Reflective Essay On Lewis And Clark College
Lewis and Clark:
1. Lewis & Clark College is a private college with a public conscience and a global reach. We celebrate our strengths in collaborative scholarship, international engagement, environmental understanding and entrepreneurial thinking. As we evaluate applications, we look for students who understand what we offer and are eager to contribute to our community. In one paragraph, please tell us why you are interested in attending Lewis & Clark and how you will impact our campus.
Lewis and Clark has the perfect balance of what I know I love and what will be new and challenging for me. I was raised in Washington and moved to Colorado in middle school. By having the Pacific Ocean 80 miles away and Cascade Mountains 50 miles east, the location has the best of both worlds. I have also gone to both private and public schools so I know how important teacher involvement is. I am interested in a school that has faculty that are as dedicated in their teaching as I am in my want to learn. The fact that 93% of faculty hold the highest degree in …show more content…
However, due to steel market collapse and major loss of jobs Pueblo’s economy suffered greatly which led to major poverty. This poverty is still an issue and with this often lead to lack of an education. Last year, I was chosen to be a part of the Pueblo Leadership Institute, which is led by Pueblo City Library District. Over 8 months, the organization worked to bring awareness and educational availability to girls of all races on how to become leaders. We also raised $20,000 for the library to help continue education and improvement to the community. Working with a select group of girls from all different schools and with varying interests I thought would make fundraising and planning difficult but everyone was dedicated to the cause, and it was a very impactful
1. Lewis & Clark College is a private college with a public conscience and a global reach. We celebrate our strengths in collaborative scholarship, international engagement, environmental understanding and entrepreneurial thinking. As we evaluate applications, we look for students who understand what we offer and are eager to contribute to our community. In one paragraph, please tell us why you are interested in attending Lewis & Clark and how you will impact our campus.
Lewis and Clark has the perfect balance of what I know I love and what will be new and challenging for me. I was raised in Washington and moved to Colorado in middle school. By having the Pacific Ocean 80 miles away and Cascade Mountains 50 miles east, the location has the best of both worlds. I have also gone to both private and public schools so I know how important teacher involvement is. I am interested in a school that has faculty that are as dedicated in their teaching as I am in my want to learn. The fact that 93% of faculty hold the highest degree in …show more content…
However, due to steel market collapse and major loss of jobs Pueblo’s economy suffered greatly which led to major poverty. This poverty is still an issue and with this often lead to lack of an education. Last year, I was chosen to be a part of the Pueblo Leadership Institute, which is led by Pueblo City Library District. Over 8 months, the organization worked to bring awareness and educational availability to girls of all races on how to become leaders. We also raised $20,000 for the library to help continue education and improvement to the community. Working with a select group of girls from all different schools and with varying interests I thought would make fundraising and planning difficult but everyone was dedicated to the cause, and it was a very impactful