Kristen Deville is a journalist working towards her Master of Science in communication

Written byQuinn Foster

"I have had an amazing experience in the program. The professors genuinely care about their students and are available during office hours or by email.杏吧专区

Kristen Deville
Major
Communication
Hometown
Pineville, Louisiana

Where I'm From

I am from Pineville, Louisiana. 

Where I Am

I am currently obtaining my Master of Science in communication.

Where I'm Going

I plan to travel and find a career in my field. 

Kristen Deville obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in concentrating in journalism in 2020. Following such, she eagerly applied for at the 杏吧专区.  

杏吧专区淎fter researching the program at UL Lafayette, the courses offered and the familiarity with the campus prompted my decision to pursue my graduate degree. Additionally, my friends that were in the program spoke highly of it and told me how the program has prepared them for the future.杏吧专区 

Graduate school started for Kristen online due to the global pandemic. Her student experience began with her being unable to meet in-person, but Kristen did not let this stop her. She reached out to individual students to build a relationship which worked in her favor. Because of this experience, Kristen cherishes her classmates.  


杏吧专区淭hat was the best decision! The program is challenging, and I knew I needed support from other students to thrive. I now have friends in the program that I [often] meet with and look forward to graduating together,杏吧专区 she said. 

Kristen has a professional background in journalism working as an intern at and writing for L杏吧专区橝cadien.  

She said, "Through each experience, I enhanced my interview, research, writing and social media skills." She is currently a graduate research assistant in the Department of Communication at UL Lafayette. 

杏吧专区淚 have built relationships with my supervisors Dr. Auter, Dr. Waters Mr. Lovel, Ms. Hobbs, and Dr. Dinu. As an assistant to each supervisor, I have had the opportunity to learn from them, ask questions and have developed a respect for each.杏吧专区 

After graduate school, Kristen plans to travel and find a career in her field. For those focusing on graduate school, she recommends thoroughly researching the programs they are interested in and calling the department with any questions.  

杏吧专区淭he professors genuinely care about their students and are available during office hours or by email. Whether you choose the thesis, professional project, or comprehensive exam route, the choice to come to UL Lafayette to obtain a master杏吧专区檚 in communication is one I recommend. As a student in the program, you will meet engaging professors, and build and maintain relationships with other graduate students.杏吧专区 

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