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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!
Alyssa
Alyssa
Hi everyone! My name’s Alyssa & I’m a sophomore. I’m from the Vancouver, WA area, not very far from Portland (I’m a true Trail Blazers fan!).
At Evergreen I’m taking a little bit of everything; this quarter it’s sociology & gender studies. I started with philosophy & writing, but I’m working my way towards business, law, & environmental studies. I’m hoping to do a contract in St. Kitts to watch leatherback turtles migrate & spread awareness of their extinguishing population.
I’m really into photography, dancing, film & cooking. I love exploring things in Olympia and trying new foods. I live off campus & like walking around the capital and hanging out downtown with my roommates. Hope you like the blog and I can’t wait to hear from you!
Brancey
Brancey
Hello! I’m Brancey & I’m a Junior. I’m originally from Los Angeles, California & am living off campus this year with 3 fabulous women on the Westside, after spending two years living on campus – one in the dorms & one as a Resident Assistant in the apartment-style housing. I’m the co-coordinator of WOCC (Women of Color Coalition) on campus & a constant volunteer for First People’s Advising office.
While here at Evergreen I’ve focused mainly in Art History with Oppression & Social issues running a close second. This year I’m taking a program called the Dark Romantics, where I am studying French Art History, Literature, some Philosophy & taking a French language class for when we travel to France this Spring.
I spend as much time as I can in the College Recreation Center either swimming or trying to get a soccer game going. Send me any questions you’ve got or look for me in Oly.
Cameron
Cameron
Hello everyone! My name is Cameron, & I am a junior. I’m really into art, music, guitars, hiking & backpacking, nature, laughing, dancing, & eating fine foods.
I was born & 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 was in a class called green studio, & I studied design & 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 & in downtown Olympia. People here are so friendly and always seem to be up to something interesting. Hope to see you here sometime!
Shirley
Shirley
Hey I’m Shirley & I’m a senior! I transferred here my sophomore year from a community college back home in Southern California) & have loved it everyday since I’ve started. Last year I worked as a Residential Assistant (along with Brancey) so I have an extensive knowledge of the housing system on campus, having both lived & worked in it. This year, being my last, I am trying to make it as memorable as possible by participating & documenting everything I can find time for. I have in interest in music and arts & I find that Olympia as well as Evergreen has been the perfect place to feed my love of it!
This quarter I am in a class entitled Portraits, where we are allowed to explore our creative minds through a combination of intensive journal writing, drawing, theatre, as well as listening to lectures from local artists. I hope you visit my blog and feel free to ask questions about anything! Hope too see you on a campus visit soon!
Stephanie
Stephanie
Hello! My name’s Stephanie & I’m a junior. I’m originally from San Jose, CA, & now reside in Downtown Olympia while going to school.
I had very differing interests when I came here– I did a lot of art & writing, but I really enjoyed social justice, debate practice, & mathematics, too. At Evergreen, I’ve focused my studies mostly on developing my mathematics muscles & blending this with philosophy, economics, & public policy. I’m lucky enough to be by the Capitol Building so that I can continue pursuing my passion for activism. You can find me hiking around here, hanging out at the local 24-hour coffee shop, some weekends I’ll hop on a bus to Seattle or Portland.
This year, I’m taking a mix of Math Systems (a pure math course) & Technical Writing. Welcome to Evergreen, and feel free to take a look at my blog!
Steven
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Steven
Hello, hello! My name is Steven Chen and I am starting my third year. I really like film & video, environmental studies, cultural studies, cars, football (Go Packers!), playing card games, & delicious food. I grew up Vancouver, Washington 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 & 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 here. Last year I took Mediaworks in Context in which I looked 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!
