Lewis & Clark College Top Questions

Lewis and Clark is a SMALL school, which prospies should keep in mind. The size is great for class discussions, but for the social aspect it can suck. Expect to see a lot of the same people at parties, and don't do anything stupid when you are drunk because you will run into them the next morning at brunch! Most parties are either small gatherings in dorms or big events at the sports houses, but it can still tend to feel like you see the same people over and over. The guy to girl ratio can get frustrating for girls, especially when there are no other colleges or places to hang out within walking distance of campus. If you don't have a car, you are stuck with the same people or forced to take the Raz. If you don't have a car you tend to feel trapped on campus, because there is nothing within walking distance. Portland is an awesome city to hang out in on weekends, but there is nothing close to campus that is oriented towards LC students. There is no "college town" vibe, because LC is surrounded by neighborhoods and you must drive at least 10 minutes to get back into civilization.

Over all the best way i heard Lewis and Clark and its student body described is "Its a school full of people who didn't reall try too hard in high school, yet still got really good grades". The school has a really good sense of community. Between the size and its setting(just outside of PDX) theres an almost camp-like experience. The teachers and student body both fit really well together, many of the views and opinions are similiar and allows for a really exciting learning enviroment. One problem is the administration. All that you read in all the other books about the school and what you hear about Lewis and Clark is exactly what the administration is against. There is a big divide there

The most frequent complaint about Lewis and Clark is the high cost of tuition and the continual increase of tuition. The cost has gone up about 15{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} in the last two years and it is expected to continue. Scholarships are also being cut and not given in the same amount either. The education gained at Lewis and Clark is amazing, but there is no doubt all the students will be broke as a joke coming out of school.

Lewis and Clark is just the right size...if you like this crowd. People are friendly and outgoing, but are usually somewhat awkward and nerdy. Many people don't know what Lewis and Clark is when you tell them, but those who do respect you for one of two reasons: 1. You are a seasoned pot head, 2. You are a good student and member of society. LC administraters listen to the students, but often do not resolve issues in an effective manner. Portland is a great city, but Lewis and Clark is very removed from the Portland Community. The biggest controversy right now is the new logo. We have adopted an old, ratty looking dog as our logo. Students are rejecting it because they do not understand how a dog represents our school. Administraters are pushing the new logo because it is "gender neutral." Lewis and Clark isn't for everyone, but if you value a great education and meaningful relationships with a variety of people, you will appreciate what Lewis and Clark has to offer. LC can be limited at times as far as academic and social opportunities, but Portland has everything that it lacks.

LC is great because it has small classes, great professors, and a very intimate feel. I think it's just the right size. People are usually really impressed that I got into LC or are really skeptical and sniff the air to see if I shower. When I'm on campus I usually go to Maggie's, the gym, the Trail room, the library, or my friends' rooms. The administration seems to have our best interests in mind and does a good job of keeping things running smoothly. The biggest controversy on campus was regarding an alleged rape. People most often complain about the food and the rain!

At LC people are very politically engaged. If you are a Republican however, you will be a ver small minority here. LC is very small with intimate classes. The faculty is by far my favorite part of LC. They are extremely dedicated and smart. The entire history department got their Ph Ds at an Ivy League or equivalent school. The one think I would change is the amount of school pride. Since most students are more focused on academics than sports our teams aren't quite top notch. Our frisbee, debate, and basketball teams are all first in their conference though.

The best thing about LC is the grounds. Very pretty, very expensive. I would change the people. Our school is too white, straight and rich. People generally think i am loaded when i tell them i go to LC. I don't spend any time on campous outside of class anymore. Portland is amazing. i love it. i get the impression that the admin is more focused on making parents happy than us. i was treated like a 5 year old when i lived on campus. One of the students leaving for sexual misconduct is the most recent controversies. There isn't a lot of school pride. LC is a bubble, i guess that is pretty unusual in real-world terms. studying abroad is one expierience i will always remember. Most people complain about the diversity, campus policies on drinking, and ability to get into courses.

it's the ideal size, big enough for newness, and small enough for a serious sense of community.

My favorite part about LC and why I had a great four years are by far the people. I made friendships through LC with all kinds of people and got to know such a variety of individuals that made college such an awesome time for me. Not only fellow students, but the vast majority of administration/faculty are great people as well. Since graduation I have had the chance to have lunch and visit with multiple people at LC and all of them have been very encouraging in helping me with the future. I wish students at LC had more of a sense of school pride, that is definitely something that is missing. Our endowment is awful, which is a reflection on that graduates do not feel connected to the school. I think that is the biggest challenge facing LC, how to get students during their four years to feel a part of a community and proud of the fact that they attend LC?? I think a lot of students do not feel that way.

I have really enjoyed my time here at Lewis & Clark. Due to the small size of our school professors are really able to take the time to get to know their students. The biggest problems I have seen at LC in recent years are a lack of community due to the devision experienced between on and off campus students and a lack of interest on the part of Student Life staff to listen to student concerns and make adjustments. Another on-going problem is the fact that the athletic department is very separate from the rest of the institution. This is due to the attitudes of both the people in the athletic department and others on campus. It is evidenced by the lack of attendance at sporting events and a lack of understanding of what it means to be a student athlete here.