Lewis & Clark College - Academics

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College Prowler Take

Don’t be fooled by LC’s stereotype as a stoner school. The academics here are demanding, and students know when to set aside the partying and buckle down to do their work. There is a lot of reading and writing necessary to succeed in this school since it is a liberal arts school. The teachers are enthusiastic and genuinely want their students to learn, and they often require students to think outside the box and apply their skills. The core class required by first-years and transfer students is Exploration and Discovery. E&D, as it is affectionately referred to, is very rarely the highlight of a student’s day, and depending on the professor, it can be a real hit or miss. Teachers from all different areas of expertise teach this course, and some professors are more tailored to the material than others. Depending on the teacher, it can be a great introduction to college or a boring waste of time.

The quality of the education at LC really comes down to teacher selection. If you do your research and are willing to work hard, you will receive a great education. Some professors are better than others, and it’s important for students to do their research to figure out who those professors are. Many students are drawn to LC because of its international emphasis. Language programs are strong, and there are numerous opportunities to study abroad. More than half of LC students study abroad at some point during their college career. While there are many opportunities to travel the world, students are limited by the scope of courses available at a small college.

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Students Speak Out

LewMD says: Lewis & Clark College 2013 Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

The professors here are... The professors here are incredible. They're pretty much all on first-name bases and always make time to meet with students. Once you get high up in your major as well, they're very personal with you, and you feel like an important part of the academic community. Most classes are discussion-based, but even the larger classes break into groups, and the professor is always willing to meet with those struggling with the material. 12345 Academics: March 05, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

The teachers here are varied in... The teachers here are varied in terms of how interesting their classes are. I would say that the majority of teachers don’t have the most interesting teaching methods. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

The teachers are all really... The teachers are all really approachable, and they make it a point to get to know you, even outside of class. Since they love what they teach, they can make just about any class interesting. 12345 Academics Report

pericoma says: Lewis & Clark College 2016 Other

The core program was completely... The core program was completely revamped and is now called "Exploration & Discovery." 12345 Academics: April 15, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

While I was surprised by the... While I was surprised by the overall high-quality academics at LC, some of the teachers leave much to be desired. However, if you choose the right professors, you will not be disappointed. Classes are usually discussion-oriented, and teachers are understanding and accommodating. 12345 Academics Report

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Did You Know?

Lewis & Clark’s study abroad program is one of the oldest and largest study abroad programs in the U.S. About 50 percent of LC students participate in a study abroad program.

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