Jason R.
Ambassador at Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Class of 2029
Hometown: Oakdale, LA
Major: Kinesiology
Concentration: Health and Physical Education
My favorite spot on campus is...
I have two favorite spots on campus. The first would be the esports lounge. When not studying, I enjoy spending my free time in there. Everytime I'm there I have a smile on my face and the people in there are a tight knit group that are always making each other laugh My second favorite spot is the peaceful area where the swing sets are located near the quad. I love sitting in the swing set, under an oak tree, with a breeze blowing, enjoying the scenic view of LSUA.
My favorite LSUA class/professor is...
My favorite class as of now is my Acedemic Success class with Dr. PJ. The class itself is fun and has created a bond between me and my classmates, my professor, and my student mentor. Every class period we have is fun and it feels like a small family. In addition, as everyone knows, Dr. PJ is the best professor on campus.
My favorite campus tradition is...
My favorite campus tradition is technically not a tradition—at least not yet. The Block Party at the Oaks was my favorite event this year, and I truly hope it becomes an official LSUA tradition. Even though it was freezing cold, students came together to have a great time. I was working a booth during the event, and that perspective allowed me to see the joy on everyone’s faces and the genuine smiles being shared. It perfectly captured what LSUA is all about: family coming together.
My advice to incoming students is...
My advice to incoming students is simple...socialize. While focusing on school is important, enjoying your college experience matters just as much. The best way to do that at LSUA is by connecting with others. Find a group of people—or even just one person—to become friends with. Believe it or not, having friends can actually help you succeed academically. You need to make time for yourself and the things you enjoy, and spending that time with a new friend can make all the difference. And who knows, maybe they’ll even know the answers to your next biology quiz.