You’re Planning Your Future — We’re Here to Help
At Lakes Region Community College, we help you discover who you are as you explore programs and potential career paths.
Our supportive faculty and staff are with you every step of the way as you create a pathway towards your goals, complete your general education requirements, and earn an associate degree in areas like liberal arts, business management, and interdisciplinary studies to name a few.
Be part of a long history of successful students who start here… and go anywhere!
Alumni College and Career Pathways
Megan Cathcart
2023 LRCC Graduate
Automotive Service Writer
"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.”
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 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.
Lily Cloutier
2021 LRCC Graduate / Bachelor’s Degree from Plymouth State University
NHTI Nursing Student
“LRCC is a great place to start college, explore interests, and gain confidence and skills for whatever you decide to do next.”
I chose LRCC because it was close to home and affordable. When I graduated from high school, I didn’t know what I wanted to study but I knew I wanted to continue my education.
My professors were all supportive, which made the transition from high school to college significantly less intimidating. My advisor, Professor Freeborn, encouraged me to challenge myself academically, going as far as to help me apply to (and ultimately get into) an undergraduate summer research program at Johns Hopkins. This support was important for me to build confidence as a student and lifelong learner.
The Liberal Arts program at LRCC allowed me to explore academic interests while still staying on track to graduate. When I transferred to Plymouth State University, I was confident that I could succeed in college-level classes. LRCC gave me the academic foundations and study habits I needed to do well in my classes and enjoy them.
I received a bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies from Plymouth State University, and I’m now at NHTI for Nursing. I am set to graduate in 2027 and plan to continue my education so I can become a nurse practitioner. The strong foundation in communication and critical thinking I got at LRCC gave me skills that I still use everywhere, from advocating for my patients in the clinical setting to learning new content in class. I feel like I was well prepared.
LRCC is a great place to start college, explore interests, and gain confidence and skills for whatever you decide to do next.
Brendan Allen
2024 LRCC Graduate
Plymouth State University Education Student
“Having a Liberal Arts degree made transferring to a 4-year college easy since I had all my Gen Eds completed upon arrival.”
I chose LRCC because it was the best way for me to save money, while also starting down the correct path for my career. Having a Liberal Arts degree made transferring to a 4-year college easy since I had all my Gen Eds completed upon arrival.
Currently, I’m a student in the History and Social Studies Education program at Plymouth State University. I’m on track to becoming a teacher within the next year. LRCC has great advisors who were always willing to meet with me to ensure that I was taking the correct classes for a seamless transfer process.
LRCC staff and faculty continuously supported my academic pursuits and helped answer all my questions. They always gave me very valuable feedback and helped push me to achieve my goals. I formed close connections with some of my professors that I still have today.
My advice for high school students that are considering LRCC is to do it. LRCC is a great resource to have in our community. If you are looking for a school that has friendly faculty and staff who understand that life sometimes gets in the way, then this is the school to choose. Attending LRCC was one of the best decisions I have ever made, and it helped me feel comfortable being in a classroom environment again.
The best thing about LRCC is the faculty and staff and the respect that they have for the school community. They are incredibly kind, and they truly care about their students’ success. They offer lots of events that bring the community to the campus and also get students out into the community. The staff opened doors and formed connections for me that I didn’t even know were possible.
Jaylin Tully
2021 LRCC Graduate / Bachelor’s Degree from Florida State University
Paralegal and Law School Applicant
“LRCC provides small class sizes, challenging courses, and easily accessible professors. By the time I applied to a 4-year university, I was more than ready to keep up with my peers.”
I graduated from high school two trimesters early. I originally planned to study for one semester at LRCC to get familiar with college before transferring to a 4-year university. COVID-19 hit less than 2 months into my first semester, and at that point it just made more sense to continue at LRCC and complete my associate degree. LRCC was close to my home, affordable, and offered a flexible schedule so I could work and pursue other ventures while being a fulltime student.
I chose a general Interdisciplinary Studies path at LRCC. I was not completely sure what I wanted to do, so I focused on taking many of my Gen Eds while choosing classes that interested me and deciding what I liked most. It was an ecology class that I took with Professor Simon that helped me to realize that I wanted to pursue environmental law as a career.
After graduating from LRCC, I transferred to Florida State University in Tallahassee. There, I double majored in political science and environmental science, graduating in the top 15% of my class. LRCC provides small class sizes, challenging courses, and easily accessible professors. By the time I applied to a 4-year university, I was more than ready to keep up with my peers. I had already mastered some of the hardest parts about being a driven student, like the ability to reach out for support, problem-solve, and ask the right questions.
I am currently working at Wescott Law as a family law paralegal, while studying for my LSAT. I’m readying my applications to apply for law school in the fall of 2026. I hope to be accepted into a top 50 law school and pursue a career in environmental law as an attorney.
I would tell current and future students: Use your time at LRCC to learn more about yourself and the world around you. Your interests and strengths will light the way for you and help you determine the right career path.
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