What a Long, Strange Trip It's Been

I got to travel with some really great people in China.
Here's Jonathan, Kevin, Janice, Erin and Isther. 

After nearly 2 months on the road recruiting for Tulane, I am finally back in New Orleans! It was a great trip that took me to six cities in three countries. I met some amazing students and am really excited to be back here in the office reading the applications for the future class of 2018.

This trip was a long one, in large part because it was my first foyer into the world of international recruitment. I spent a week in Shanghai and a week in Beijing recruiting students who are interested in coming to the States for college. It was a very different experience from recruiting American college students, but in many regards, it was very similar. The Chinese students I met have the same hopes, fears, aspirations and goals that students in the USA have. It was really cool to get to know these students and get them excited about Tulane.

In addition to my usual Southern California admission trip, I also attended the NACAC conference in Toronto. I've told you a bit about the bigger world that is college admission, and this conference was our big annual event, held for the first time outside of the United States. I spent two weeks in LA, two in China and then a week in San Diego and Orange County. It was a great trip, but I am glad to be home.

Here are a few photos of the journey!

Packing for a 2 month trip is never easy!

Los Angeles high school visit- Meet the lovely girls of the Archer School! 

One of the various panels of admission professionals imparting
their vast knowledge at the NACAC conference in Toronto. 

Toronto is really incredible. Here is the view from the top of the CN Tower.
Did you know Toronto is the 4th largest city in North America? 

Speaking of large cities, here is Shanghai!  

Here is me reppin Tulane on the Great Wall of China.

And here is me checking out this giant rubber duckie at the Summer Palace in Beijing 

Visiting various Chinese schools.

Tulane, but in China! 

I got to see the Bird's Nest! Awesome! 

It's just like America! But China!

Last stop was Orange County. If you get this photo, you get me.