Photos: Swamp Buddies

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A baby gator welcomes new Tulane students to Louisiana. The first-year students met creatures during a swamp tour as part of the NOLA Experience program before the start of the fall semester. (Photos by Sally Asher)

Taking off into a Louisiana swamp is just one of several orientation events for new students. Other students chose to take part in “tracks” on local politics, culture and religion.