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The number of highly recruited, overachieving high school seniors who make Nicholls their university of choice might surprise you. Each fall, the admissions office brings in a diverse group of talented freshmen with high aspirations. Here\u2019s a glimpse at six of our 2013 Colonel freshmen and what attracted them to Nicholls:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\"kaylee.cole\"<\/a>Kaylee Cole
\nBiology\/pre-med major from Raceland <\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cI wanted a place I could call home, a university where people would care about me as a person, not just a student. As a pre-med major, I know I\u2019ll be taking difficult classes, and at Nicholls, the professors are so willing to help. When it came down to making my college decision, I felt I could have more success at Nicholls.\u201d<\/td>\n

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\"Look<\/a>Keating McFarland<\/strong>
\n Culinary arts major from Mount Desert, Maine<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cI looked at big culinary schools in the Northeast, but I wanted a change of scenery. Plus, I\u2019ve been a trumpet player for 10 years, so I asked my guidance counselor to look for schools where I could pursue culinary and music. I love the atmosphere down here \u2014 great food, great music, diverse people.\u201d<\/td>\n

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\"Camille<\/a>Camille Comeaux<\/strong>
\nBiology\/predentistry major from
\nBaton Rouge <\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cI narrowed my college list down to small schools, and when I toured Nicholls, I fell in love with how friendly the people were. It\u2019s also neat because Gouaux Hall is named after my great-grandfather and its auditorium is named after my grandfather. I think they would be tickled to know that I\u2019m now a Nicholls student.\u201d<\/td>\n

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\"marina.lilly\"<\/a>Marina Lilly<\/strong>
\nBusiness administration major
\nfrom Dallas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cIt came down to three schools, and Nicholls had everything I was looking for \u2014 a friendly environment, small class sizes and a successful women\u2019s basketball program that wasn\u2019t too far away from home but not too close either.\u201d<\/td>\n

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\"James<\/a>James LeBlanc<\/strong>
\nFinance major from Bourg <\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cI applied to two other larger universities, but I decided on Nicholls because of its affordability and its business school accreditation, which is a really big thing. I also own my own business, Elite Home and Lawn Care, so I\u2019ll be able to continue doing that while earning my degree.\u201d<\/td>\n

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\"Tyler<\/a>Tyler Chiasson<\/strong>
\nAthletic training major from
\nMorgan City <\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cAfter serving in the U.S. Air Force for six years, I worked offshore for a few months and then realized that I wanted to take advantage of my military benefits to attend college. Nicholls was not only close to home but also offered a welcoming environment for veterans \u2014 from social events to help with scheduling classes.\u201d<\/td>\n

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