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“The courses provided by the School of Geosciences have allowed me to gain technical skills in air, soil, and water quality testing and monitoring.”

“Ultimately, the physics department faculty helped shepherd me into a life and career after college that aligned with my strengths and interests.”

“The supportive professors and the initiative to involve undergraduates in research are my favorite parts about the biology program. The entire department truly encourages and provides many opportunities for undergraduates to increase their repertoire of skills and critical thinking abilities by engaging in research.”

“My passion for reading and writing has fueled my interest in English education, and I hope to inspire a similar sense of passion in my future students. I am excited to begin using my love for reading and writing to instill literacy skills that will assist my students in reaching their full potential.” 

“I do feel like I’m getting a more personal education here, especially in the geology program. Our professors know us all personally by name. I really feel at home with them.”

“Everything I have learned in the program has helped me in my internships and will help me in my career. Plus, the program sends a group of students to the largest petroleum exposition in North America, and it’s a great opportunity for students to network with industry people.” 

“Guests will often say, ‘I don’t know how you deal with people like us all day,’ but honestly this is my passion. I like to help people enjoy their day.”

“UL Lafayette provided me a place to jump into something that I had never really done before. It gave me a space and a group of people that allowed me to try something new. It gave me a place to challenge myself.”

“I'll always be a music-maker. There's nothing I'd rather spend my life doing than trying my best to create and share songs and sounds that can touch people emotionally, uplift, cause reflection — and inspire progress, hopefully.”

“Financial aid has taken a lot of stress off of me. Knowing that my college is paid for — and then some — has really helped. I’m going to college, well equipped with everything I need.”