Pre-Dental. SGA. Swimmer. Ambassador.
"Coming to Centenary and being able to understand and see empirically that Centenary would not only change me academically and push me academically, but change me as person to allow me to grow into that stage of life and into a person who is set for dental school."
Accounting. Football. RA. SGA. BSU. Ambassador.
"You feel as though you’re a star player because of the Centenary environment. The fans that always greet you. The fans that say, ‘Hey, good job out there! Let’s have a good one!’ It’s just, like, you matter. And that’s all that matters."
Pre-Law. Gymnast. RA.
"90% of pre-law students get accepted into law school, and I think that’s a really awesome number to have. We have an LSAT prep course that we offer on campus, and that’s really awesome because I know that some students get really anxious taking tests and they want to be as prepared as possible."
Sports Management. Greek Life. Legacy. Ambassador.
“You find your place here. You find your people. You are supported like all the time in everything you do. And there’s a million things to get involved in. You’ll know everyone, and you won’t ever feel alone here.”
Business. Basketball. Texan.
“You have to really dial into your academics. I’m a student first before I’m an athlete.”
Business. Opera. Resident Assistant.
“Centenary is a small campus, but there are so many opportunities you may not get at a bigger school because there are so many other people.”
Political Science. Soccer. SAAC. Transfer. Legacy.
"There are so many ways to get involved here on campus, and there’s a spot for everyone.”
History. English. Football. Resident Assistant.
"I love the culture here at Centenary. I love being in an area where everyone wants to succeed and be their best self.”
Psychology. French. Student Involvement Intern.
“Centenary is the perfect mix of quiet but also energetic. We have the advantage of having a really small campus that allows you to be as engaged as you want to be.”
Pianist. Business. Greek Life. CLC.
“I love Centenary. I love how small it is, and it feels different from the rest of Shreveport. It’s almost like its own bubble. It’s like a big family. Everybody knows everybody.”
Psychology. Art. Black Student Union.
“I’m a first-generation college student, so getting scholarships was really important for me. Also, I really wanted to go to Paris!”
Business Administration. Leadership. Local.
"As soon as I got on campus, I felt right at home. Everyone was welcoming, and everyone is so close."
Legacy. Greek Life. Ambassador. Golf.
“Centenary is in my family. But it’s also my family. It’s great to go to Centenary and feel like you’re at home.”
English. Congo Editor. Poetry. Maroon Jacket.
“I think there’s a place for anyone here at Centenary. We’re a small campus, but it really allows you to make those connections and meet people.”
French. Business. Actor. Le Quartier Français.
“Centenary has everything you need. They’ve got a million clubs. There’s a chance for everyone to do everything.”
Education. Gymnastics. FCA.
“I love it! We have such a pretty campus. I came here for the gymnastics team. Anyone can find their spot and their niche.”
First Gen. Maroon Jacket. Communication. Mentor.
“There are a lot of opportunities here at Centenary to find your niche, to find the thing that you, as a person, can grow in.”
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