09/02/2026
As a first-generation college student herself, Dr. Adrienne Davis knows what it feels like to enter college without knowing the unspoken rules. She once left college because she felt like she didn’t belong. Years later, she returned, earned three degrees (two from LSUS), and now stands on the other side of the classroom helping students navigate the same journey.
At the 2026 First-Year Convocation, Dr. Davis shared her story of finding a sense of belonging while navigating the "hidden curriculum" as a first-generation student. And everyone at LSUS agrees with her advice: "Find someone on campus, a professor or a mentor, who you feel like you can connect with. Go to their office hours, introduce yourself, ask them questions. Ask them the questions I was too scared to ask."
LSUS is filled with professors, mentors, advisors, tutors, counselors, and fellow Pilots who are ready to help you feel anchored in the Pilot community.
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