Bryn Mawr Stories

Helen Christ and her friend on the first day of school

Why I Chose Bryn Mawr: Helen Christ '24

Hometown: Bloomington, IN

"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."

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A dad and two students carrying bags as they move into the dorms

The "Goodbye and Hello:" Bruce Fort P'23

Father to Evie Fort '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."

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Student looking at laptop in Uncommon Grounds Cafe

Playing the Waiting Game

by Cheryl Horsey, Chief Enrollment Officer

"Now that the application is submitted, what happens next?"

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Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Nichole Reynolds, at a Seven Sisters Panel in Austin, Texas

The Relevance of Women's Colleges

by Nichole Reynolds, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions

"To best understand the relevance of places like Bryn Mawr in today’s world, we need to ground ourselves in the contemporary atmosphere for women."

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Two students discussing in the library

College Interviews Are Just Conversations

by Maddy Kessler '24, Tour Guide

"I learned that interviews are a two-way process. They are a great opportunity to learn more about a college and see if it is a good fit for you."

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Table full of collage materials (magazine cutouts, pens, glue, etc.)

Summer Stories: Celeste Bloom '24

Hometown: Washington, D.C.

"What’s special about this fellowship is that I got to create it and there is a large focus on Bryn Mawr’s history, specifically on students of color, diversity, and how that’s looked throughout time."

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Annalise Ashman '24 poses during a studio visit

Summer Stories: Annalise Ashman '24

Hometown: Tyrone, GA

"The History of Art department at Bryn Mawr has continuously provided me with the invaluable art historical knowledge to be able to pursue this opportunity, and others like it, with confidence."

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Emma Gross '25 poses in front of a "celebrating survivors" poster

Summer Stories: Emma Gross '25

Hometown: Ottsville, PA

"Bryn Mawr has taught me not just information in my classes, but also how to talk about it and apply what I’m learning outside the classroom."

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Jade Poli '25 rehearsing with other interns before their performance at the festival

Summer Stories: Jade Poli '25

Hometown: Maplewood, NJ

"My undergraduate career at Bryn Mawr has made me more independent and more confident to feel like I know what I’m doing."

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Helen Christ (pictured left) with friends on May Day

New Year, New Perspectives: Helen Christ '24

Hometown: Bloomington, IN

"Don’t forget that Bryn Mawr is located in a unique place where you can explore new things and widen your horizons in ways you may not expect."

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Lakshmi Natesan '25 posing in front of a floral mural by Mural Arts Philadelphia

Summer Stories: Lakshmi Natesan '25

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

"Art is one of my passions, as is art education, and Bryn Mawr helped me with the first step in that career."

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View from the Student Life and Wellness Center in the fall

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Campus

by Kimiye Maeshiro '23, Admissions Counselor

"Whether you’re flying into Pennsylvania or driving down the road, here are some tips about how to make the most of your campus visits during the college tour season."

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