Jason R.
Ambassador at Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Class of 2029
Hometown: Oakdale, LA
Major: Kinesiology
Concentration: Health and Physical Education
Ambassador at Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Class of 2029
Hometown: Oakdale, LA
Major: Kinesiology
Concentration: Health and Physical Education
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.
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 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.
The highlight of my college experience has been the incredible connections I’ve made with both students and faculty. The friends and mentors I’ve met are the reason I love LSUA so much. I’ve created unforgettable memories with people I didn’t even know before coming to this university. Building relationships with faculty like Mr. Caleb Funderburk and Mr. Ethan Lipsey has shown me just how special LSUA truly is. The genuine kindness and ability of students and faculty to make others feel welcome is something uniquely found here at LSUA.