Anisa Goforth

Born: Jibla, Yemen, 1982

Has lived in: Yemen, Indonesia (twice), Brazil, Nicaragua, Pakistan, United States, and Cambodia.

High School: Lahore American School, Lahore, Pakistan.

Major: Psychology

A dual-citizen of the United States and Australia, Anisa has lived overseas her entire life. Though she had visited Portland on several occasions, Anisa had never lived in the United States prior to attending Lewis & Clark. Anisa hopes to become a school psychologist or guidance counselor in an international school. Anisa's international experience has also left her with an interest in political science and international affairs.

L&C attracted Anisa for several reasons. A major factor was the small size (less than 2000), which is comparable to many of the international schools that Anisa attended. Another factor was the academic reputation of L&C. And, finally, the international focus of L&C, with its many overseas programs and large number of international students, was a key attraction.

At Lewis & Clark, Anisa was an active member of the TCK (Third Culture Kids/Global Nomad) group from her first year. She has served on the TCK Planning Committee each year and she recently became the TCK intern for the 2003/04 year. As TCK intern, Anisa helps organize activities that support the 100 TCKs enrolled at the College.

For the last three years, Anisa has been a member of the Behavioral, Health and Social (BHS) Psychology lab teams with Professors Jerusha and Brian Detweiler-Bedell. Along with two other students, Anisa has been studying the effects of journaling on psychological and physiological health. More specifically, the students study how journaling can assist in integrating one's self concept with a traumatic event. She also worked as a resident assistant and was involved in programming for her residents and the entire student body.

Anisa is also interested in sports and she participated in the LC Women's Soccer Club. She also worked as a resident assistant and was involved in programming for her residents and the entire student body. Additionally, Anisa has also been involved in community service.

In the fall of 2002, Anisa participated in Lewis & Clark's off campus program in New York City. "It was an awesome experience," according to Anisa. As part of her internship experience in New York, Anisa worked as a Public Diplomacy Intern at the Australian Consulate. She helped with publicity for the September 11th memorial ceremony and later helped to publicize the Broadway premier of La Boheme, which was directed by Baz Luhrmann, an Australian, best known for such works as "Strictly Ballroom" and "Moulin Rouge."

After graduating from Lewis & Clark College with a BA in Psychology, Anisa worked as a teacher and counselor at Northbridge International School Cambodia for two years. Currently, Anisa is working on her doctoral studies in school psychology at Michigan State University. She will be researching acculturation and psychological adjustment, and hopes to apply this research at an international school setting. After completing her PhD, she hopes to leave East Lansing, MI to work as a school psychologist at an international school and perhaps become a professor at a university.