University of Louisiana at Lafayette

of the University of Louisiana-Lafayette states the following: “In our performing arts program, you will engage in intensive study of theater and dance to express your unique vision of the world around you.” It reminded me of the definition of drama, which means a composition in verse that is intended to portray life. The verse explains the reasons why I will continue to practice my craft. That is why I would I like to pursue a Bachelors of Fine Arts at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. In…

Life In Louisiana, 1765-1803 As a descendant from the Acadians and growing up with the large influence of Cajun culture, discovering a historical work on how the culture of Louisiana derived seemed quite appealing. The author of the novel, Carl A. Brasseaux, is a historian of French Colonial North America, and is known for his many works on the history of the modern-day Acadian culture. The author was born in Opelousas, Louisiana, which allowed him to become proficient in studying Louisiana 's…

for the military as a government service (GS) provider; due to the long wait time for appointments and the shortage of advance practice mental health providers, it is imperative and my duty to complete the mission of becoming a MHNP. Drexel University is a prestigious educational institution that…

upon the school in order to set an example. (McNabb, 2012) The NCAA sees the use of the death penalty as an action of last resort and as such it has only been used on five programs: 1952-53 University of Kentucky basketball, 1973-75 University of Louisiana-Lafayette basketball, 1987 Southern Methodist University (SMU) football, 2003-06 Morehouse College soccer and 2005-07 MacMurray College men’s tennis.…

On Wednesday, September 21st, the junior and senior class of my school went to Franklinton High School—where we were introduced to post-secondary institutions such as state universities and local community colleges. I admittedly already had a fair idea of what I planned on doing after school. My “carefully thought-out plan” was this: I would go to Northshore Technical Community College in the summer to get my CNA so that I can gain the patient-care experience necessary for my later plans for…

As a young adult about to face the world alone for the first time, I have been thinking more and more about finances. Between paying for college, affordable housing, college textbooks, and other costs, I have quite a few expenses coming up soon. Recently, my parents and I have started financial planning. We have talked about saving, credit cards, loans, and paying all bills on time. We have also created a budget for me to use once I enter college. Financial planning is important because it helps…

adult Americans cannot hold a job because they are functionally illiterate” (Conover, 2009). According to reporter Kavitha Cardoza, in 2013, “Thirty million adults in the U.S. [lack] basic literacy skills (Cardoza, 2013). In 2014, New Orleans, Louisiana had a staggering illiteracy rate of forty-four percent among its residents (Miller, 2014). Camden County, New Jersey, Freeholder Board Member…

This experiment was performed at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus on March 7, 2017. Pots were prepared using 30 0.95-liter black plastic pots. Each pot was labelled sequentially from 1 to 30 along with the soil treatment it would receive, either 100% vermiculite or 90% vermiculite, and the planting density, either 1, 2, 4, 8, or 16 seeds planted. The 100% vermiculite soil treatment was then prepared by using a clean 0.95-liter black plastic pot and adding 15 pots of vermiculite to…

jurisdiction acting as an agent of the national government” (Sacramento State University). Here, local issues are solved slowly, hindering respective states. Efficiency in solving dilemmas is essential within countries as problems frequently arise. This undermines the purpose of having a unitary government system. In addition, the United States today simply cannot implement such a system with its circumstance. Boston University adds, “Whether a country becomes unitary or federal depends partly…

Independence. He was also the governor of Virginia, ambassador to France, secretary of state, founder of University of Virginia, Congressman, Virginia delegate, first Secretary of State, and vice president . He had more accomplishments in his 83 years of life, than several people’s lifetimes combined. His most proud accomplishments were being the governor of Virginia, president, and founding the University of Virginia. Thomas Jefferson was the second governor of Virginia. He was elected on June…