Many of my teachers are not only concerned with my academics but also ask me how softball is going. I feel like I have a ton of support on and off the field.
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Donovan Argueta '14

Home Town: Palmdale, CA
Major: Bioengineering

"My favorite part of Cal Lu is the welcoming environment. You are an important person here, not just another face."

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Hannah Boelman '14

Home Town: Ladera Ranch, CA
Major: Psychology

Favorite place on campus: The swings in Buth Park
Favorite CLU Activity: Home Football Games

"Cal Lutheran is my favorite place. The second you walk on campus you feel welcomed and at home. It is an awesome community with endless opportunities."

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Emily Behrs '14

Home Town: San Rafael, CA
Major: Communication

Favorite place on campus: Kingsmen Park
Favorite CLU Activity: Rock the Campus

"My favorite thing about CLU is how welcoming and involved the community is. CLU has something to offer for every individual."

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Courtney Brenk '14

Home Town: Torrance, CA
Major: History

Favorite place on campus: Kingsmen Park
Favorite CLU Activity: Let it Snow

"My favorite thing about CLU is the community-feel present all over campus. I love being able to say "hi" to all the friendly faces here! CLU has given me ample opportunities to get involved, which I believe to be very important to any college experience."

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Joette Carini '14

Home Town: San Diego, CA
Major: Political Science

Favorite place on campus: Standing at the flagpole and looking down the spine at Gumby
Favorite CLU Activity: Improv!

"I love Cal Lutheran because you truly feel like you have a second home there. Everyone is so friendly and supportive, it's impossible to feel like you don't belong."

Destiny Dulaney '14

Home Town: Santa Clarita, CA
Major: Biology

Favorite place on campus: The Pearson Library
Favorite CLU Activity: CLU Improv

"CLU is amazing in all aspects. The professors are wonderful, the people are so nice and welcoming, and the campus is beautiful. CLU has something to offer for everyone!"

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Alexis Faughn '13

Home Town: Modesto, CA
Major: Business Administration

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Eric Foster '14

Home Town: Santa Clarita, CA
Major: Psychology & Religion

Favorite place on campus: Chapel Lane
Favorite CLU Activity: CLU's Improv Troupe!

"I love the community CLU is able to provide. It is a small campus with a huge unique personality. Being able to walk anywhere on campus and say "hi" to so many different people I have come to know is one of the many perks of attending CLU."

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Marina Fote '14

Home Town: Oak Park, CA
Major: Political Science

Favorite place on campus: Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center
Favorite CLU Activity: Homecoming and Family Weekend

"Cal Lutheran has taught me so much throughout my time here. I love my job as a Presidential Host because it allows me to give back by showing prospective students all the reasons I love my school."

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Julie Griffin '15

Home Town: Fremont, CA
Major: English

Favorite place on campus: The Forrest Fitness Center
Favorite CLU Activity: Improv!

"CLU is more than a college, more than a community; it is a family of students, professors, and faculty that all want you to succeed."

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Diana Hernandez '16

Home Town: Ojai, CA
Major: Psychology

Favorite place on campus: Kingsmen Park
Favorite CLU Activity: The InCLUsive Overnight Program

"My favorite thing about Cal Lutheran is the individual attention you receive from your professors and the student population. All the professors take the time to know your name and take an interest in your life, and the students are all friendly open to meeting new people. It is impossible not make friends here at CLU!"

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Vanessa Hernandez '14

Home Town: Paramount, CA
Major: Communication

Favorite place on campus: The Forrest Fitness Center
Favorite CLU Activity: Homecoming Carnival

"Words can't explain the comfort and sense of community here on campus until you become a part of the CLU family. Everyone is so willing to help and guide you in the right direction, it's great!"

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Nikki Hrach '16

Home Town: Thousand Oaks, CA
Major: Biology

Favorite place on campus: The Forrest Fitness Center & The Centrum Cafe
Favorite CLU Activity: Thursday Night Improv

"The first thing I noticed about CLU as a Freshman was how friendly everyone is! I love the fact that I can walk into any situation on campus and know that someone will welcome me with a smile."

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Kim Jensen '16

Home Town: Oro Valley, AZ
Major: Biochemistry

Favorite place on campus: Kingsmen Park
Favorite CLU Activity: Common Ground

"I love the people of CLU! Whether they are a student or a member of the faculty or administration, everyone makes you feel at home. There are always people to laugh with, people to confide with, and people to have crazy amazing adventures with!"

