1) If you were only allowed to hold on to one memory from your time at Tulane, what would it be and why? At Thanksgiving last year, the kids at Girls Hope called me and told me that I was what they were thankful for. They said their lives were better because of me. That conversation has really changed the way I think about what one individual can ( Read more... )

1. I can think of no one better suited for Teach for America than you. What is the one thing about next year that scares you the most? Because I think education determines everything in life, I think teachers are in a position to affect the most change. Despite failing school systems, teachers have the ability to inspire their students to seek more ( Read more... )

Oh this looked like so much fun, I had to try it. If you want me to interview you, just let me know ( Read more... )

I was in Audubon Park this morning and saw little goslings! How cute is that? I was walking and they crossed right in front of me. There was one goose leading the way with six, teeny, tiny, furry baby geese following behind. They went passed the walkway, into the grass, and one by one plopped down into the water. It was the coolest thing I have ( Read more... )

Today in my migration class I began to feel really sorry for my professor. She is obviously very passionate about the subject she is teaching and no one in the class seemed interested. To remedy the situation, I found myself creating questions to ask just so she would feel legitimated. When the class was over she stood there looking disappointed, ( Read more... )

Yesterday my friends and I went to Okeanos, Thoth, Mid-City, Bacchus and Endymion totaling to 13 1/2 hours of parade time. It was by far the greatest day of Mardi Gras so far. We met some really cool people while waiting between parades. I met a kid named Cole who was allergic to sunlight and had to wear a special suit and sunglasses to cover all ( Read more... )

As most of you are aware, I have been working for Teach for America as their Campus Campaign Manager this year. For second deadline, my partner and I set a goal of having 20 applicants this semester from Tulane which was five more than they had last year. We have just been informed that Tulane had 66 applicants this semester. So despite all the ( Read more... )

Since all the cool kids are doing it, I decided I should join in ( Read more... )

Can I just say how excited I am to be back in New Orleans! There are several things leading up to this exclamation ( Read more... )

Sorry it has been so long since I have updated. I have been insanely busy. To catch you up, I turned 21, I got on campus housing in a trailer on the football field (so happy I am not in a cruise ship), and got accepted into Teach for America. Now I need your advice. I have a job decision to make and I cannot decide. I have been offered a position ( Read more... )