“Lewis & Clark has given me the tools to become a better student and a better person.”
Helen Hitz BA ’21Omaha, NebraskaHelen served as president of the Associated Students of Lewis & Clark and is active in the the Feminist Student Union. She figures that two majors—economics and psychology—are better than one.More about Helen“From Portland you have access to so many different landscapes, and for someone like me who craves adventure, it’s super exciting.”
Juan Carlos Archila BA ’21Chicago, IllinoisAs a world languages major, it’s no surprise that Juan Carlos studied abroad twice, in both Chile and Australia. When he’s on campus, he is involved with the Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement office.More about Juan Carlos“I immediately felt welcomed into such a loving and caring community.”
Saheli Singh BA ’22Pomona, CaliforniaSaheli sings in an a cappella group, plays lacrosse, and is mentored in her biology major as part of the Xplore program.More about Saheli“Working for Senator Merkley is just so empowering. I genuinely feel like we’re delivering for Oregon and solving problems every single day.”
Jackson Thein BA ’18Burns, OregonIn his work for Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley, Jackson draws on his biochemistry and molecular biology major, his overseas study in Ecuador, and his research experience with Professor Greg Hermann.More about Jackson“I majored in environmental studies because I saw a problem that society was facing and I wanted to be equipped with the tools to be able to address these issues.”
Skylar Golleher BA ’21Little Rock, ArkansasSkylar doubled up on majors—economics and environmental studies—to prepare for a career making creative policy that will protect our planet.More about Skylar
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I held them up and scowled from them to Harry, and we both laughed, so transparent was Gholson's purpose to get every one away from our patient who yearned to be near her. "One in front of each pistol," I said, so tying them; "but use the pistols first, I suppose." You’ll get personal attention and expert mentorship in our small classes, no matter which of our 29 majors and 32 minors you choose. All of your classes will be grounded in critical thinking, written and verbal communication, and problem solving, skills you’ll need in any career.
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"Stole them, Herbert," she expostulated. "Not stole them." Lewis & Clark College has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1.
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Harry was delighted. "That lays their way wide open--Ned's and hers! Smith, some God-forsaken fool brought a chaplain here to talk religion to her! He hasn't seen her--Doctor wouldn't let him; but he's here yet, and--George! if I was them I'd put him to a better use than what he came here for, and I'd do it so quick it would make his head swim!" He went on into all the arguments for it; the awkwardnesses of Charlotte's new situation, her lack of means for even a hand-to-mouth daily existence, and so on. Seeing an ambulance coming in through the front gate, and in order not to lose the chance for my rejoinder, I interrupted. "Lieutenant, she will not allow it! She will make him wait a proper time before he may as much as begin a courtship, and then he will have to begin at the beginning. She's not going to let Ned Ferry narrow or lower her life or his--no, neither of them is going to let the other do it--because a piece of luck has laid the way wide open!" I ended with a pomp of prophecy, yet I could hear Ned Ferry saying again, with Charlotte's assenting eyes in his, "There is no turning back.""Clifton?" Lewis & Clark offers 29 majors and 32 minors.
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And the other noise, the purring and whirring, resumed this time so close to Arthur that he instinctively, and half in fear, arose from the stile and looked around him. But the tall hedges sweeping away on either side[Pg 77] made it difficult to see anyone who might be approaching under their cover. There was a pause. Then a different sound. More than 11,000 students have participated in our overseas and off-campus programs since they began in 1962.
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"That's what I think; but if it forbids him, and if consequently he will not, well,--Harry,--I will." The exceptional mentorship our students receive from their professors gives them the experience they need to do groundbreaking research of their own.
Tell Me About Yourself—in Japanese
Two students took top honors at a statewide Japanese speech competition by focusing on how their personal interests in rock climbing and LGBTQ+ life intersect with the country’s culture.
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"Oh, no! No," he groaned, "it isn't that so much just now, though I know that to a true religionist like you the society of such a mere romanticist--" Once again, L&C graduates are working and learning overseas with the help of the prestigious Fulbright Program.
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- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Rigorous, Fulfilling, Grounding”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/13060-mara-halloran">Mara Halloran BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Engaged, Innovative, Open Minded”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/13069-luca-sax">Luca Sax BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Open-minded, Picturesque, Available”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/10620-brett-sterrer">Brett Sterrer BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Quirky, Comfortable, Challenging”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/10672-sam-smith">Sam Smith BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Diverse, Family, Supportive”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/11313-matt-brown">Matt Brown BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Challenging, Enlightening, Beautiful”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/9487-portia-uwase-zuba">Portia Uwase Zuba BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Refreshing, Inspirational, Green”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/9108-blake-ashby">Blake Ashby BA ’20</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Vibrant, Diverse, Beautiful”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/13041-abdo-al-rayyis">Abdo Al-Rayyis BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Home, Gratitude, Dreams”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/10621-zafar-ali">Zafar Ali BA ’20</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Progressive, Challenging, Welcoming”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/10616-tobias-varntoft">Tobias Varntoft BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Green, Eclectic, Homey”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/10564-lali-guevara-hernandez">Lali Guevara-Hernandez BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Small, Engaging, Supportive”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/10572-juan-carlos-archila">Juan Carlos Archila BA ’21</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Home, Accepting, Challenging”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/13057-alys-chang">Alys Chang BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Funky, Green, Outdoorsy”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/13058-max-frisbie">Max Frisbie BA ’22</a>
- <div class="homepage-prefooter_words"> “Quirky, Welcoming, Dependable”</div> <a class="homepage-prefooter_name" href="/live/profiles/10670-jillian-jin">Jillian Jin BA ’21</a>
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