Megan Cathcart
2023 LRCC graduate
Current automotive service writer
LRCC was very affordable and provided me with scholarships and opportunities that other colleges and universities did not, and that made the decision so much easier. I chose the Liberal Arts program because it made the most sense for my work / life balance and what I was trying to accomplish. I took a variety of classes but was still able to choose extra courses that really honed in on my artistic and creative abilities, which led to my career in automotive service writing.
My English and literature classes helped with my writing and creative thinking, and my professors were the absolute best I could have ever asked for. They treated us with the utmost respect yet still made the classroom environment fun and kept us engaged. I find that the professors had such a great approach to teaching people of all ages so that everyone of every background and age felt comfortable.
I would like to tell any high school students that are on the fence about college or their futures in general that it all works out in the end. LRCC is such a great starting point when you’re unsure where you want to go in terms of a career or if you don’t know where you will end up. There is so much to find out about yourself as you move into adulthood. Attending LRCC means you have peers and a staff support system at your fingertips, while saving so much money and not having to move far away from everything you know.
The best thing about LRCC is truly the staff and the campus. LRCC has small classrooms and a very close-knit community, so I never felt that I had questions that went unanswered. The campus is so clean and so well taken care of. When I was on campus for classes, I was always happy to be there because it feels so inviting. The faculty and staff carry LRCC and make it superior. Everyone from the professors to administrators will meet you with kindness and understanding every step of the way. They want you to succeed and will help you reach your goals.