<p>Okay, well I am really excited that I have been accepted to these two schools, but I am so torn between them! I posted the same thread in the Tulane forum. So, I have only visited Emory and will visit Tulane in a couple weeks during Destination Tulane. Well first, I plan to major biology and study in a pre-med track. Which school would prepare me more for med school? How is the work load for both schools? </p>
<p>Socially, I am unsure which school would be a better fit for me. I really enjoy partying and want to be around friendly students. I am unsure about Emory's party scene, but I know Tulane has a good one (duh New Orleans). Any Tulane students have trouble staying focused with New Orleans's easy access to good times and booze? As for Emory students, how difficult is it to balance while working in Atlanta? How is Emory's party scene? </p>
<p>If anyone wants to include anything about either school that I didn't mention above I would really appreciate it! Thank you all!</p>
<p>Emory, definitely. Cell and Molecular Bio program here @ Tulane sucks. I'm gonna be a senior and there's basically no bio classes left to take. Also, it's hard to get involved in research. They told me when I visited I'd have no problem getting involved early, but they have very limited space in labs for undergrads and suggested I do my honors thesis in my second major (French). </p>
<p>On the other hand, if you're pre-med...Tulane might be the right choice b/c of grade inflation. I transferred here form a state school where I studied very hard for a 3.3GPA. Here I have a 4.0 and barely study. If you want anymore info about Tulane feel free to PM me (I love the school, just disappointed with the bio).</p>
<p>I turned down Emory (and several other good schools) and I'm going to Tulane in the fall. I visited 11 college campuses and thought that the students at Tulane looked the happiest. So I have no idea about the major you want or science programs at Tulane, but I think it's safe to say you'd be happy there socially, it seemed like a great city.</p>
<p>i'm with veraequitas - of all the campuses i've been to, tulane students are the happiest and love their school the most. that's why i picked it.</p>
<p>I'm between Northwestern and Tulane. I've visited both. My brother goes to tulane, and he loves it, and I've gone and visited several times too and had a great time. I visited NW during wildcat days, but everyone was preparing for midterms, so it didn't look too fun. but how can I base my decision on that? I guess I'm just unsure of how the real atmosphere is at NW, especially on weekends. it seems as though it is miserable in the winter time, which is a large chunk of the year. Although prestige isn't that important, it's a huge difference between the two schools. It seems 'safer' to go to NW, but I dont know if I want to. I got into the honors program at TU, but money isn't a concern. Is it worth turning down a school like NW for tulane? oh and i'm probably majoring in mathematics.</p>
<p>Northwestern has a great reputation nationally, far superior to Tulane’s and offering you greater options geographically. I am not a fan of weather deciding things but…have you?spent a winter in Chicago or in that general climate. It is really really really cold and windy and that can be a drag. For math major, you have or should check out the reputations of the faculty members and grad school placement if you are so inclined. That is pretty scary stuff.</p>
<p>ForestGump - These reputations to which people refer are based almost exclusively on their graduate programs and the corresponding research that comes out of that. Unless you are a true math prodigy, any of these schools can provide you with the professors and coursework to attain the proficiency needed to get into a top grad program, if that is your goal. And if you go with math, you will almost undoubtedly want to strongly consider grad work. Then the school where you get your advanced degree is the one that will make the difference reputation wise as far as getting jobs.</p>
<p>At Tulane, you need 120 credit-hours to graduate. About 30 of those will be for your math major, it appears. So 2/3 of your courses are outside of your major, and let’s say for the sake of argument that 1/3 of your non-sleeping time is devoted to non-school activities. So only 1/9 of your life revolves around the major you pick. And you might pick another major anyway. So go where you think you can enjoy college, be engaged, be challenged academically, and just fit in best as far as you cna tell.</p>
<p>A big difference between Northwestern and Tulane is the trimester vs. semester system. The compression of the term has the upside that you get to take more courses in more areas. The downside is there are always tests and papers in your face. It is not surprising you found it to seem “not fun”. It is of course fun a lot of the time, but there is more pressure because of that trimester system.</p>
<p>I don’t know what that person above is talking about! I wasn’t even majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology but was interested in working in a lab and got a job as a lab tech… There are plenty of opportunities here as long as you are willing to look for them.</p>
<p>I didn’t notice until now that when rashea posted, this thread was 2 years old, lol. Forest Gump is probably back down in Greenbow Alabama by now. Ran the whole way.</p>
Oh snAP</p>