If you want to do pharmacy or chemistry this is definitely the school to attend. The teachers are excellent but the administration is not entirely on top of things. Like many places in Louisiana, it's who you know, not what you know; if you want to get something taken care of you'll have to be persistent.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
They're going to nail you with fees. Try and take advantage of all the extra services ULM offers because they're charging you for them either way. Go to class, study your hardest, and enjoy yourself. The campus is beautiful and full of friendly people.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Study. Seriously. Many of the teachers offer extra study sessions after class to help you prepare for tests. They care about how well you do and they are there to help.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
How good or bad your dorm experience is is really dependent more on who you end up rooming with. Some of the dorms are better than others, which is to be expected, but every dorm head will be trying their hardest to be there for you, and the game nights are a good way to make friends.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food is delicious, if a little over-seasoned, and the staff are friendly. There are a multitude of options other than the cafeteria which are great if you want to change things up. There is usually a fair amount of variety in the cafeteria, and if you aren't up for a hot meal, burgers and pizza are practically always available.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are plenty of events going on around campus and lots of clubs you can join. ULM very persistently encourages participation in events rather than staying cooped up in your dorm room. The area directly around ULM is not the best but if you get on the interstate there is a hub of shopping centers and restaurants about ten minutes away.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
They're pricey but worth it. Try and get a scholarship if you can. You get the same level of education as LSU, but with more care of you as an individual and much, much smaller classes.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
It's been a while since I went but I distinctly remember something involving mud.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, etc. There are many other classes available but this is where the most emphasis is placed. If you're willing to live out in Monroe it's more than worth it.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are a ton of clubs and activities to participate in, and you don't have to figure it out for yourself, the staff will encourage you to go to these and will tell you where they are and what time if you ask.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Firstcall sends alerts to your cell phones; dorms, especially the girls' dorms, constantly monitor who is going in and out; and there are emergency phones placed all around campus. The police are right at the front of the campus, but in my time there I only ever saw them need to come out when traffic lights went down.
If you want to do pharmacy or chemistry this is definitely the school to attend. The teachers are excellent but the administration is not entirely on top of things. Like many places in Louisiana, it's who you know, not what you know; if you want to get something taken care of you'll have to be persistent.
They're going to nail you with fees. Try and take advantage of all the extra services ULM offers because they're charging you for them either way. Go to class, study your hardest, and enjoy yourself. The campus is beautiful and full of friendly people.
Study. Seriously. Many of the teachers offer extra study sessions after class to help you prepare for tests. They care about how well you do and they are there to help.
How good or bad your dorm experience is is really dependent more on who you end up rooming with. Some of the dorms are better than others, which is to be expected, but every dorm head will be trying their hardest to be there for you, and the game nights are a good way to make friends.
The food is delicious, if a little over-seasoned, and the staff are friendly. There are a multitude of options other than the cafeteria which are great if you want to change things up. There is usually a fair amount of variety in the cafeteria, and if you aren't up for a hot meal, burgers and pizza are practically always available.
There are plenty of events going on around campus and lots of clubs you can join. ULM very persistently encourages participation in events rather than staying cooped up in your dorm room. The area directly around ULM is not the best but if you get on the interstate there is a hub of shopping centers and restaurants about ten minutes away.
They're pricey but worth it. Try and get a scholarship if you can. You get the same level of education as LSU, but with more care of you as an individual and much, much smaller classes.
It's been a while since I went but I distinctly remember something involving mud.
Biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, etc. There are many other classes available but this is where the most emphasis is placed. If you're willing to live out in Monroe it's more than worth it.
There are a ton of clubs and activities to participate in, and you don't have to figure it out for yourself, the staff will encourage you to go to these and will tell you where they are and what time if you ask.
Firstcall sends alerts to your cell phones; dorms, especially the girls' dorms, constantly monitor who is going in and out; and there are emergency phones placed all around campus. The police are right at the front of the campus, but in my time there I only ever saw them need to come out when traffic lights went down.