I absolutely love getting up for class, even those dreaded 8 o'clocks. I did change my major after my very first semester, and now that I am in a program that I love the work comes so easily. It does not feel like work to me most of the time. The teachers are helpful and supportive and the methods are thorough. I truly have no complaints when it comes to the educators in my college.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Being from New Orleans and never even seeing or hearing about Lafayette, I thought I was going to be in the country. Lafayette may not be like New Orleans but it has a lot to do on and off campus. The Student Government Association, Resident Hall Association, and University Program Council all make sure we have enough to keep us entertained. Whether you like to show off your school spirit at a sporting event, study in a quiet location or in a group, work out or relax in a pool at the newly renovated gym, or dance like crazy while participating in a fun paint war, UL Lafayette has something for you. Want to join a sport or club? UL Lafayette has a large array of clubs and sports including intramural. If you cannot find a sport or club for you, its no problem because you can just make one! New clubs are added all the time. Volunteer or raise awareness? We have a large number volunteer opportunities and a lot of ways to bring attention to things you like. In to the nightlife? No problem. UL Lafayette is immediately down the street from the Friday night hang outs known as The Strip or The McKinley Strip and a short drive or walk from the Saturday hotspots downtown. You get the liveliness of a big city with the peace and quiet of a little country town. Whether your on campus or off, partying or not, there is something for you.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
There are a lot of complaints about the slow rising of tuition and fees here and UL Lafayette, however, it is one of the less expensive schools in Louisiana. Paying a little over $7,000 dollars, I get to live on campus in an apartment with my two best friends, eat 12 meals a week (including weekends) in the Cafeteria, and with declining balance eat at any other food place on campus. Living in the dorms, you got nice facilities, a great room, and free access to Washers and Dryers. I also get to enter any of the UL Lafayette home sporting events for free as well as free transportation to and from such school sponsored events and south campus by bus during the day. A shuttle brings students to south campus as well as anywhere else on campus at night until 12 midnight . Being a Ragin Cajun also gains you entrance into the newly renovated recreation hall with pool and rock wall. I am given an Academic Advisor to assist me with scheduling and access to a wealth of information in our school library.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Take full advantage of all of the opportunities you have at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Know what tools are available to you. Worried about the cost of books? Follet's, a bookstore right by campus allows you to rent most of your books for the entire semester for a much lower price than purchasing. Pick a major that you will like and stick to it. Do not be afraid to ask for help because most of the people on campus are truly friendly and teachers are really understanding.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
UL Lafayette is a beautiful campus great for serious academics, social butterflies, Artist, Educators, People interested in Greek life, Communications, Pre-Med, Pre-Law, Athletes, and many more. If you are seeking diversity on a beautiful campus with a large array of things to do and see, you Ragin Cajun material.
I absolutely love getting up for class, even those dreaded 8 o'clocks. I did change my major after my very first semester, and now that I am in a program that I love the work comes so easily. It does not feel like work to me most of the time. The teachers are helpful and supportive and the methods are thorough. I truly have no complaints when it comes to the educators in my college.
Being from New Orleans and never even seeing or hearing about Lafayette, I thought I was going to be in the country. Lafayette may not be like New Orleans but it has a lot to do on and off campus. The Student Government Association, Resident Hall Association, and University Program Council all make sure we have enough to keep us entertained. Whether you like to show off your school spirit at a sporting event, study in a quiet location or in a group, work out or relax in a pool at the newly renovated gym, or dance like crazy while participating in a fun paint war, UL Lafayette has something for you. Want to join a sport or club? UL Lafayette has a large array of clubs and sports including intramural. If you cannot find a sport or club for you, its no problem because you can just make one! New clubs are added all the time. Volunteer or raise awareness? We have a large number volunteer opportunities and a lot of ways to bring attention to things you like. In to the nightlife? No problem. UL Lafayette is immediately down the street from the Friday night hang outs known as The Strip or The McKinley Strip and a short drive or walk from the Saturday hotspots downtown. You get the liveliness of a big city with the peace and quiet of a little country town. Whether your on campus or off, partying or not, there is something for you.
There are a lot of complaints about the slow rising of tuition and fees here and UL Lafayette, however, it is one of the less expensive schools in Louisiana. Paying a little over $7,000 dollars, I get to live on campus in an apartment with my two best friends, eat 12 meals a week (including weekends) in the Cafeteria, and with declining balance eat at any other food place on campus. Living in the dorms, you got nice facilities, a great room, and free access to Washers and Dryers. I also get to enter any of the UL Lafayette home sporting events for free as well as free transportation to and from such school sponsored events and south campus by bus during the day. A shuttle brings students to south campus as well as anywhere else on campus at night until 12 midnight . Being a Ragin Cajun also gains you entrance into the newly renovated recreation hall with pool and rock wall. I am given an Academic Advisor to assist me with scheduling and access to a wealth of information in our school library.
Take full advantage of all of the opportunities you have at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Know what tools are available to you. Worried about the cost of books? Follet's, a bookstore right by campus allows you to rent most of your books for the entire semester for a much lower price than purchasing. Pick a major that you will like and stick to it. Do not be afraid to ask for help because most of the people on campus are truly friendly and teachers are really understanding.
UL Lafayette is a beautiful campus great for serious academics, social butterflies, Artist, Educators, People interested in Greek life, Communications, Pre-Med, Pre-Law, Athletes, and many more. If you are seeking diversity on a beautiful campus with a large array of things to do and see, you Ragin Cajun material.