You might guess that a good way to find out about Centenary would be to have your questions answered by young people already on campus. Thanks to our student ambassadors, you can do just that! Check out their profiles below, and pick somebody to contact today.
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- Hometown
- Norman, OK
- Major
- Biology/General Business/Prof. Writing
- Graduation
- 2013
What's your favorite Centenary memory?
"Organic chemistry was a difficult class for me. It was very interesting, but I struggled with memorizing reactions. Therefore, test days were daunting for me. But the professor made it less so by always providing doughnuts during test days. It was always such a nice gesture since I was freaking out, but knowing there were warm glazed doughnuts available as soon as I walked in the door, was calming. And I always thought it was incredibly generous of the teacher to supply doughnuts for everyone, on every test day."
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- Hometown
- Delray Beach, FL
- Major
- Mathematics
- Graduation
- 2013
How has Centenary impacted your life since you've attended?
"Coming from so far away, I've been exposed to many different customs and cultures than I was used too. While difficult at some points, I believe it has helped shape my character and the person I am today. In addition, I feel like I am more open minded and respectful to others beliefs as well. Plus, I easily fell in love with the Louisiana culture, food, and people!"
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- Hometown
- Franklin, TN
- Major
- Health & Exercise Science/ Psychology
- Graduation
- 2012
Why should prospective students choose to come to Centenary?
"Prospective students should come to Centenary for so many reasons... Centenary's campus is so beautiful and all the people at Centenary are so kind and welcoming; anyone can make a home at Centenary. The professors are also great! They know so much about the subjects they teach and are truly passionate about them...Being a small school there are so many opportunities and so much to get involved in. These are just a few of the so many reasons to choose Centenary."
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- Hometown
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Major
- Biology
- Graduation
- 2014
What is your favorite Centenary memory?
"My favorite Centenary memory is the day I was late to Biology class. I decided to take a nap after Chemistry class one day, and I thought I had set my alarm to wake up for my next class, Biology. I woke up to my phone ringing and believe it or not, it was my Biology professor. He was calling me to make sure I was okay since I was late to class!"
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- Hometown
- Owasso, OK
- Major
- Visual Culture/Psychology
- Graduation
- 2013
Why should prospective students choose to come to Centenary?
"Choosing Centenary College gives you the opportunity to come outside of your box and learn new things about yourself. With small class sizes, you learn to speak up, join in group discussions, and learn what it takes to achieve academically. With many different on-campus activities to be involved in, new students have a chance to find something they really enjoy or a group to connect with. Challenging courses and incredible student involvement make Centenary one of a kind."
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- Hometown
- Spring, TX
- Major
- Biology/Business
- Graduation
- 2013
How has Centenary impacted your life since you've attended?
"Since coming to Centenary I have really matured a lot. I have become a lot more outgoing as well. There are so many things to get involved in, so you can find something that you're passionate about and make a difference. With such a small school you aren't a small fish in a big pond, so people will know about things that you've done well and congratulate you on it. I think because of this my confidence has grown, which has allowed me to become more outgoing."
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- Hometown
- Shreveport, LA
- Major
- Education/Latin
- Graduation
- 2013
What's one thing about Centenary that you believe makes this College special?
"Centenary is a family. Everyone (students, faculty, and staff) genuinely cares about you."
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- Hometown
- Minden, LA
- Major
- Psychology
- Graduation
- 2013
What's one thing about Centenary that you believe makes this College special?
"I honestly don’t know where else you could find professors that are as devoted and helpful as those at Centenary. I have real relationships with my professors, and they actually care about me and my education, I think that’s pretty special."
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- Hometown
- Houston, TX
- Major
- English/Biology
- Graduation
- 2014
Why should prospective students choose to come to Centenary?
"You should choose to come to Centenary because no matter who you are, no matter what you like, you will be accepted and find the perfect place where you belong. People really will care about you here, and these days that can be hard to come across. "
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- Hometown
- Little Rock, AR
- Major
- Sociology/Gender Studies
- Graduation
- 2013
How has Centenary impacted your life since you've attended?
"Centenary has impacted my life by giving me many different types of leadership opportunities. Through these experiences, I have learned so much about myself and my leadership style and it has slowly helped me choose my path of life. Through Centenary, I have learned how to give my best and how to lead!"
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- Hometown
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Major
- Business/Accounting, Art
- Graduation
- 2012
What's one thing about Centenary that you believe makes this College special?
"I think the one thing that makes Centenary special are the students. The diversity, the talent, and the motivation that a centenary student has helps them become not only an activate member of their community but and activate member for the school. "
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- Hometown
- Houston, TX
- Major
- Biology/Political Science
- Graduation
- 2014
How has Centenary impacted your life since you've attended?
"I was really nervous about leaving home at first, but I soon found that I had nothing to worry about. We all came from different cities and were all worried that everyone was from Shreveport. That’s what I like about Centenary. Even on a small campus (to which there are a lot of perks), I got to meet so many different people from all over the place. It made me realize how much more I want to travel. I’m really excited to go on a module with Centenary in the spring."
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- Hometown
- Leawood, KS
- Major
- Biology/Neuroscience
- Graduation
- 2012
What's one thing about Centenary that you believe makes this College special?
