Henry Ruano

What’s your favorite class?

Psychology of Gender with Jolina Ruckert.

What made you want to come to Lewis & Clark?

I fell in love of the amazing view and nature around the college, and also read that classrooms were small; therefore, there could be more individual attention/help coming from the professors.

What do you like or find most interesting about your major?

I am always surprised by the amount of information about the human brain we have in terms of interactions with other human beings, how humans develop disparities, and the study of unique cases that help us understand more of the human brain each day. I am also amazed at how much we still have not discovered and how relevant each new research is.

What do you like or find most interesting about your minor?

I have been able to recognize how public health identifies and deals with different challenges like diseases, natural disasters, and social issues.

Tell us about your support systems and social outlets on campus: people, activities, clubs, res halls, etc.

Friends are a huge support system that I know I can always have for me any time. However, Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement (IME) has a great space open to everyone that can provide you with some quiet time or someone to talk to, not to mention that Joann Zhang is an amazing human being that is always trying to make everyone feel welcome and help them. Clubs like Gente Latina Unida (GLU), Queer Student Union (QSU), Black Student Union (BSU), and more are also amazing places where people are open to help with anything they can. Watzek Library is another place full of resources like the writing center and even the librarians that are there to provide you with any research questions or even where to start.]

What advice do you have for incoming students?

If you ever have a question about ANYTHING, ask around to figure out what answers are there, because many times I was scared to ask because I thought it was a dumb question that I should know, and ended up doing more than necessary. Always ask people because there is always someone with a better understanding on topics! Plus, everyone is really friendly and helpful!

How did your financial aid package influence your decision to attend Lewis & Clark?

I would not be even thinking about college if I did not have the financial support that I have right now. I am forever grateful to Anastacia Dillon for being so helpful and easy going when explaining, and giving me information about all the financial aid available to me and the complicated financial terms.

Which residence halls have you lived in? How would you describe the hall’s personality? What is/was the best thing about living on campus?

I have lived in Copeland and Howard and both of them have been really quiet experiences, but around really friendly neighbors that were always there if I ever needed something. Best part about living here is that I can always attend events on weekends because those are the ones most people attend.

What’s one of the best spots on campus?

The Trail Room and study rooms in Fowler are the best places to be with a friend grinding some homework because you are so close to other buildings that you can go anywhere easily. But the library is the place where I go when I want to be by myself doing homework.

How did you decide on your major?

I first came here with the idea that biology was my best option, but after taking intro to psychology I realized that my interest was more on how humans think more than how the human body functioned.

What do you love about being a resident advisor (RA)?

I love being able to create events that engage people with different backgrounds that can share their perspectives and connect with others. I also love to get to know my residents because they provide me with feedback on what changes they want to see in the hall to make it feel more welcoming for them and others.

Psychology Health Studies