Bryn Mawr POVs Stories
Bookstore Crawl with Tri-Co Philly Program: Sofia Azuara '25
"Tri-Co Philly has provided me with the opportunity to dive deeper into Philadelphia and learn about these amazing, local circles such as its literary scene."
Actualizing Dreams through the BMC Reading Series: Sofia Azuara '25
"Not only is it a wonderful experience for the students to listen to published authors speak, but it's also a step in actualizing our dreams."
Lia Wong-Fodor '26
"Bryn Mawr students are a force to be reckoned with—changemakers may seem like a cliché term, but our students are really driven to create the world they want to see."
Annalise Ashman '24
“I knew that something I wanted in a community was to feel part of something bigger than myself, and that’s here at Bryn Mawr.”
Olivia Flores '26
"There are so many different interests and parts of yourself you’ll find at Bryn Mawr that you don't even know exist yet."
Maggie Pavao '25
"I never thought of myself as a really independent person, but I feel like college really allows you to explore that."
Emma Ryan '24
"My college search wasn’t only about where I would get the most playing time or which team I liked the most—a lot of my decision was about the fact that I really liked Bryn Mawr as a school, I really liked the people here, and I wanted to be here whether or not I was playing soccer."
Maya Hofstetter '25
"At Bryn Mawr, there’s never a question if a student is capable of something—it’s assumed that they are."
Alumni Spotlight: Kate Petrova
"Living and learning alongside so many incredible, talented, and unique individuals empowered me to express myself authentically, without fear or shame."
The "Goodbye and Hello:" Bruce Fort P'23
"Bryn Mawr ticked off all of these boxes in quick succession—but in the end, I believe a certain amount of alchemy brought Evie and Bryn Mawr together."
Why I Chose Bryn Mawr: Helen Christ '24
"To make my final decision, I ended up talking to current students about their experiences, and their honesty and enthusiasm about Bryn Mawr made me excited to become a student here."
From Recruit to Student Athlete: Caroline Robertson '24
"On the second day of my visit, I remember huffing and puffing up the steps from the gym and happily thinking 'I can see myself doing this for the next four years.'"