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LSU has always been a school whose reputation for raucous partying and great athletics precede its academic standing. And in a school with over 30,000 students in all different fields of study, it’s hard to feel like your personal education matters that much to anyone. Some classes are so jaw-droppingly huge, it seems impossible that anyone would even notice if you just stopped going. But under all the purple and gold regalia, the heart of a true academic institution remains. Through programs like the residential colleges and the Honors College, through professors involved in groundbreaking research, and through multiple programs designed to actually engage students, LSU tries
hard to make students feel like much more than just a Social Security number.

LSU is broken down into specific “schools” with several majors under their jurisdiction. Schools like the College of Art and Design help students cluster with people of similar interests and receive help from someone with a greater knowledge in their field. The current plans of the Flagship Agenda have changed many LSU programs for the better. The school is excelling in new areas of academics and working to utilize more teachers with motives in research and higher academic ranking. LSU’s not Harvard, and its athletics will probably always draw more attention than its academics. However, the school offers students plenty of opportunities to learn about whatever they wish. LSU is what you make of it. The more you put into your major and education, the better education you will receive.

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MattH122790

Computer Engineering '13

5.0

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Some of the best Academics out there

I am a current student at LSU, and know exactly how extremely difficult it is to succeed here. If you want the some of the best education you can get your hands on, then this is a great place for you. To pass any test, midterm, or final exam you WILL know everything there is to know about that subject. The amount of work is so much you have to spend all day, 5 days a week to keep up. Everyone here takes a school=life approach, so everyone (including myself) is studying constantly. Because of how hard the academics are, its hard to have a social life and have fun because everyone goes home for the weekends. The other students suggest joining a student organization or fraternity to improve the LSU experience, but when you are studying 24/7 to keep up it doesn`t seem like any of those are a safe option. If you are concentrated mainly on a excellent education and not concerned about a social life, then you would love it here.

Mar 10, 2012

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chasecurtis07

Business Management '14

3.8

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Best for the Money

The academics at LSU are very rigorous and challenging. The university is making changes to become one of the best universities in the country.

Feb 28, 2012

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Dross13

Broadcast Journalism '15

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Broadcast Journalism Major

The manship school provides lots of assistance and oppurtunities. We have a wonderful student media program that allows you to get hand on experience in your chosen field. Work loads completely depend on what proffessor you have, but they are usually all pretty helpful. There are several news stations in the area that take in interns so that is pretty helpful as well.

Jan 01, 2012

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