Part 2: Top 10 Reasons to Become a Boxer!

A continuation from last week’s post, there are an unlimited number of great things that can be said about Pacific University. We decided to shorten that list and give you the Top 10 Reasons to Become a Boxer!

6.       Study Abroad and Travel Courses – Pacific University has 26 different study abroad programs in 13 different countries that all students have a chance to participate in. Studying abroad is an opportunity for students to not only earn Pacific credits, but to explore the world and experience something different! Students are able to apply the same financial aid they receive at Pacific University to the foreign university they attend in our programs. If a whole semester or school year is not something a student wants or is able to do, then we also offer three-week travel courses during winter term or early summer (7 courses offered in the 2018-19 school year). These are out of pocket trips that are paired up with a course in the fall or spring semester. We encourage all students to ask their advisers about study abroad programs in order to figure out how their schedules will need to be structured.

7.       Civic Engagement Opportunities – A requirement for all students, civic engagement is a way we get our students out into the community serving in many different ways! The students have the option when and how they choose to meet this requirement which makes the process more enjoyable and authentic. There are classes geared toward civic engagement projects that revolve around specific majors. A psychology student will have may options that revolve around mental health within the community, while an environment science student may have an opportunity to volunteer at the B-Street Farm. There are also general classes for civic engagement with themes for students who have not chosen their major yet. No matter how it gets done, its sole purpose is to get students off campus, into the community, and making a difference.

8.       70+ Clubs and Activities – There is no shortage of clubs to choose from as Pacific has over 70 clubs and organizations on campus. The clubs fall under many categories such as academic, educational, Greek life, cultural, religious, public service, recreational, performing arts, and student media. We highly encourage our student to join multiple clubs. It is a great way for all students to make new connections with like-minded students, take up potential leadership positions, and get involved on campus and in the community. Most Pacific University students are involved with three or four different clubs or organizations throughout their career as a student. If students are unable to find a club that fits their desire, we highly encourage starting a new club! All students need to start their own club is seven members and a staff or faculty member as their adviser. After turning in some paperwork, they are now a funded club of Pacific University.

9.       24 Varsity Sports – Pacific University is an NCAA Division III school. We compete with 24 teams in the Northwest Conference. Pacific is equipped with a new state-of-the-art 9-lane Atlas track (one of two in all the Northwest), new football/soccer/lacrosse field with a video jumbo Tron, a turf baseball field, top ranked softball field (between DII and DIII schools), an indoor turf field with indoor batting cages, three indoor and three outdoor tennis courts, an athlete weight room, fully functional locker rooms, and top notch athletic training facilities. We have coaches from all over the country with amazing histories both as athletes themselves and coaches who love being at Pacific University. Our teams have reeled in 12 championships in the last decade.

10.   Scholarships!! – Here at Pacific University, we want our students to focus on school and enjoying their experience as much as possible. Unfortunately, college finances stress students out around the country. We do all that we can to chip away at the cost of your education through many routes of generous scholarships. 90% of Pacific University students do not pay the full cost of tuition and we are proud of that number! The merit scholarships are our most basic form of scholarship. Based on GPA and test scores (ACT/SAT) students will receive a renewable scholarship: University ($12,000 per year), Trustee ($15,000 per year), Presidential ($18,000 per year), Honors ($21,000 per year), Founders ($24,000 per year). We offer Special Interest Awards ranging from $500 - $6,000 per year based on particular talents incoming students may have. Student who are interested in things such as art, math, dance, music, photography, debate, etc. have the chance to apply for a scholarship. Small requirements are paired with these awards, only one of which requires students to minor, making these even more doable. On top of all that, we host Senior Preview Scholarship Days in the fall where just by attending students receive $1,000 per year. Students arrive with their families in the morning, eat breakfast with students listen to a few speakers, a student panel, professor panel, tour the campus, and have a chance to sit in on a class. It’s a great way to get familiar with the school and earn money while you are doing it!