Tulane University of Louisiana Top Questions

I am poor and brown, though a lot of people are rich and white. So maybe the stereotypes are true. This school does a poor job of creating diversity.

Yes but the same stereotypes exist and are accurate at the majority of colleges. It's up to you if you involve yourself in these aspects.

They are very accurate!!!!!!!!

I would say that, overall, Tulane students probably "go out" only a little more than most other college students. The atmosphere at Tulane, and the fact that the school is located in New Orleans, definitely makes it easier for students to go to bars or get drunk whenever they please. There are always drink specials and happy hours to attend, and I think that such easy access does allow Tulane students to party a little more than other college students.

I think that Tulane has a great extracurricular scene, whether it be things like Greek parties or going out in one of the most fun cities in the U.S. (New Orleans). There are a lot of students who drink and "party" but no one is confined to doing any one activity, and there are tons of different things people can do to have fun. There are a lot of privileged students at Tulane, but this is the same as anywhere, especially private schools. College costs a ton of money, and if you aren't on a good scholarship, chances are that your family has money. Some students, like all populations, don't have the best or most welcome attitudes, but if you don't like those types of people, don't hang out with them. That's what I do!

no no no. I don't think Tulane kids fit any one stereotypes. Its a very eclectic mix of people.

In my opinion, yes, most of the people I have met have been intelligent and free thinking. There have been exceptions, however...

For the most part yes. Tulane students know how to have a good time. However, we are pretty studious, and some great things come from this school.

the only accurate stereotype ive heard about tulane is that its the ultimate work hard play hard school. that is a 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} true statement.

yes

Many students love to go out dancing, drinking, etc. I am one of the exceptions to that generalization, and there is a niche of people who have more creative ideas for having fun.

Somewhat but I feel that the student body is similar in these respect to other selective and high priced institutions of higher learning. It is because of the heightened disparity between the students families and the lower income average family profile as well as a generally poorer schools that surround the city and plague the state that this idea exists.

somewhat

NO.

Unfortunately it seems that most of them are. There is a lot of heavy drinking, but most people seem fairly successful academically. While there are obviously exceptions, going to any traditionally Tulane bar or frat party will expose you extreme sexual callousness and depravity from both genders. Its more degrading to women, unfortunately, but guys are just as responsible, if not more so. I have heard it said that statistically we are the school with the 3rd highest rate of STD's in the whole country, but that's only hearsay.

generally its difficult to generalize a student body of 5,000

yes

There are some wealthy kids here, like any other private university in the country, but there are also many people on financial aid.

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There is deffinatley a lot of partying at Tulane because New Orleans is a party city. But the students are very good at balancing partying and school work.