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“There were just so many different courses that allowed me to think deeply about criminal justice topics I’d never considered before, like crime and media or crime and mental health. I think if ������ο��Ƶs coming into the program allow themselves ... they’ll have their minds opened to a lot of different perspectives that could take them anywhere.” 

“I feel like people think you have to really grind and maybe cut out certain things in your life, but you don’t have to do that. The online program is tailored to people with careers or other responsibilities.” 

“I worked on some assignments during a trip to Disney, I worked on some stuff at the beach... I just loved that I could still have an active life even though I was in school. I think that was the best part.”

“I’m not a typical librarian who just reads books. I do whatever the teachers are teaching in their classrooms. The program taught us how to look at curriculum, so I can have those conversations with my colleagues now to make sure everything is aligned.”

“The general studies degree is so versatile. If you’re entering this program, just go for it, because it doesn’t mean that you’re undecisive. It just means you’re exploring and learning new things along the way.”

“A nursing instructor told this to me... 'Never forget to pay yourself once you’re done.' And remember that nothing worth having comes easy. Don’t give up on yourself because you never know what’s going to find you.”

“If earning your MBA is something you want to do, do it. Put your heart into it, and know that you can achieve it. UL Lafayette will always have a lasting impression on me because of the experience I had.” 

“I didn’t feel like I had to give up so much of my life to get my MBA. I could take my time with it. I could take one class every eight weeks and not feel overwhelmed and really be able to soak in all the education and do my homework and really feel like I’m learning something.”

“The program gave me the flexibility to be able to work on the coursework at my own pace, whenever I wanted to. Everything was on my terms, besides the due date.”

“In criminal justice, there’s no such thing as a stupid question. You’ll find areas that you’re interested in. Pursue those areas, dig deeper, and make it your own.”