Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Top Questions

LSU Pride would have to be the best thing about the University. We are nationally known and those who come from LSU are proud of it. It is rather large, however many of the things that are available wouldn't be possible if we were smaller. People know about LSU and realize that it's the biggest University in Louisiana and it is the State School. I spend most of my time at the Fraternity house. I live here. LSU's administration is often focused on making us a top tier school. While some students realize it will make a diploma for LSU more prestigious, some students have experienced "culture shock" due to the policy changes such as the limit of "W's" allowed when dropping courses. The recent controversy on campus would have to be the Easy Streets. Yes there is very much school pride. An unusual thing about LSU is that we don't have just one rival. When it comes to Athletics, it seems as though any SEC team is our rival depending on the game to be played Saturday night. I'll remember my experiences with the Fraternity at LSU. Lately it seems Easy Streets has created a lot of complaints.

Definately a college town. Baton rouge seems empty when school isn't in session. Baton Rouge revolvs around LSU

Sports and the beautiful campus are the best things. If I could change one thing it would be the parking situations on campus. LSU is alittle too large but it gives you a lot of oppurtunities to meet new people and get super involved. Most of my time on campus is spent in the classrooms, the union grabbing a bite to eat or the library. School pride takes over not only campus but the entire city of Baton Rouge. It's awesome and inspiring. I'm only a sophomore but I have already had so many rememberable experiences. The Florida football game this year made me cry and I walked away from the stadium (after being there for 6 1/2 hours) without a voice from cheering.

The best thing about LSU is its spirit. When you step on campus, you know you are at LSU, it feels like no other place. A sense of community and a feeling that you belong overcomes you as soon as you pass through the gates. I would change parking at LSU, I wish there were parking lots closer to the classes, library, etc. I think LSU is just right, I would probably know more people if it were smaller, but it feels so good to be a part of something SO big. People are usually impressed when they are told I attend LSU, I have never had a negative reaction. Most of my time on campus is spent in classes or in the library. I think LSU's administration is wonderful, I don't know if the school could be ran any better. The biggest school controversey was the homicide of two foreign students at their apartments. The amount of school pride is unbelieveable...we're the national champions!!

LSU is a great place to go if you're looking to continue your education in a place where you won't see the same two faces on any given day. There are lots of students of all different ages, races, nationalities, sexualities, and personalities walking around... and we are known for having a wealth of student organizations. Therefore, it's easy to find your place to fit in! Whether it's through greek life, a club, or an on or off campus job, you're sure to find your "group" of friends quickly. Also, with such a large campus, there are a lot of added conveniences like a free bus system and lots of eateries, coffee shops, and vending machines. We have a McDonald's, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Chic-fil-A, Starbucks, PJ's, sushi restaurant, Blimpee, and Sandela's in the Union. There is a CC's Coffee in the library. Behind the library there is a Subway. Just a short walk off campus there is Wendy's, Smoothie King, Mr. Gatti's, and Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers. Also on campus are plenty of vending machines and even a convenience store near the dormitories. Also, students pay a "tech fee" as part of tuition whcih goes toward making our campus VERY tech-savvy. Our campus is 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} wireless and students can always get a very high speed and secure wireless connection. Computer labs offering WORKING equipment and all the programs you can possibly need are spread out throughout campus and have flexible hours. Through the tech fee, students can also download a lot of expensive programs like Microsoft Office for FREE on their computers! They can also get discounts on software. We have computer testing centers where some professors give exams on a computer. Whether it's biology, math, or astronomy, the student can go take the test on a computer in a testing lab when convenient for him or her during a 3-4 day testing window instead of going take the test in class. This makes so many students relieved because they have extra time to study and can schedule the exams around work or other classes. The LSU area is (to an extent) a college town because you can drive around on any weeknight and find plenty of hot spots around campus for live music, art, religion, or just plain old barhopping and drinking. House parties are constantly going on and most students in Baton Rouge are very friendly and hospitable. There is so much school spirit at LSU. Having recently won the BCS National Championship for the second time, football is our major pride and joy. LSU students go crazy about football season and you haven't seen tailgating until you've seen our campus on a home game day. The most unusual thing about us is that we have a live tiger as our mascot, but Mike is everyone's favorite animal. He has a beautiful multi-million dollar habitat that students and tourists alike visit at all times of the day. Housing on and around campus is very diverse. There are affordable areas to live as well as more luxuirious student housing developments. Tigerland is its own neighborhood of mostly college students living in older, cheaper apartments and there are a handful of very popular bars, stores, and eateries there within walking distance.

