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The Tulane University of Louisiana

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I'm in the graduate program for Public HealthQuite BrightPublic Health
I'm in the graduate program for Public Health at Tulane. I don't recommend coming here for graduate school unless you are independently wealthy. Much of the living cost is "up front" before you even get your financial aid. The program is over-priced with about no scholarships to speak of and absolutely no grant money. I have talked with grad students in other departments and they are also disappointed. We keep wondering where all our money is being spent (maybe for hype around the school or undergraduate scholarships?). The buildings are old and outdated, services are lacking, the shuttles between campuses only run every 30 minutes, and the downtown campus is in a crime-ridden area. In fact, New Orleans since Katrina has a murder rate 16 times the national average. I do not recommend coming here and should have made a better decision. The sad part is that the faculty in Public Health are very good and the education I have received thus far has been (for the most part) very good. It's sad that all the other factors have made this school so lacking.
1st Year Male -- Class 2009
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Students are generally smart, but not nerdy.Psychology
Students are generally smart, but not nerdy. There is a good amount of spoiled kids, but overall the students are nice people and a good mix. Many students have significant scholarships (Myself and many of my friends each got $16,000 per year). The campus is pretty and a great location (uptown near St. Charles street mansions, right on the streetcar line, across from the park, walking distance to many bars and restaurants). There has been some crime, but that can be expected in any city and it is nothing horrifying (occasional muggings, no one hurt). That can be avoided by being smart about where you go and when.

New Orleans can not be beat as a place to go to college. Bars are open all night, the drinking age is often ignored, nightlife is very inexpensive compared with other cities. Mardi gras is great and Tulane gets time off for the holiday. Some things about the city can be frustrating, it is not the most productive or forward city. I will always love New Orleans, but would not want to raise a family there.... but it is the best place to be when you are in college. Students from other colleges who visit friends at Tulane are always jealous of our lifestyle. The weather is great for those of us who grew up in the North (a big percent of Tulane's students)... it can be too humid at times in the summer and early fall, but its worth it when you are laying at the pool in the winter and its snowing at home.

Tulane has changed a little since Katrina. However, it has recovered wonderfully and is prepared for any future hurricanes. Students never feel unsafe because of weather... Tulane makes us evacuate at the earliest sign of a storm just to be safe.I'm very glad I went to Tulane, I had great times there, great friends, and it really helped me grow up. I reccommend it 100%.

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000
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Tulane-the good is that it is in aAutomotive Engineering
Tulane-the good is that it is in a unique city and the school does have a good reputation for academics. The bad is that it's grossly overpriced and, at least while I was there, one big crime riddled campus. Let's see-person killed on campus, student shot in robbery... I personally had my car broken into twice while there. The name of the school has not helped me advance with regards to a career and I'm now left with more debt than I think my education was worth.
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