Ely T.
Alumnus at Tulane University
He/him/his
Class of 2024
Current: Whitefish Bay, WI
Major: Political Science
Secondary Major: Anthropology
Minor: Spanish
My favorite spots in New Orleans are...
Baru, Addis, and Haiku. It's nearly impossible to narrow down the best spots to eat in New Orleans so I chose my three favorites on Magazine street. Baru is a Latin-Caribbean tapas place, Addis is an Ethiopian kitchen, and Haiku is a sushi restaurant. No matter what you're craving you can find an excellent restaurant in New Orleans.
Favorite Tulane class/professor...
My favorite professor and class I've had at Tulane was my freshman year Ancient Societies class with Professor Chirs Rodning. After taking an anthropology class on a whim, Prof Rodning showed me how cool the subject could be. The introductory class opened my eyes to the study of anthropology and after that year I added it as my second major.
My favorite NOLA festival is...
Mardi Gras. It may be the basic choice but that's because it's truly the best. Mardi Gras is a time when the whole city (and a ton of tourists) come together to celebrate. There are so many insane parades and crazy events to attend in the city of New Orleans and around Tulane.
I chose Tulane because...
It was the perfect intersection of a school with challenging academics, a vibrant social scene, and an exciting location. Tulane is truly a place like no other and there's something new to experience.