulane is a fabulous fit for many students, yet no so for others. For those who were on the fence about choosing Tulane like I was, I want to be candid and honest with them so they don’t end up having “buyer’s remorse”.</p>

<p>My background in statistics is just fine, thanks. I didn’t “condemn” anything you said, I just used your words back on you. You are the one that spoke out against generalizations that then proceeded to generalize. Am I wrong on that? I think it is clear. So not a blatant lie in the least, unless you don’t understand what you are clearly saying yourself. You didn’t say most, or that a statistical majority feel a certain way (which you couldn’t possibly know anyway). You said “There is no camaraderie…” as an absolute. It only takes one opinion to the contrary to refute that, I found several.</p>

<p>Please feel free to give us your opinion, but it is dangerous when you start speaking for the whole dorm. It is equally, if not more dangerous, to try and shut anyone up on here. It absolutely not your place to tell me not to post. In fact, it is a violation of the terms of this site. Don’t make it personal just because I debated some of your statements. I said nothing derogatory about you, and never challenged your right to post.</p>

<p>collegebound- I’m curious as to how and why you ended up at Tulane? In your previous posts during your college search, Tulane was not a school you mentioned and you didn’t post on this forum asking questions? If you are going to offer to explain why you are unhappy with Tulane you should be willing to do so on the forum. Your unhappiness with Tulane is obviously going to taint your overall impressions of the school. I’m sure we can find students in every dorm in every school across the country that do not like their dorm. Part of your school experience is what you make of it. Also you making sweeping generalizations that most people in Wall are unhappy is “hearsay”…post about YOUR impressions and why you are unhappy but you can’t speak for the entire dorm. Other students living in Wall or students that have lived in Wall have commented on here previously. No, the dorm is not for everyone, as is the same as Sharp and Monroe. You will have more credibility on this board if you would just openly share your opinions and stop with the vague generalizations. </p>

<p>And yes, Admissions Offices are Sales Offices. We all know that. But I and many of us here have friends, other family members, other children etc that have gone to Tulane. We have spoken to random students that were not associated with the Admissions Sales pitch, and we know alumni who all were honest in their experiences and impressions. Overall, everyone I have met has had wonderfully positive experiences at Tulane. Even the girl who was there during Katrina, her freshman year and had to spend a semester at a different school, could not wait to get back to Tulane.</p>

<p>collegbound-you sound unhappy, and that is unfortunate. However, your bitter attitude is not going to help anyone here on this site. If you choose to transfer, then transfer. I hope that you find what you are looking for at another school. But, attacking FC (who has helped so many of us here on CC) is disrespectful and rude. Fallen’s guidance and information has been immeasurable. You seem intent on dissuading others (for whom Tulane may very well be a great choice) from choosing Tulane. Just because Tulane was not the right choice for you, does not mean that it will not be perfect for many others.
My son is a freshman and lives in Monroe. He, like the MAJORITY of students he has come in contact with, is very happy at Tulane.
There is currently another freshman on this site - Tulanefreshman - who started a threat offering to answer questions. I suggest that anyone who has questions from a more “typical” student go on that thread.</p>

<p>thread, not threat! (typo)</p>

<p>I don’t understand the hostility, Collegebound. As a student who is unhappy at Tulane, I am interested in learning the factors that contributed to this. Many of us have children who are current students at Tulane and get most of our information from our own kids. Both D1 and D2 (Monroe, past and present) know people unhappy at Wall. Big Deal. They know people unhappy in virtually every dorm (and by “unhappy”, I mean would have rather been placed elsewhere, but housing was not a deal breaker). </p>

<p>FC doesn’t need me or anyone else to defend him. He presents his viewpoints based on many factors. He has a history with this forum and a reputation for integrity and helpfulness. His opinions, therefore, are given weight. Your viewpoint is welcome here as well, provided it is communicated in a respectful manner.</p>

<p>Obviously Tulane is not for everyone. No place is. Can you be specific in your criticisms?</p>

<p>Collegebound- you have cut and paste your spiel about wanting to transfer and your discontentment with Tulane as well as offering reasons why for all those who would like to know, on several occasions now. I myself as well as others have asked why and still nothing but generalizations. I seriously doubt you have PM’d anyone with specifics. So lets go, lets hear it.</p>

<p>Collegebound - I have a suspicion that you are feeling somewhat ganged up on here, and I’m sure nobody wants to do that. Of course, we all want to be respectful of other members of this forum, especially to Fallenchemist who has been an incredible resource for many people interested in Tulane.</p>

<p>But in all sincerity, would you please share your reasons for transferring? I have a good friend who transferred from Tulane to UT-Austin many years ago, but I think you could also be a valuable resource for those of us who have kids considering Tulane. We all realize everybody has differing and valuable opinions… your explanation could help others too! Thank you…</p>