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“The nursing program is definitely a close-knit group of people. We study together, we go to clinical together, we carpool to the bus stop, and we eat lunch together. By the time you graduate, it’s like having your siblings graduate with you because you spend so much time together.”

“Always be fair and inclusive. Be your authentic self, letting people know you. And be genuine in your interest in each member of your team both professionally and personally.”

“I chose to study human development and family science because I have a strong desire in helping others. I believe my purpose in life is to make a difference in someone’s life. By choosing this path it gives me the opportunity to understand children, families, and the human development of life.”

“I took an interest in studying how the political process works. It was through these classes that I realized that issues in society can be solved through proper public policy analysis.”

“Learning the most up-to-date drafting and rendering software appealed to designers who were looking to hire me because they did not have those skills in-house.”

“As an international student, my experience was one of a kind. The Cajun community was so welcoming and warm that it made me forget I was so far away from home. Thanks, Lafayette, for your welcoming spirit!”

“(NASA) put me to work on the lunar module. This was in the middle of Gemini, so they hadn't begun to fly the Apollo vehicles yet. I started at the ground level of developing the mechanics for flying the lunar module.”

“I knew I wanted to be a therapist. I chose sociology and psychology because I had a passion to learn more about human behavior and interactions. I was always intrigued and driven to understand why people do what they do and what influences that.”

“It is such a bright spot that it is really often times overlooked. The school, the professors, and the people and fellow economists – I could not imagine a better program and one that’s more grounded in the human aspect of economics.”