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The Student Life blog helps you get the inside scoop on living in Olympia and attending The Evergreen State College. Blogs are updated frequently with experiences in student and community life. Check out any of the blogs to learn more. Ask us any question you have by posting a comment!
Cameron
Cameron
Hello everyone! My name is Cameron, and I am a sophomore here at Evergreen. I’m really into art, music, guitars, hiking and backpacking, nature, laughing, dancing, and eating fine foods.
I was born and raised in Fullerton, California, which was sunny pretty much year round, but I really love the northwest. It has a magic all its own that you have to experience for yourself.
Last year I studied psychology, dreams, West African culture, meditation, and leadership techniques as part of a freshman program called Awakening the Dreamer, Pursuing the Dream. It was an amazing class that led me to new places, including a trip to Senegal in West Africa.
This year I am in a class called green studio, and I am studying design and art using sustainability as the centering issue.
One of my favorite aspects about Evergreen is the feeling of community. It is so easy to find it here, both at the school and in downtown Olympia. People here are so friendly and always seem to be up to something interesting.
Hope to see you here sometime!
Holly
Holly
¡Saludos a todos! My name is Holly and I am a senior this year! I came to Evergreen as a transfer student, and this year I have been selected to represent Evergreen in a consortium program with the University of Washington through the Jackson School of International Studies. This means I am a Greener attending classes on campus at UW in Seattle as a visiting student. My focus is Spanish language and Latin American Studies. I studied abroad in Argentina for six months and have traveled in Chile, Uruguay, Mexico and Spain. This year I will study Portuguese in order to prepare for a study abroad language immersion program in Brazil after I graduate.
Outside of the classroom I enjoy watching movies (particularly foreign films), riding my bike, reading, singing in choir and just relaxing whenever I have a moment to give my brain a break. I also work part-time at a Greek restaurant and am constantly challenging myself to find balance between school, work and a social life. I would love to hear from prospective Greeners and answer any questions about my participation in the Jackson School consortium. I’ll keep you all posted about my experiences “studying abroad” in Seattle.
¡Bienvenidos a The Evergreen State College!
Meg
Meg
My name is Meg and I am a Junior at Evergreen. I originally hail from the great state of Minnesota, but ever since I moved to Washington two years ago, I have felt very much at home.
I came to Evergreen based on my experience with traditional schooling- and how much I disliked it. I never thought I would go to college; never thought I could go to college. Within my first quarter here I figured out that in fact, college was just the place for me. I loved learning, I loved school; and in fact, I now plan on a lifelong devotion to the wondrous world of education.
I am currently enrolled in a class called Gateways: Popular Education and Political Economy. In addition to the academic work in this class, we work as peer-learners in a maximum-security institution for juveniles once a week, facilitating and participating in cultural diversity workshops and college classes. This unique program is giving me an opportunity I could get nowhere else. Plus, its super fun.
When not at school, I work at a local elementary school, which I love. I am trying to teach myself to play the banjo and speak better Spanish (or speak it at all…depends on how you look at things). I also enjoy planning my life and watching things grow. These things happen in varying ways.
Steven
Steven
Hello, hello! My name is Steven Chen and I am starting my second year here at Evergreen. I really like film and video, environmental studies, cultural studies, cars, football (Go Packers!), playing card games, and delicious food. I grew up Vancouver, Washington USA but now I am living in the west side of Olympia with 3 other roommates (including fellow ambassador Cameron) after spending all of last year on the 5th floor of A dorm.
My junior year of high school I spent in Denmark and speak a little bit of Danish still. It was such an awesome experience that I plan on doing some more studying abroad during my time at Evergreen. This year I’m taking Mediaworks in Context which will be looking at sustainability & environmental justice through the lens of a camera. I’m always up to talk to people personally so if you have any questions about anything feel free to find me on campus or shoot me a comment on this blog!
