Review of Lafayette, Louisiana


Leaving Lafayette...
Star Rating - 10/13/2006
Having been part of a military family for 16 years now, I have lived in a lot of places, in various parts of the country. I must say that Louisiana is the least favorite place I have lived. The town is pretty much trashy, except for certain exclusive areas. The people won't like you at first, give them a couple of years. The schools are at the bottom of the nation's list for a reason. Pay for a private school, it is worth it. Have you ever noticed a lot of LA license plates on the highway? It is because you have to leave LA to find anywhere nice to visit. The festivals, booze and food is aplenty, but most of the natural resources have already been screwed up. We have requested to leave this area early. Moving on...
debra | Broussard, LA
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