Spring Activities Expo

The best way to make the most of your Tulane experience is to get involved on campus! Tulane is home to over 250 student organizations dedicated to philanthropy, education, performance, athletics, affinity, and more. If you're itching to see more of what Tulane has to offer, check out the Spring Activities Expo on January 26, 2020 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the Reily Recreation Center! 

Flu Shot

Winter may be winding down, but flu season is still in full swing. Did you miss our flu clinics last semester? You can still receive a flu shot at the Health Center! Please schedule an appointment via the Patient Portal. Flu shots are billed to your insurance and require no co-pay nor additional fees.

NSLP Leadership Opportunities

Mardi Gras Guest Registration

Have a friend coming to town for Mardi Gras? Don't forget to register them with Housing!  During Mardi Gras, each on-campus student can  host  one  guest and MUST  register  their gu est with Housing and Residence Life prior to the guest arriving on campus. Guests staying on campus must be at least 18 years of age. 

Tulane's third annual Rising Tide Leadership Summit (RTLS) is quickly approaching! Featuring our keynote speaker, actor and TransTech founder, Angelica Ross, this one-day conference focused on leadership development and engagement is one of the most exciting days of the year .

 

Join fellow Tulane students and peers from other institutions and expand your leadership capacity with our workshops, lectures, and presentations.  More details can be found below:

Saturday, February 8, 2020 | 9:00am-3:00pm | LBC

Lunch provided! 

Free giveaways!

Register today to attend to Summit and enter for the chance to meet Angelica Ross!

#TUFirstYearFaces Returns!

Have you seen our "First Year Faces" feature on the Tulane NSLP Instagram?  Every two weeks, we highlight one first year student to showcase their interests, talents, and leadership pursuits, and one week, it could be you! 

If you're interested in being featured on our Instagram, email orientation@tulane.edu or hit us up on Instagram (@tulanenslp). Want to nominate a friend? Send us their name and Tulane email, along with a reason why you think they'd be a good fit.

Krewe de Newcomb

The LBC is welcoming you back to campus with an exciting line up of activities and events. 

• Wear your Tulane gear each Tuesday and stop by the LBC between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to get a free treat. Jan. 21 is a special Tulane Tuesday event -- the LBC Birthday Party! 
• Join more than 200 student organizations at the Spring Activities Expo, from 4-6p.m.,Sunday, Jan. 26 in the Reily Center, to learn about involvement opportunities. 
• Head to the inaugural LBC costume and formal clothing swap (more info here) -- just in time for formal events and Mardi Gras parades! From 1 - 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 in the LBC Pedersen Lobby. 
• Temple Grandin, advocate for people with autism and best-selling author, will speak at 7 p.m., Feb. 3, in Kendall-Cram. Sponsored by TUCP Direction!

Hey, First-Years! It's your trusted project assistants, Anfernee (SLA '19) and Drew (SLA '19). You may have noticed that we like to pass along our insight down here in what we call our "Thought Bubble." We've given tips about adjusting to college life, acing exams, and going home for the holidays. This month's Thought Bubble is about re-engagement, a word we're using to describe the act of returning to campus and mentally checking back in to Tulane life after the break. Here are our thoughts on starting strong, meeting new friends, and pacing yourself throughout the whole semester. 

Drew: During my winter break my first year, I was literally itching to get back to campus! I missed my friends and was excited about all the fascinating classes I was going to take (I'm a bit of a nerd, in case that wasn't clear). So, for me, the challenge wasn't conjuring up the enthusiasm, it was maintaining a sustainable pace. Right away, I learned the hard way that I took on a bit more than I could handle. I signed up for too many organizations, took classes up to the credit limit, and auditioned for lots of performances. Quickly, I learned that I would have to prioritize. I had to have a long conversation with myself where I thought about my goals and identified the things that mattered to me. Because I had been cast in a play, I couldn't join two more clubs. Because I was taking calculus, I couldn't take an extra high level Spanish course. Learning how to enthusiastically, but sustainably, re-engage with Tulane helped me to balance my academic, social, and co-curricular commitments in a way that enhanced my overall experience. 

Anfernee: Everything you experienced last semester - whether or not you were on campus at the time - changed who you are in some way. You may not click into this reflection yet, but I assure you this is the case. Coming back after break required great concentration and energy to jump into classes and projects. The same tinge I felt starting new classes was there as I took these new classes. However, I was more prepared this time around as I got comfortable asking for help and direction, I knew where to find things I needed, and I knew how much attention and enthusiasm I needed to bring to my studies. There were friends I had made who I spent some of my time with - I always said hi whenever we passed or in class/events - and I was open to making more as the year progressed. Being a native of New Orleans, I already was ready for the upcoming holidays and festivals, so I was seen as a guide for my friends who had never experienced Mardi Gras or crawfish boils or hadn't "truly experienced" the city yet. The most important thing I learned and brought with me the next semester was saying "Yes" and saying "No." The "yes" pushed me to try new things and discover new activities and people. The "no" helped me confidently maintain balance, authority, and limitations to keep me on the right track and in a better mood to face the day.