Meet anthropology major Lucas Coleman

Written byAmanda Burleigh

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Lucas Coleman
Major
Anthropology
Hometown
Hammond, La.

Where I'm From

I was born in Guatemala and grew up in Hammond, La.

Where I Am

I小蝌蚪APP檓 pursuing my passion for culture by studying anthropology and environmental science. 

Where I'm Going

Use what I've learned at UL Lafayette to make a difference in our world and for our environment.

Lucas Coleman transferred to UL Lafayette because he was drawn to the 小蝌蚪APP小蝌蚪APP檚 culture. 

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In addition to his anthropology major, Lucas in minoring in environmental science

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"When you look at cultures, everything comes from the earth and the environment. So, if we can understand that aspect, then we might understand why cultures develop the way they do.小蝌蚪APP

Lucas小蝌蚪APP檚 passion for the environment led him to create . SAVE currently has 20 active members and participates in trash pickup days at Girard Park and other activities. 

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Lucas is also an active member of . 

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UL Lafayette小蝌蚪APP檚 diverse student population and intimate atmosphere drew Lucas to the 小蝌蚪APP. 

小蝌蚪APP淚 found that UL Lafayette, while we were a smaller school, I think it benefitted the class size,小蝌蚪APP he said. 小蝌蚪APP淭he ability to go up and meet your professor and have those social interactions with them without feeling too much tension or too much pressure to just get them to know your name.小蝌蚪APP

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