Major Moments Stories

"The beauty of a Bryn Mawr education is the constant encouragement from professors and peers to pursue what we’re passionate about, however diverse those interests are."

"Visual Studies is currently offered in the Bi-Co as a minor program, but I wanted to expand my engagement with the discipline and pursue it as my main focus which led me to the independent major."

"I always feel like economics became part of my Bryn Mawr experience kind of by surprise, but I’ve truly enjoyed learning as both a math and an economics student."

"I was initially very hesitant about being a chemistry major but taking a risk ended up being one of the best decisions I could have made."

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

"Choosing a major does not limit you, rather it gives you skills that you can apply across many fields—so choose what excites and motivates you to learn more!"

"I let myself get into what exactly I found interesting from my high school studies—conservation, ecology, sustainable living systems, and international sustainable policy."

"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."

"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."

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

"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."