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Global opportunities have long been a part of the �鶹Ӱ�� experience, and they are on the rise. 

“I was able to leave Pacific being able to write very prolifically and be a good scientific writer,” said Parks. “And besides the research, Pacific really prepared for my �鶹Ӱ��-level classes. Honestly, my �鶹Ӱ��-level classes, I thought they were so easy. Pacific does a very good job of making sure the courses are rigorous.”

Lisa Story MAT '20 has wanted to be a teacher for as long as she can remember.

Nancy Deniz ‘20 was the first in her family to go to college, but �鶹Ӱ�� felt like home for the education and learning major.

Nate Anderson '17, MAT '20 earned his under�鶹Ӱ�� degree in exercise science at �鶹Ӱ��, then went on to earn his master of arts in teaching. "I loved the small school feel and how closely you get to work with the professors here," he said.

A kindergarten teacher's extra effort set Lillian Wolfe '20, MEd '22 on the path to teaching.

The College of Business at �鶹Ӱ�� Oregon is proud to have alumni like Taylor Nishimura '20 earning internships while studying that lead to careers.

A car accident put Amber Smith's college education on hold. When she returned to campus, she found herself on an unexpected path.

Financial support for internships launch student careers. For Deanté Grinner ’20, first recipient of �鶹Ӱ��’s Arts & Sciences Endowed Internship Fund Scholarship, the $500 scholarship helped cover his expenses while working as an unpaid intern during the summer of 2019 at a Cornelius-based cinematic grip and lighting firm.

“I love new experiences because they mean more stories,” said Addison, who has participated in Speech & Debate, English Club and the Black Student Union at Pacific.