Tulane University Application Essay

Having lived in both Berkeley, California and in a small village in the French Alps, two very different places, cultural diversity in a school is especially important to me. It provides a wide range of opinions, student organizations, and ideas for innovation. Being part of Tulane University’s diverse student population while participating in the Altman International Studies & Business program would allow me to further learn from, and work with, people from a variety of backgrounds, while pursuing my own interests in the world of International Business through studying in New Orleans and abroad. This program would combine new cultural experiences as well as international exposure. Having grown up in France, near the Geneva, I would be in my element while studying abroad. I also look forward to pursuing my interest in politics, developed while participating in the YMCA’s Youth & Government Program. The Altman

I am eager to explore the similarities and differences of Cajun country culture, music, and food, versus my experiences at home in French Haute-Savoie. No other school in the United states has this kind of French influence, and I think it is one unique feature that I can connect with, and that makes Tulane very intriguing to me.

Growing up surrounded by relatives who have started their own companies, I have always been attracted to the idea of one day launching my own business. This interest has drawn me to the Levy-Rosenblum Institute for Entrepreneurship at Tulane University. The Tulane “MGMT 4010 Strategic Management” course, and the Funded Research projects along with the Tulane Entrepreneur's Association are appealing because they would provide me with the opportunity to meet and collaborate with other students, and to create and manage a business of our own, while providing us with the skills and connections to