Transfer to Tulane, Mac, or Grinnell, or...stay???

repeat1982
Mon, 02 May 2005 04:56:25 +0000

So here’s my dilemma. I applied to Tulane last year, got in, didnt go mostly because i didnt want to pay 40K, then applied as a transfer this year and got in. I’m hoping to get the Collegiate Achievment Award. I could probably go if I get it, but I also applied to Grinnell and Macalester, which are also both around 30K. I’m still waiting to hear from them. I really am not sure what to do if I get into all three, which I hopefully will. My brother went to Tulane and liked it, but has told me the course offerings left a little something to be desired. He loved the city of New Orleans. I’m currrently at the Univ. of Missouri-Columbia, and although i don’t like the huge classes, etc., I have made plenty of friends and enjoy my social life, but most of them are overwhelmingly Missourian, and I really did want to “get out” when I went to college (not that Missouri isn’t cool, I love it, but I need a change) The thing is, should I stay or go? I’m reluctant to start all over again socially, but I do want a better academic climate, with fewer huge classes, etc. My professors certainly agree with me and sympathize; they know that the Univ. isnt always great in terms of academics (although the Honors College is much better). I’ve always been more of a quirky kind of guy (more like the small LAC type, IMO) and I plan on majoring in history/poli sci, or MAYBE history/marketing. But I’m also reluctant to be in a rural location (Grinnell), and I do LOVE New Orleans. I dont love cold weather, but I can stand it if need be. Does anyone have any helpful comments on Tulane class sizes, offerings, the Honors program (although I did read the thread…and I do know Dean Jean, who is awesome), the social life, the campus life, etc. Please post or PM me if you can help.

Thanks.