“I am endlessly heartened and inspired by the myriad of identities and expressions I see around me at Lewis & Clark and in Portland.”
Zoë Smith BA ’25
Elk Grove, California
Gender Studies Symposium cochair Zoë appreciates being at a school where they can deeply connect with professors and classmates through small class sizes.
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“Attending a college that supports its students’ passions and interests is like being in the largest playground.”
Alister “Jia” Ng BA ’27
Malaysia
Biochemistry and molecular biology major Jia was attracted to L&C’s small class sizes and accessible community, as well as the variety of overseas programs available.
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“When I visited Lewis & Clark and saw the beautiful campus, I knew I would be able to thrive here.”
Ava Frison BA ’25
Amity, Oregon
Classics major Ava finds community while working on the student-run newspaper, the Mossy Log.
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“I wanted a campus that was still close to a major city—L&C fit perfectly.”
Joseph Naylor BA ’26
Las Vegas, Nevada
The opportunity to be able to run in the NCAA and still focus on academics is what sold mathematics major Joseph on L&C. 
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“Being an alumnus of L&C opened many doors for me. Thanks to the connections I made, I easily broke into the field I wanted to work in!”
Alan Misael Gaxiola BA ’21
Financial Analyst at IPG Mediabrands
After graduating as a psychology major, Alan started working at Wieden + Kennedy in Portland. He is now a financial analyst in New York City.
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It’s even prettier in person—come see for yourself!

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How could you say no to Lewis & Clark when there are so many reasons to say yes? Our campus is one of the most beautiful in the U.S., and the wonders of Portland and the bountiful Pacific Northwest will be right outside your door. Your classroom experience will be excellent preparation for whatever path you take after graduation. New friends, new perspectives, new ideas, and new ways to see the world … YES, PLEASE!

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