"One thing that makes the Centenary experience unlike any other college experience is that each student is able to make it what they want. As an individual, you are able to tailor your experience and involvement to your own interests. Not only, is there a niche for every kind of person, you can count on the support of other students, faculty, and even professors in your endeavors. Centenary is truly a close-knit community."
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- Hometown
- Grand Cane, LA
- Major
- Religious Studies/Gender Studies
- Graduation
- 2013
What's your favorite Centenary memory?
"Just one??? Well... I am a member of the world renowned Centenary College Choir. We recently took a trip to Brazil and Argentina and sang "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" in front of the "Christ the Redeemer" statue which overlooks all of Rio de Janeiro. Had i enrolled in another school, I would not have had this opportunity. This coming February we are singing in Carnegie Hall in New York... How awesome is that?!"
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- Hometown
- DeKalb, TX
- Major
- Biology
- Graduation
- 2013
Why should prospective students choose to come to Centenary?
"Centenary offers a whole network of people who are totally invested in your success. Between your peers, the faculty, and Centenary alumni, you feel as though you have a whole team working to help you reach your goals."
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- Hometown
- Galliano, LA
- Major
- Psychology
- Graduation
- 2014
What's one thing about Centenary that you believe makes this College special?
"Centenary is probably one of the only colleges where strong relations are easily build between professors and students. It's comforting to know that you have friends and professors to walk through the college experience with you. At Centenary, you will always have someone there to help and encourage you!."
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- Hometown
- Sterlington, LA
- Major
- Religious Studies
- Graduation
- 2013
What's your favorite Centenary memory?
"Centenary has made a huge impact on my life throughout my two years attending. The administration, faculty, staff, and students have all impacted my opportunties and experiences here tremendously. Opportunties and experiences have arisen that would not have been possible without Centenary shaping those for me. Since attending I have become part of the Advisory Board for the Chirstian Leadership Center, Co-Head Student Ambassador, chair of several committees, and attended several Board of Trustees meetings. Centenary truly values me not only as a student, but as a person. I feel that Centenary College has prepared me to succeed not only here, but in the real world."
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- Hometown
- Elgin, TX
- Major
- English
- Graduation
- 2013
What's your favorite Centenary memory?
"My favorite Centenary moment was during an event called "The Big Event." I've volunteered the last two years, but last year was incredible. Not only could I actually see the difference I was making, but I could see it on the faces of those in need. To realize that the joy the people experienced came from the hands of Centenary students was heartwarming, and I loved that we could come together as the family that we are in order to accomplish something great. Our society really needs people like us, and I was so glad that we could take the initiative."
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- Hometown
- Houston, TX
- Major
- Business Administration
- Graduation
- 2013
How has Centenary impacted your life since you've attended?
"Perspective is how a person views the world around ones-self. It influences the things such as their feelings, or how one interacts with people they meet. A person lacking perspective will be unable to see important things in front of them or recognize the proper choices to make at the crossroads of life. I feel that the liberal arts education that I have received at Centenary College has helped me gain the perspective to step back from the world and see it with a clear mind. It has taught me, on one spectrum, top analyze a situation in order to make the best possible decision and, on the other spectrum, when to listen to what my heart is telling me. I truly feel that by going to this college, I have gained the capacity to figure out how to contribute to this world in the most positive manner. A gift that is beneficial to both myself and society."
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- Hometown
- Shreveport, LA
- Major
- Communications/Spanish
- Graduation
- 2012
Why should prospective students choose to come to Centenary?
"As a prospective student, Centenary has so much to offer! Centenary has such a wide range of academic disciplines, with great opportunities in each. The professors are open and welcoming to all types of students. There are also many extracurricular activities to participate in at Centenary. From Greek Life to Athletics to Christian Leadership Center, there is something for everyone! The student body is diverse, and as a student here, you will meet friends from all over the world. Also, Centenary has great connections both in and out of the Shreveport area, which is important when you are looking for a job or applying to graduate school. Centenary is an overall great experience."
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- Hometown
- Minden, LA
- Major
- Biology
- Graduation
- 2013
How has Centenary impacted your life since you've attended?
"Education has always been very important to me, especially in the field of science. For this reason, I chose to attend the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts, from which I gained an immense amount of knowledge in the field of science. After graduating high school, I wanted to further my education, and Centenary College gave me that opportunity. It has excellent, chemistry, and physics departments, which prepared me well for taking the Medical College Admission Test, or MCAT, in order to apply to medical school."
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- Hometown
- Shreveport, LA
- Major
- Geology
- Graduation
- 2013
What's your favorite Centenary memory
"My favorite Centenary memory would have to be when I was a sophomore during the spring semester. We had just returned from winter break and the forecast called for snow. My friends and I were in Mickle Hall(science building) studying for a Chemistry test, but we couldn't help ourselves from checking the report and school closings every five minutes. We went to bed with the worry of having to take our exam the next morning, but when we woke up everything was covered in snow. All classes were canceled so we bundled ourselves up to go play in the snow. The campus was filled with students building snowmen and having snowball fights. We went to the big hill on campus and began sledding down over and over again. A few minutes later President Rowe arrived with his kids to join us and we all had a great afternoon enjoying the snow!"
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