Lewis & Clark College Students Tell It Like It Is
Want to follow in the footsteps of Monica Lewinski? Well, maybe not her exact footsteps, but her Lewis & Clark education did get her an internship at the White House!
Somewhere along the timeline of Lewis & Clark College's history, the school got a reputation 'as a mecca for pot-smoking hippies.' But with average SAT scores between 1200?1360, Lewis and Clark is hardly a school for someone looking for an easy ride.
'The teachers encourage discussion, and when you realize that your classmates know what they're talking about, it's kind of intimidating. However, it motivates you to study harder so that you can sound smart in class, too.'
Students at Lewis & Clark are also not limited to only the classes offered on campus. Many are drawn to Lewis & Clark because of its international emphasis. Language programs are strong, and there are numerous opportunities to study abroad. More than half of Lewis and Clark students study abroad at some point during their college career.
But while you are in Portland, make sure to get yourself into town for some good grub.
'Portland has hundreds of great restaurants. The diversity of ethnic food here is amazing. My favorites are Typhoon! (Thai), Asmara (Ethiopian), Pho Hung (Vietnamese), The Delta Café (soul food), Laughing Planet (organic fare), the Tao of Tea (Chinese), and Pastini (Italian). Plus, coffeehouses, like Rimsky-Korsakoffee, are everywhere!'
But remember to wear a rain jacket!
'I've finally come to the conclusion that rain is an integral part of the Lewis & Clark experience. I've actually grown to love the rain. I swear, it's very cozy and provides either a good studying atmosphere or a romantic one. It's usually a very light mist, but I won't lie to you, it is pretty continual for most of the school year.'
But in April, you'll notice students not so concerned with protecting themselves from the elements. (It's called the Naked Mile, and you don't want to miss it.)
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