Parking needs to improve. LSU's size feels just right. I often see people I have had classes with over the years. I also cross paths with friends regularly. People from New Orleans sometimes look down on LSU. Other than them, people do not seem to care either way. THE REVEILLE loves to stir up silly controversies whenever it came. I quit reading the campus newspaper after last semester. The stories insulted my intelligence. I would say that school pride ranges anywhere from self-loathing to some to excessive.

FOOTBALL SEASON is by far the biggest perk of being an LSU student. The whole spirit of the campus is outstanding and it sucks you in. By the time you finish with one season, you'll be a hardcore, TRUE LSU fan (if you weren't already!). It's really not as large as it seems-- you get to know people within your college (there are several colleges within LSU that house related majors) and its not too hard to meet people. There are ways to make it smaller-- GET INVOLVED, and definitely step out of your shell and talk to that kid next to you. It's definitely a college town, of course with LSU, it's pretty much a college state.. Everyone in Louisiana LOVES LSU and could probably literally bleed purple and gold. Cool places on campus-- THE LAKES. They're right on the outskirts of campus and lots of people walk or jog around them. They're a great place to just hang out and feed the ducks after a long day. "Baton Rouge Beach" is also located along the banks of the lakes. MIKE'S CAGE. Mike VI, our own personal real life tiger, has a habitat right next to the stadium. He's our good luck charm-- if you see him out, you'll have a great day/ace that test/get the job you're interviewing for. If not, better reschedule. THE FOUNTAIN-- Sit next to it and look over your notes. Located conveniently in the quad, it's a great place to focus. JOURNALISM BUILDING-- if you need to study, this is a great place to do it. It's usually quiet and filled with plenty of seating.

The best thing about LSU has to be the tradition and the football games. I don't think I could come up with one thing to change. It's a big school and big campus, but not as overwhelming as you would think. Having recently won the BCS National Championship, people's reactions about me going to LSU are usually pretty positive. I spend most of my time on campus in class; besides that, I don't really study on campus or eat on campus. Baton Rouge is definitely a college town. Life in this city centers around sports, drinking, and tradition. No matter where you look, whether it is on stores' signs, banners, t-shirts, advertisements, etc. there is a huge display of school pride. An unusual thing about LSU would probably be the way we tailgate. Having students from other colleges come visit for games, we usually notice their eyes getting wider and wider at our customs on gameday. I'll always remember the food (boudin, crawfish, jambalaya, etc.), the football games, the crazy nights, and the unity of the student body.

lsu football, school spirit i'd change the parking! it's pretty big but that's ok to me people are like wow, alright, they oto lsu, not impressed or disgusted spend most of my time on campus during class, then i'm never there college town admin is a little unorganized it seems controversy...okeefe? or the girls bball coach unbelieveable amountof school pride unusual-- lot of school spirit? little too much sometimes maybe experience- someone tightrope walking in the quad. going to class in the rain/ parking

The best thing about LSU is that it is a focus on the students learning. One thing I would change about LSU is to have more classes, more extracurricular activities, and more parking. My school is just right. People are very intimidated when i tell them that i go to LSU. I spend most of my time on campus in the Manual Hall going from class to class. The town that my college is in is Eunice. LSU's administration is very involved with the students. The most recent controversy is the threatening voicemail left on a faculty members phone. There is ALOT of school pride. Almost every person you see there are wearing a LSUE T-shirt, have LSU keychain, plate on car, sticker on car, backpack, EVERYTHING you can think of!! The only unusual thing about LSU is that they have alot of room to make parking but dont. Students really have to get there about 30 minutes earlier just to find a spot. One experience i will always remember is my first semester, when it finished, they had fun jumps and food stands...like they were excited that we actually finished. I was so surprised to see that. The most frequent student complaints are the parking situations.