Tulane University Application Essay

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Community. This was the overwhelming impression I received while walking down McAlister Place on the Tulane University campus. It was palpable. Somehow, in the middle of the vibrant city of New Orleans, Tulane managed to create a tight-knit student body that resembled a family. Coming from a high school that encourages team work, whether in sports, class projects, or school clubs, I learned the importance of being a part of a community. After visiting Tulane, I realized how much I would benefit from being a part of this particular “family.” not to mention how inspiring and fun it would be!
Tulane’s unique school spirit, based on campus involvement and engagement through community service, is exactly what I have been seeking. Throughout high school I spent every Wednesday afternoon tutoring underserved first graders. I always leave these sessions feeling good. Every time one of my …show more content…

One great thing about Tulane is the ease with which I could take courses, or even major, in more than one of its undergraduate schools. My fascination with people -- the ways they interact, the relationships they form, the choices they make, and how these choices impact others – makes me want to study psychology to better understand what drives people’s individual and collective behaviors. Also, growing up in Hong Kong and traveling throughout Asia when I was younger exposed me to many diverse cultures and I would also be interested in exploring topics involving international cultures, politics, and policy. My Economics course this year inspired me to want to learn more in this field. At Tulane, instead of being limited to one school or one course of study, I could explore Psychology, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Business, and perhaps additional fields I have not yet discovered. This flexibility among schools is particularly attractive to

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