Class of 2026 Stories

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Careers

Mallory Fitzpatrick, Ph.D. '26

Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Puget Sound

"Both my cohort-mate and my faculty advisors were fundamental parts of my Bryn Mawr experience, and I didn’t realize quite how much you need to find your people. Finding the right people to work with and hang with can really make or break your experience. "

Mallory's Story
student research exploring research opportunities with a double major
Careers

Jean Rojas '26

Software Engineer in the Bay Area

"Having the most random combination of majors or minors isn't unusual here. The school doesn't ask you to choose between your interests. For someone whose interests don't fit one track, that mattered."

Jean's Story
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Graduate School

Juliana Vair '26

J.D. at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

"Bryn Mawr taught me how to use my love of learning to succeed. Whether through working on assignments between classes, discussions with my friends or classmates, or putting in the work at rowing practice, every day that I've been at Bryn Mawr has been an exercise in adaptation and growth. "

Juliana's Story
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Graduate School

Katelyn Kim '26

M.S. at Columbia University's Teachers College in Communication Sciences and Disorders

"The liberal arts and Bryn Mawr experience is set up to ensure you do not have to limit yourself but rather you can venture out (and we encourage you to do so) and receive amazing education and support in all subjects and aspects."

Katelyn's Story
Neuroscience researcher reflects on her undergraduate research
Graduate School

Deeya Abrol  '26

Post-Baccalaureate Specialized Studies Pre-Health Program at the University of Pennsylvania

"Bryn Mawr College and the Bi-Co offer many opportunities. If you want an opportunity with a professor (research, etc.), do not take no for an answer."

Deeya's Story