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In Spain, a plate of gooseneck barnacles will set you back more than the cost of a lobster dinner. Known as percebes, goosenecks “set the palate in ecstasy,” a Barcelona chef recently told a reporter. Nevertheless, Julia Bingham winced a little last spring when asked if she had ever tried the tube-shaped delicacies while she […]

Arianna Kahler-Quesada, a Biochemistry and Biophysics and Honors College junior, is making the most of her time at OSU. She conducts research on kidney disease and bone health in the skeletal biology lab run by Dr. Russell Turner and Dr. Urszula Iwaniec. In OSU’s skeletal biology lab, Arianna studies mouse and rat bones to better […]

When Oregon State University history professors Amy Koehlinger and Marisa Chappell discovered a new way to bring the past to life in the classroom, they immediately started thinking about how perfect it would be for Honors College students. In fall term, 2015, they got their chance, and it was every bit as exciting as they […]

As a third year engineering student, it’s hard to find room in my schedule for more classes—especially ones that aren’t required, even if they seem really interesting. So, I always get excited when I can take PAC (physical activity classes) or colloquia classes. Both types of courses are a lot of fun and great break […]

In the Spring of 2015, I took my first Honors Colloquia course: Positive Psychology taught by Don Johnson. While we only met for two hours a week, the class was transformative, as are most Honors Colloquia classes. There were only twelve students, which created an atmosphere of discussion and collaboration and throughout the class, we […]

Some of the biggest highlights of my first year at OSU were the trips with the Honors College each term. The first trip I went on was the weekend getaway to Sunriver in Central Oregon during winter term. During this trip, I finally got the chance to go sledding for the first time while some others […]

For the last few years, I have tried in every way possible to procrastinate beginning my thesis. I could always come up with some excuse about having too many midterms or working too many hours, when in reality I was just too overwhelmed to even begin thinking about it. Finally, I realized that if I […]

Transitioning to the college lifestyle is never an easy process. In my case, there was no exception; living without home-cooked meals and the mewling of pets was uncomfortable for me, to say the least. I will never forget those first few nights, where a relentless Mr. Sandman would pollute my thoughts with anxiety. Instead of […]

If you are looking to engage in experiential learning, whether it is in a laboratory on campus or a country overseas, the HC can provide you with amazing opportunities! I feel incredibly fortunate to be a member of the Honors College, because it means I have access to scholarships that enable me to travel the […]

My first year here in the cozy college town of Corvallis went smoothly. But as the year marched by, my concerns began to grow. How will I keep paying for tuition? Where will I live next year? Is this minor really worth it? Oh – and eating, sleeping, and exercising… shouldn’t I be doing that […]