Class of 2026 Stories

"College is going to feel uncertain sometimes. Lean into that. That’s where the interesting stuff happens, where you surprise yourself, grow, and become someone you didn’t even know you could be."

"Pursue your passions — especially academically! You will find a lot of support from your professors and peers. I never imagined I could be a BCMC major, do research in a lab, and also get my M.A. in French, but it has been an incredible experience."

"I am most excited to take my learning in a new direction, studying something much more physical, while still building on my background in sociology. While at Bryn Mawr, I have studied the sociology of culture and hope to develop my understanding of food as a cultural aspect, a tool for connection, and a symbol in my further studies. "

"There is so much richness in experience and learning awaiting you at Bryn Mawr, so choose how you spend your time wisely while welcoming the unexpected and the uncomfortable."

If you are interested in anything (a class, an internship, a research opportunity), don't be afraid to reach out and ask! Bryn Mawr is what you make of it, and everyone from peers to professors to alumnae is excited to help. 

"The ability to take courses across multiple departments and disciplines gave me confidence in an interdisciplinary future."

"The thing I absolutely adore about Bryn Mawr is the level of familiarity I have come to develop with my professors. Even though I have taken classes across many departments and, by the nature of my major, across the Bi-College, I have never felt as though my professors are an unknown entity."

"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."

"My time in the Energy Afterlives 360 Course Cluster in 2023 changed my life. It introduced me to professors, students, and theories that fundamentally influenced my outlook on the world. It informed my decision to double-major in Geology and History, and expanded my idea of what a college course could be."