Louisiana State University Reviews

I don’t think the security is as...

I don’t think the security is as good as it could be. I feel safe during the day, but at night, I wouldn’t walk around campus by myself.

Since the tragic incidents that...

Since the tragic incidents that happened, our security is better than ever. Drastic measures have been taken to make sure students feel safer on campus. Areas are better lit, shrubbery has been trimmed to open up areas, police are more evident, security measures into events are higher, and transportation is provided (free of charge) at night around campus, amongst other things.

The security is pretty good, but...

The security is pretty good, but like every other university, mistakes are going to happen. People just have to be smart when going around at night . . . never walk alone or things like that, and also, there is always the option of calling Campus Transit!

I have found that most of my...

I have found that most of my teachers really want me to do well. If you take the opportunity to seek their assistance, nine times out of ten they are delighted to help. I’ve had the occasional language barrier issue with a foreign language teacher, but usually, as long as they see you putting forth effort to understand and do your best, they’re lenient about basic cultural and linguistic differences.

I have found that the teachers are...

I have found that the teachers are only as good as they want to be; some are very thorough and helpful, while with some, it’s obvious they do only what they have to do to keep their job. I find the same thing with classes—they are only as interesting as teachers try to make them.

The teachers are usually...

The teachers are usually passionate, though I’ve had one or two that didn’t know the material or couldn’t articulate the information clearly. Most of them, however, do understand how to get to students and teach what they are passionate about. In that sense, students learn which teachers highlight certain points and can try to get that instructor instead of one who isn’t interested in the same field.

People say that LSU is all...

People say that LSU is all partying, all the time. I would have to say that if that’s what you want it to be, then that’s what it will be. But if you are like me and aren’t exactly hip on going to bars and clubs, there are so many more ways to have fun, and they aren’t hard to find. It is so easy to get involved on campus and meet people without having to party all the time!

Bless the efforts of diversity,...

Bless the efforts of diversity, but it still is Louisiana. There is still a huge barrier between students evidenced by the cafeterias being segregated by an invisible law.

Some of the hottest people in the...

Some of the hottest people in the South. The guys have long, swoopie hair, as do the girls. Everyone’s really trendy. It’s kind of annoying that practically everyone (in the Greek community) wears polos, but LSU is very diverse. Some girls are fake, snobby, stereotypical sorority b*tches, and some of the guys are pompous fraternity a-holes, but it’s probably like that at every campus.

The campus is diverse due to a...

The campus is diverse due to a large number of graduate students, but the campus does not have very many African Americans. Most African Americans attend the nearby Southern University.

Of course we have a little bit of...

Of course we have a little bit of everyone, but the white Protestants pretty much overtake the place.

Greek life is huge. There are 10...

Greek life is huge. There are 10 sororities and around 18 fraternities that have pledge classes of up to 80 people. Greeks dominate some of the bars and lots of the parties. Not being Greek is not detrimental to the social scene; there are non-Greeks that are friends with Greeks, and it’s all one big, happy family.

There’s always enough parking—the...

There’s always enough parking—the problem is just how far you have to walk once you find a spot.

LSU has an awesome atmosphere and...

LSU has an awesome atmosphere and a thriving social scene. Plenty of fun is to be had if one attends sporting events and participates in the campus and local social scene. There is no place like LSU.

I am very, very pleased with my...

I am very, very pleased with my school experience. I have had the best time, learned a lot, and met some great friends. The first year, especially the first semester, is a big adjustment, but it all settles down after that. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

It’s a blast! There’s always a...

It’s a blast! There’s always a party, and the food is incredible.

LSU is amazing. It’s a blast. I’m...

LSU is amazing. It’s a blast. I’m going on National Student Exchange to get away for a while, though, because if you’re from here, it gets kind of stifling after a while. I just need a break. Also, there are so many opportunities with the NSE, and the Louisiana tuition program covers the cost of going away for a semester or a year.

I rue the day I graduate and enter...

I rue the day I graduate and enter the real world. LSU is what you make of it, and most people make it the most fun five or so years of their lives. You can work hard and get a great education, but what makes this place great is what you do out of class. People are friendly despite the size of the campus, and there is always something to do.

The only problem with Tigerland...

The only problem with Tigerland (one of the main bar areas) is that it is run by the Greeks and therefore has some outlandish dress code rules for guys. I come from one of the most traditionalist towns (College Station, TX) and have lived in the most conservative state in the union (Wyoming) but have never had to take out any of my piercings. At Tigerland, they all have to come out. It's probably more about liability than anything. I guess that's what I get for going to a bar that's packed with drunken frat guys who constantly want to fight anyone and everyone that comes within arm's reach.

One word: Shaq!

I never wanted to come to LSU. But...

I never wanted to come to LSU. But the moment I stepped on campus, I fell in love. There is something about this place that you can’t describe that gets in your skin and makes you enjoy everything about this school. It has something for everyone. There are more than 350 organizations to get involved in, so you’re bound to find something you like. The people are friendly and amazingI learn something new everyday. The energy and pride at LSU is an experience in itself amongst the education, friends, and fun.

I love LSU and could not see...

I love LSU and could not see myself anywhere else. There is a unique camaraderie and pride shared by LSU students, faculty, and alumnae. There is an organization and a major for everyone at LSU. The diversity of experiences that LSU offers is very important to me. I feel like, overall, it continues to grow and change for the better, and I don’t think LSU is afraid to use trial and error to find the best way to run things. I feel like a student’s education is what the student puts into it. I’ve worked hard at LSU, and I feel like I’ve learned a lot because of it. I don’t feel like the vastness of LSU is a bad thing. At LSU, they don’t hold your hand and spoon feed you, and I feel that it really gives students fresh from high school a chance to sink or swim on their own. In my opinion, that’s what college is for.

Frat hard, frat often. Greek life...

Frat hard, frat often. Greek life is fun, but I would not say it dominates the scene. Sometimes, I don’t see a flipped up collar for an entire minute. It’s like Greece—it’s Greek, but you don’t want it to be, you know, too Greek.

It dominates the social scene if...

It dominates the social scene if you are close-minded and like Greek life. There are other things to do than keg stands. You just have to be creative.

Greek life catches mixed opinions;...

Greek life catches mixed opinions; there’s always going to be some opposed to it, but it does dominate things because so many people are involved in it. It’s not for everyone, but I would definitely recommend trying it out.