Student Voices Stories

Students at College Fest in Philly

Marie-Claire Davenport '28

Hometown: Marina, CA

"This was a milestone moment for me, the moment where I felt my journey begin, not just as a woman in STEM, but also as a ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø student."

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Emma Gross with friends at the Sunken Garden

Emma Gross '25

Hometown: Ottsville, PA

"My time at ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø has been the most formative years of my life—I have learned not only about who I am but also about who I want to become and how I want to continue to build and foster community once I leave."

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Sofia Azuara '25

Moving Out of State: Sofia Azuara '25

From Houston to ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø

"Just because you’re leaving your city doesn't mean that you're leaving your community."

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Caitlin Joseph '25

Caitlin Joseph '25

Hometown: Woodstock, MD

"My journey to ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø, just like my journey throughout it, has been about opening myself up to the unknown, and letting my heart guide me to where I need to be."

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Students at the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Train Station

Clara Wells-Dang '27

Hometowns: Arlington, VA and Hanoi, Vietnam

"²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø nourishes my creativity and continues to reshape my understanding of success."

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Sofia

Major Moment: Sofía Díaz ‘26

Political Science & Sociology

"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!"

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Kit Kringel '27

Major Moment: Kit Kringel '27

Geology & Political Science

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

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light blue lantern

28 Things for the Class of 2028 to Look Forward to

From Our Tour Guides to You

"Welcome home, Class of 2028!"

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Emma Carney '25

Major Moment: Emma Carney '25

Economics & Latin American Studies

"I didn’t know that I would be majoring in Latin American Studies when I came to ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø, it was an interest that emerged organically over time."

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Katelyn Kim '26

Major Moment: Katelyn Kim '26

Psychology & Linguistics

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

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Sofia Azuara '25 at Club Day

Major Moment: Sofia Azuara '25

Creative Writing

"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."

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Una Yamamoto Barkadottir '24

Major Moment: Una Yamamoto Barkardottir '24

Biology

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

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