Three School of Liberal Arts students from the Dean’s Student Advisory Board take us through their personal journeys, where they balance their interdisciplinary interests, classes and clubs to create a full Tulane SLA experience. Here is a day in the life of Austin Vu.
9 AM · At the Newcomb Museum
I am a peer mentor for Chara Kokkiou’s TIDES class: Love and Compassion in Action. This week we went to the Newcomb Art Museum, and students were asked to write about pieces that evoked feelings for them. I loved seeing the pottery pieces on display and learning what they were used for before they were preserved in the museum.
12 PM · In the research lab
This is a cryostat machine in my research lab. It’s used to slice mice brains so we can stain them to see specific indicators/expressions. My lab, The Liz Lab, is studying B cells and their impact on resilience and susceptibility to stress.
3 PM · Tenenbaum Tutorials
I have a weekly meeting with Professor Daniel Burnston for my Tenenbaum Tutorials project. I am currently doing research on how we can evaluate artificial consciousness through functionalist and other consciousness theories.
5 PM · At the Rat
I stopped by my favorite hangout spot on campus, the Rat. It always has a super cozy vibe, and the consoles are always open to use. I also love coming here for movie and karaoke nights!