鈥淚'm glad I chose the informatics program at UL Lafayette because it had computer science, project management, cybersecurity and a lot of really interesting classes that I wouldn't have gotten through other programs.鈥
"Whatever your situation is, online learning will make it easier; you just have to keep working hard. The best part about it all is that no matter where you live, you鈥檒l get to be a Ragin鈥 Cajun."
"A lot of students in the program don鈥檛 come from a computer science or informatics background, but through our courses, they acquire the skills necessary to succeed."
鈥淚 looked to UL Lafayette, and it just so happened that they were starting this online program. I knew I wanted to be more help to other teachers, and this program would give me the best of both worlds. I could still be with my students, but all the practices I was putting in place, I could also share with my peers.鈥
"One thing I enjoyed about being in systems technology was that I had elective options. The combination of having systems classes that focused on efficiency, while also having business classes that talked about leadership, progress, and employee empowerment will help me a lot throughout my career."
鈥淵ou think that online, you鈥檙e not going to have those interactions, but I actually had great interactions with all of my professors and other students as well. I鈥檝e made connections with people that I still talk to today that I鈥檝e never met in person.鈥
"It's a great opportunity to apply what I've been able to do in the past to drive them toward the new day of health care. I have greater confidence in driving change and decisions, because I better understood the why and not just the technical aspects of the changes in health care."
"My degree has given me the confidence to pursue opportunities that I wouldn鈥檛 have otherwise. Gaining the knowledge that I did, and expanding my skill set, I feel like I鈥檝e exponentially increased my job performance and career opportunities.鈥