Psychology Stories

"The community at Bryn Mawr empowered me to envision a bright future, which I strive for with tears, joy, and lots of love. As I proceed towards my future, I appreciate that the Bryn Mawr community has, and will always be, a part of my life."

"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."

"Feed every bit of intellectual hunger that your brain is asking for and make the most of your college experience because of it!"

"The course description made it sound new and fun, so I thought 'Why not?' and signed up for the class."

"Living and learning alongside so many incredible, talented, and unique individuals empowered me to express myself authentically, without fear or shame." 

"While the literature primarily focuses on how dominant group members use essentialist beliefs to oppress others, there is a pocket of research looking at how subordinated group members used essentialist beliefs as a tool for empowerment."

This 360°, taught by professors of chemistry, psychology, and East Asian Languages and Cultures (formerly East Asian Studies), examined the history, science and practice of meditation and other mindful practices.

Incorporating a visit to the Titagya school in rural Ghana, this 360° explores how children grow and develop in different contexts (e.g. schools, communities, households) and cultures (e.g., the United States, West Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa) and how this growth and development is conceptualized and represented–in texts and theories–mainly by adults, across cultures and fields of study.

“What really drew me to Bliss Dental was the goals the company has to make dental care available and accessible in the Black community and to make it a safe space.”