Admissions Stories

"I didn’t know that I would be majoring in Latin American Studies when I came to Bryn Mawr, it was an interest that emerged organically over time."

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

"College is a time to find your footing, so make use of this privilege and enjoy your time doing so."

"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."

"Trust yourself, you know what you like and what you don’t like. You know what works for you. Whatever you decide on will be worthwhile."

"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."

"Every course I take continues to confirm my passion for biochemistry and French, offering new opportunities to develop my understanding of each subject from a different perspective."

"We’re in that special time when something you committed to is turning out to be far better—richer, deeper—than you imagined."

"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."

“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.”

"At Bryn Mawr, there’s never a question if a student is capable of something—it’s assumed that they are."

"I never thought of myself as a really independent person, but I feel like college really allows you to explore that."