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Eric Klein '14

Home Town: Fresno, CA
Major: Criminal Justice

Favorite place on campus: William Rolland Stadium
Favorite CLU Activity: Kingsmen Football - night games

"One of the greatest things about Cal Lutheran is the close-knit community atmosphere that can be experienced on a daily basis. Friendships and relationships can be made on this campus that will last a lifetime!"

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Morgan Lucas '14

Home Town: Upland, CA
Major: Communication

Favorite place on campus: Kingsmen Park
Favorite CLU Activity: Attending CLU Athletic Events

"CLU provides more than a campus, we are a community of diverse students, faculty and staff that come together on the common ground of academics. Being able to express one's own beliefs and ideas allows for many different events where we can learn more about cultures and practices around the world helps us to understand and learn more about students' backgrounds with whom we interact with each day."

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Jeriann Lynds '13

Home Town: Saugus, CA
Major: Psychology

Favorite place on campus: The Peppergrove
Favorite CLU Activity: Howl at the Moon

"Cal Lutheran honors each student as an individual, not just a number. Here, I have a name and a face, and I'm proud to call myself one of the CLU family!"

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Zach McDaniel '14

Home Town: San Marcos, CA
Major: Biochemistry

Favorite place on campus: Kingsmen Park
Favorite CLU Activity:The Scandinavian Festival

"The atmosphere of the campus is so welcoming. The people are friendly, the professors are helpful, and the campus is beautiful. I couldn't ask for anything more."

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Chase Morris '16

Home Town: Los Angeles, CA
Major: Marketing Communication

Favorite place on campus: William Rolland Stadium
Favorite CLU Activity: Working out in the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center

"CLU is more than just a 4-year University, it is a home to future leaders of America. The campus encompasses everything needed to succeed physically, academically, and spiritually, which is why I have grown to love CLU."

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Astrid Olivares '14

Home Town: Lancaster, CA
Major: Chemistry

Favorite place on campus: The CLU Rocks on Mt. Clef Ridge
Favorite CLU Activity: Homecoming

"I love Cal Lutheran for the amount of diversity that exists here. Not just culturally, but also diversity in the student experience is prevalent here and I enjoy learning new things about where people come from based on their interests and involvements."

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Christopher Otmar '16

Home Town: Monterey, CA
Major: Communication

Favorite place on campus: Falde Plaza
Favorite CLU Activity: Field Day


"Cal Lutheran has something for everyone, and the University is truly invested in each student’s individual talents and interests. The unique community feel, small class sizes, and the chance to get to know the professors on campus gives Cal Lutheran the ideal college atmosphere."

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Rebecca Reinhardt '14

Home Town: Saugus, CA
Major: Psychology

Favorite place on campus: Mt. Clef Ridge
Favorite CLU Activity: Common Ground

"I love that I have a home at CLU, not just a place where I study. There are so many ways to get involved and meet people and that really has made me feel welcomed, loved, and given me a sense of community."

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Ally Ruggles '15

Home Town: Las Vegas, NV
Major: Exercise Science

Favorite place on campus: The Cross on Mt. Clef Ridge
Favorite CLU Activity: New Student Orientation

"My favorite part about CLU is the friendly and welcoming environment of all the students and staff. It is almost impossible to go to class without knowing someone. These close-knit relationships make this University feel like home!"

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Laurel Skinner '16

Home Town: Portland, OR
Major: Communication

Favorite place on campus: My Residence Hall room
Favorite CLU Activity: Common Ground

"I am so thankful that Cal Lutheran provides support and encouragement for me to be the best that I can be, and push me so that I can achieve my dreams."

Lynzi Tarango '13

Home Town: Fillmore, CA
Major: Political Science & Global Studies

Favorite place on campus: The Student Support Services Office
Favorite CLU Activity: Community Service Center Events

"My favorite qualities about CLU are the variety of opportunities available to students and the strong sense of community. Cal Lutheran opened my eyes to the world and gave me the chance to explore different career paths. With the support of faculty, staff, and fellow students, I am no longer limited to understanding my role in my immediate community but mindful of my role as a responsible global citizen."

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Ashton Williams '14

Home Town: Sparks, NV
Major: Theatre Arts

Favorite place on campus: The Black Box Theatre
Favorite CLU Activity: Howl at the Moon

"Cal Lutheran is amazing because it's big enough to offer a multitude of programs, yet small enough for students not to get lost in the crowd."

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Ana Wright '16

Home Town: Fort Madison, IA
Major: Sociology

Favorite place on campus: The Cross on Mt. Clef Ridge
Favorite CLU Activity: Playfair during New Student Orientation

"College is a journey of not only education, but of finding ourselves as well. Here at Cal Lutheran, the diversity of students and faculty, and the University's strong sense of community, paves the way to a fullfilling life and career."

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