Two Days in NOLA- Part 4

We've made it to the finale of our "Two Days in NOLA" series of blogs. You've read about eating, sports, art, history, literature, and eating some more. Finally, we'd like to introduce you to our last itinerary:Life as a Tulane Student!

Life as a Tulane Student- Jen Millman- 2015 Tulane grad and Admission Intern

Morning:

Rise and shine!  To start off your day like a Tulane student, head to Satsuma on Maple Street or Refuel on Hampson Street (they are practically neighbors) for breakfast/brunch.  Both serve a great mix of breakfast dishes, sandwiches, etc.

One of the Benedicts from Refuel. Their grits are also some of the best!

After brunch, walk up Maple Street towards Broadway Street and stop in at some of the local boutique shops. 

Afternoon:

Next, I suggest you take a walk around Audubon Park, which you will find across from Tulane's campus on St. Charles Street.  Audubon is seen as an extension of campus, and students frequently go for walks/runs/bike rides around the 1.8 mile track that circumnavigates the park. 

The always beautiful Audubon Park. Just across the street from campus!

By now I'm sure you will be ready for meal number two, so for lunch, I recommend St. James Cheese Company on Prytania Street (and grab a cone at Creole Creamery next door for dessert) or Milk Bar on South Carrolton (between Maple and Hampson).  Both have delicious sandwiches and salads and are also available for takeout.    

St. James has a great variety of sandwiches, salads, and cheese boards!

 If you happen to be in town on a Friday, definitely head to the LBC Quad in the center of campus and join us for Fridays at the Quad, complete with live music and free food starting at 4pm!

Evening:

After FAQ, head to "The Fly" for sunset.  "The Fly", or the levee, which is just past the zoo in Audubon Park, is the closest thing we have to a beach near campus, and Tulane students spend a lot of time there with a blanket, a football or frisbee, some crawfish, and friends to enjoy a sunny afternoon or a beautiful sunset over the Mississippi River.

An afternoon at the Fly!

For dinner, go to Rum House on Magazine Street.  This funky Caribbean taqueria is a fan favorite among Tulane students! If you're here early in the week, make sure to go on Tuesday for $2 tacos.

After dinner, stroll around the Frenchman Art Market on Frenchman Street downtown.  Walking around this area will also give you a wonderful feel for the live jazz music that makes this city so unique. Pop into venues like The Maison or The Spotted Cat for some great, usually free music.

The Frenchman Art Market!

To end your day as Tulane student (minus the classes, of course), visit Cafe du Monde at Jackson Square for beignets and cafe au lait. 

You will frequently find Tulane students at all of these locations around the city, so once your day is over, you can pretty much call yourself a Tulanian! 

So there we have it folks, some great ideas from our Admission staff on ways to see New Orleans through the lens of your choice. You can't go wrong no matter which you choose! We hope to see you down here soon!