Louisiana State University (LSU):

https://www.lsu.edu/,Summary/Analysis/ Response (SAR) Paper

Section 1/ Summary:

LSU is a is a public land-grant research university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. What does LSU look for in a student: Well-educated, Hardworking, Responsible, Smart, Trusting, and Dedicated. Why LSU: It provides many opportunities for graduates, undergraduates, and
those who don’t know what to do in the future. The Author uses Audience and Case Studies.

Section 2/ Analysis:

In the essay, the author shows 1 APATSARC strategy and 1 Rhetorical strategy the University’s website uses encourage students to attend. The author goes to the main website to find different facts and accomplishments about the University to show the reader. For APATSARC, the website uses Audience, in a section of an article called About LSU, one-part states, “they’re dedicated to changing lives”, it makes reader feel interested because states that the university is determined to help if the student is struggling. Another section of the article called Missions and Values, it states “As the flagship institution of the state, the vision of Louisiana State University is to be a leading research-extensive university, challenging undergraduate and graduate students to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal development” it surprises the reader shows that the University will challenge anyone who plans on attending or is already attending to difficult tasks throughout their semester. Another section of the article called Ready to Continue the Tiger Tradition of Excellence? (As if the author is asking the reader or the audience a question), it states “Earning our distinction as an elite research university did not happen by chance. It took passionate commitment for finding answers that others could not. Here at LSU, you will work alongside the most highly acclaimed professors—who are making daily discoveries that positively impact the world—and will have access to unique opportunities and resources that position you for lifelong success.” it amazes the reader by showing how hard working the University is. In a interesting section of the main website named It’s More Than Research shares information saying “At LSU, Louisiana’s flagship institution, the research we perform is not only our duty, but also what drives us. From cancer and diabetes to coastal sustainability, energy, and agriculture, we improve the lives of our neighbors and loved ones every day. In the past year alone, LSU garnered $160 million in research funds, which returned $490 million in economic impact to the state”. This is what the author shares with the reader/ audience or those who want to do more for the university outside of the classroom. In a section called Experience the LSU Community, it states that students can “take a walk around the lakes, catch a show at one of our many theaters or visit one of the galleries or museums on campus”. Another section called Event Calendar consists of movie nights, guest lectures, concerts and more. Both these sections show the reader some of the many activities to do at the university. For Rhetorical, the website uses Case Studies, in a section called LSU by Numbers, it shows the reader or audience many records and achievements, the University has: 35,000+ for Student population, 1 of 24 Universities nationwide holding land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant designations, 16 Division 1 athletic teams, 1 of 8 Universities in the country with a law school, dental school, medical school, veterinary school, and an elite MBA program, $470M Amount of federal funding brought in by LSU institutions to the state, and $5.1B LSU′s economic impact on Louisiana  – A study by the Economics & Policy Research Group at the E. J. Ourso College of Business. On the main website, LSU provides many opportunities for those who wish to attend college there. The website also shows Featured News to those who don’t know what’s happened recently at the campus. It shows different articles like: LSU Home of Most Important Private Collection of African American Poetry, LSU Earns 2021 Tree Campus USA Distinction from Arbor Day Foundation for 10th Year, and Beyond Biodegradable Mardi Gras Beads. The author informs the reader about the Historic Milestones the University has.

Section 3/ Response:

Would I go to this college? If I lived in the state of Louisiana then yes, but right now I’m living in Georgia. The Money System I looked is mind-blowing, Tuition and Fees (Louisiana Resident: $11,958/ Non-Louisiana Resident: $28,635), Housing (Both Louisiana and Non-Louisiana Resident are the same with $8,376), Meal Plan (12 Tiger Meals) (Both Louisiana and Non-Louisiana Resident are also the same with $4,434), In TOTAL for Louisiana Resident: $24,768 and for Non-Louisiana Resident: $41,445. If it moved to Georgia, I would still probably go. If there is one value word that I would describe LSU, it would be success. It describes the result of hard work and dedication the students put in. Early 2022, I was getting interested in the State of Louisiana with their unique Creole and Cajun culture, food, jazz music, Mardi Gras festival and voodoo lore and I wondered what their college level of education is like down there. I wanted to know more about LSU thanks to their football team, when I looked at some live photos of the campus, I was blown away. I then imagined the achievements and accomplishments I could make if I was a student who enrolled there. I would embrace the new atmosphere, environments, and probably learn a lot about Cajun Culture. So, these are all the reason’s why I chose LSU as my chose for the project.