After Lewis & Clark
German studies is a broadly-focused degree with many practical applications. Many of our students pursue careers in teaching, academia, library science, cultural exchange, and law. Here are a few examples of what some recent German studies majors are doing now.
Nicolas Read BA ’18More about NicolasL&C taught me how to engage with different fields of study, which has prepared me for my jobs and law school, and gave me the skills to think critically and analytically.
Ocean Eale BA ’19More about OceanLewis & Clark taught me to look at the bigger picture and to approach my work holistically and with care. I have the tools to be more flexible in solving problems, and I can also take a step back when I need a better, more informed perspective on things.
Alex Scioscia BA ’21More about AlexThe resourcefulness that L&C directly and indirectly taught me has been the most important thing I learned and that I apply to my career.
- In the past five years, eight of our graduates have received Fulbright awards and other fellowship opportunities that allow them to spend a year or more in teaching English, working, or conducting research in Germany.
- Gail Wilcoxen ’13, double major in German studies and English, She lives in Munich and works as an editor for the English-language website Journal International. She also plays roller derby under the name “Frightengale” for both the Munich Rolling Rebels and the German national squad.
- Chris Macleod ’11 is a professional baker specializing in German-style breads and pastries. After training with a German bakery in Portland and learning European baking techniques in Switzerland, he established his own mobile bakery, Laune Bread, in Minneapolis, where he uses locally produced grains to improve on traditional recipes.
- Sarah O’Brien ’10, double major in German studies and psychology, is a social media manager at PBS in Washington, D.C.
- Amanda Stewart ’15, double major in German studies and history, returned to Germany after graduation to teach English through the Fulbright program. She now travels the world as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines, where she is certified as a German language speaker and flies regular routes to Zurich and Frankfurt.
Calling all German studies alumni! What have you been up to since graduation? Start an interesting job? Discover a hidden talent? Used your liberal arts experience and degree to better the world? Adopt a cat? We’d love to know!