DHS awards sent late March?

vandyeyes
Wed, 25 Feb 2015 16:04:41 +0000

I would like to chime in as well to report the experience of my son who is a freshman DHS recipient. Thus far, his experience has been everything that he has hoped for. Just yesterday, he received a congratulatory and introductory letter from the Chairman of his department who has been assigned (after my son picked his top 3 choices from a list of potential choices) to serve as his mentor as part of the Tulane Scholars Program (which is new this year). The professor is soliciting information from my son regarding his interests (academic and otherwise) and is planning to meet with him, both individually as well as with the small group of his other Tulane Scholar “Sponsees”. My son was particularly happy that the professor wanted to know about what foods he most enjoys (my son likes to eat!!). My son will be working through this professor to do an extended research project of some sort over the course of his time remaining at Tulane. Also as part of the Tulane Scholars Program, my son is enrolled in a Pass/Fail Colloquium which meets in small groups this semester to discuss various topics of interest. Upcoming is a lecture by another Chair of a Department (closely related to my son’s intended major) who has recommended videos to watch in preparation for their class. It all seems very stimulating! Finally, as part of the Scholars Program, he is guaranteed Housing in Weatherhead Dorm which serves as the Honors Dorm for sophomores; this has eased his mind about living arrangements for next year.
Good Luck to All!