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What should every freshman at Lewis & Clark College know before they start?

Amy

It is important to do plenty of research on your own to find the right college for you. The people who have the most miserable time in college are those who let their parents or advisors pick their college for them. Because college is the perfect opportunity to mature as an individual, I was thrilled to go to a college that was far away from home. Living on my own encouraged me to become more independent. For me, staying in Portland over summer and working in the city instead of going back home made Portland feel like my home instead of the place I go for school. By the time I graduated, I knew that I wanted to stay in Portland long after my Lewis & Clark experience. Get involved and don't be afraid to go for what you want. If you are interested in research, ask professors as a freshman so you are involved as soon as possible. Try all the activities that might interest you - and even the ones that sound weird, like the Cheese Club - and pick out the activities that work for you. If you do, you might meet people you never otherwise would have met.