Academic Angle

I was fascinated by long before I had a chance to visit Salem last June. Situated across the street (a mere 76 feet) from the State Capitol building, this liberal arts college is an excellent choice for students interested in politics. In fact, 80% of interns at the Oregon legislature are Willamette students! Willamette is best known for its Hearth System which features welcoming and nurturing gathering spaces for student and faculty collaboration. Also great for pre-health, as it's also across the street from the Salem Health hospital, where students have shadowing and volunteer opportunities pretty much right on campus.

I try to frequently visit colleges that receive many applications from my students. In January 2020, I made a re-visit to the beautiful lakefront campus of !

At Loyola Chicago, 'Cura personalis' (care for the development of the whole person) runs strong through the liberal arts core curriculum, and social justice programs like Loyola for Chicago provide tons of opportunities to serve in the surrounding community. Students looking to get more out of their college education are well served: hands-on fieldwork learning experiences make many classes feel like internships, and this learning model facilitates developing positive relationships with faculty. Until next time!