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The College Tour
Discover what makes SFA unique through the eyes of our students. Experience campus life, academic excellence and the Lumberjack spirit in this special behind-the-scenes look.
Meet Our Students
Discover what makes SFA special through the voices of our outstanding student body, each bringing their unique perspective and passion to the Lumberjack community.
Why did you choose SFA?
I honestly chose SFA for the ROTC program. It really got my foot in the door, but I also chose it because I fell in love with the campus. The whole area gives a hometown feeling, and it definitely feels like home.
What do you love most about SFA?
The people make SFA. It's just big enough to where you can find your crowd but not so overwhelming you feel lost. I think anyone can make a friend here and also make it their home.
Why did you choose SFA?
All of my previous mentors from middle and high school came here, and they talked nothing but praise about the music program. They talked about the SRT program because they knew I had an interest in making music, and after doing some research, I just knew I had to audition and come to SFA.
What do you love most about SFA?
Definitely the communities I'm in and friends I've made. Those people have become a second family to me. Everyone I've met is down to earth, and they're the sweetest people.
Why did you choose SFA?
I chose SFA because of its outstanding nursing program and the incredible opportunities it offers. I also selected it because of the fun campus traditions like The Big Dip ring ceremony and Homecoming!
What do you love most about SFA?
I love that the campus is relatively small compared to other universities, and that it doesn't overwhelm you. I also love the support that the community of Nacogdoches gives to SFA, bringing everyone together.
Why did you choose SFA?
There were several factors that made SFA my top choice: the faculty's evident passion for teaching, the beautiful scenery and environment surrounding the campus, the incredible environmental science and forestry program, and the abundance of opportunities to join organizations and get involved.
What do you love most about SFA?
The 68 acres of recreational trails provide hands-on experience for students studying forestry and environmental science. I have had lots of research opportunities starting my freshman year, which has been a great foundation for my résumé.
Why did you choose SFA?
In the sixth grade, I visited SFA for a Model United Nations competition. The student center and the whole vibe of the campus felt welcoming and real. When it came time to apply to colleges, I applied only to SFA because I knew this was where I belonged. No other campus ever felt quite like home.
What do you love most about SFA?
SFA doesn't just welcome you in — it makes you feel like you were meant to be here all along. One of my favorite things is seeing familiar faces everywhere I go. No matter how much SFA grows, it still has that close-knit, home-away-from-home feeling.
Why did you choose SFA?
The School of Theatre and Dance was the main pull for me to attend SFA because of the diverse concentrations and hands-on approaches to studying the arts. I knew I would get widespread knowledge of the theatre and get to experience lots of different roles on and off the stage.
What do you love most about SFA?
The tight-knit community built on campus. Professors and peers alike are incredibly encouraging and supportive, and I truly feel like I am growing in my craft. I get to do what I love every single day, which is all anyone can ask for.
Why did you choose SFA?
I chose SFA because the moment I walked on campus, I immediately felt at home. The Jack Walkers who greeted me, students I interacted with and faculty I ran into on my tour all made the school feel like it could be my second home.
What do you love most about SFA?
I love how supportive the community is. Everyone is so quick to help you and be there for you. It truly has become my home away from home.
Why did you choose SFA?
When I found out SFA's aviation program offers top-tier flight training experience while allowing students a chance to earn a four-year degree, I knew this was the place to start my journey.
What do you love most about SFA?
One of the things that drew me to SFA was its commitment to innovation in aviation education. As one of the first schools in Texas to offer a four-year aviation degree, SFA provides an exceptional blend of classroom instruction and hands-on flight training.
Why did you choose SFA?
SFA had a STEM partnership with my high school, so I would visit the campus often. Those experiences helped me fall in love with the university and its STEM program.
What do you love most about SFA?
What I love most about SFA is the strong STEM program and the calm, welcoming atmosphere on campus.
Why did you choose SFA?
SFA was immediately the most welcoming college I had ever experienced, and testimonies from hometown alumni about the environment and my program encouraged me to choose SFA over other universities.
What do you love most about SFA?
While academics is my priority, I love that I can give back in different ways — whether that's by giving tours of the campus, leading Orientation and Jack Camp, volunteering with Lambda Theta Alpha and Omicron Delta Kappa, mentoring, or just offering a smile on the way to class. I pour into my university because it has poured into me, and I am proud to be a Lumberjack!