After working with your advisor to create a proposal, you can pursue an individualized major. Mine is International Relations, with a focus in the Balkans and the Caucasus, and a minor in Political Science. I'm certainly learning a lot, both in and out of class. The professors are easy to talk to, the coursework is engaging (quite a change from high school), and your fellow students encourage you to think in different ways. One of my fondest memories is bantering about Aztec and Prussian history over a game of pool.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I'm going to be frank: coming from Southern California, I was unprepared for both the humid summers and the Siberian-esque winters. But once you get past the weather, Shreveport is an ideal college town. Much like the college itself, it's big enough for constant discovery but small enough to make you feel like you have a place.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I lived in Louisiana for two years, and so managed to qualify for TOPS (state funding). Together with FAFSA and the Centenary Presidential Scholarship, all my expenses (even books!) were covered, and I actually have $40 left over this semester. You scoff, but when you're a college student, it's a goldmine.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Centenary doesn't take CLEP credit (to my chagrin), but does accept dual enrollment and AP scores. So make sure you find out how your scores translate to hours.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Self-motivated, ambitious, open-minded, and flat-out awesome.
After working with your advisor to create a proposal, you can pursue an individualized major. Mine is International Relations, with a focus in the Balkans and the Caucasus, and a minor in Political Science. I'm certainly learning a lot, both in and out of class. The professors are easy to talk to, the coursework is engaging (quite a change from high school), and your fellow students encourage you to think in different ways. One of my fondest memories is bantering about Aztec and Prussian history over a game of pool.
I'm going to be frank: coming from Southern California, I was unprepared for both the humid summers and the Siberian-esque winters. But once you get past the weather, Shreveport is an ideal college town. Much like the college itself, it's big enough for constant discovery but small enough to make you feel like you have a place.
I lived in Louisiana for two years, and so managed to qualify for TOPS (state funding). Together with FAFSA and the Centenary Presidential Scholarship, all my expenses (even books!) were covered, and I actually have $40 left over this semester. You scoff, but when you're a college student, it's a goldmine.
Centenary doesn't take CLEP credit (to my chagrin), but does accept dual enrollment and AP scores. So make sure you find out how your scores translate to hours.
Self-motivated, ambitious, open-minded, and flat-out awesome.