Leigh Jolivette always knew that she wanted to work in healthcare СAPP but an interest in business led her to UL LafayetteСAPPs health information management program, which let her combine both passions.
СAPPI was interested in health information management since I knew I wanted to work in the healthcare setting, but clinical care wasnСAPPt for me,СAPP she said. СAPPI love learning how to handle patient data and working with files and EHRs (electronic health records).СAPP
СAPPThe faculty is very kind and takes time to know each student. I feel like I am actually going to make a difference in the business side of the medical field.СAPP
Though health information management requires precision, LeighСAPPs been able to express her creative side in classes, too. In her LCHI 207 class with Lisa Delhomme, they designed hospital layouts and learned how to use advanced systems and audit charts.
СAPPThis was the class that assured me that I was going to do something I loved,СAPP Leigh said. СAPPThe professor was so kind and guided us to make sure that we really understood the data we were working with. She even took the time to advise me with future career options when I felt unsure.СAPP
Outside of classes, Leigh works two jobs and serves as president of the .
СAPPIt gave me a place to cultivate my leadership skills and learn to accept myself in all ways,СAPP she said. СAPPThis sorority has always been more than just a place for queer women. I have been blessed to have bonds of siblinghood with trans, agender, and ally students. Gamma Rho Lambda was the perfect choice for me because it validated my identity as queer and a person of color.СAPP
SheСAPPs also a member of . The annual fundraiser for GLASS is a widely popular drag show that happens in Angelle Hall every fall.
СAPPGLASS has been so educational, so fun, and so motivating,СAPP she said. СAPPWe have a strong membership and it gave us a strong community to rely on. From winning the 2018 GLASS Drag Show to being elected as the treasurer, this GSA (gay-straight alliance) has given me so much and allowed me to use my voice to let us grow.СAPP
But the most valuable thing sheСAPPs learned in school? That failure is OK.
СAPPI have learned there is always going to be someone who doubts you, sometimes you wonСAPPt have the highest grade, and sometimes you will fail. That is okay,СAPP she said. СAPPIf I stay caught up in my failures I will never move on to my victories.СAPP
