Bryn Mawr Stories
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Why I Chose Bryn Mawr: Helen Christ '24
"To make my final decision, I ended up talking to current students about their experiences, and their honesty and enthusiasm about Bryn Mawr made me excited to become a student here."
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The "Goodbye and Hello:" Bruce Fort P'23
"Bryn Mawr ticked off all of these boxes in quick succession—but in the end, I believe a certain amount of alchemy brought Evie and Bryn Mawr together."
![Student looking at laptop in Uncommon Grounds Cafe](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2023-10/Lester_110822_1495.jpg?h=9eb0d413&itok=CtyuaexF)
Playing the Waiting Game
"Now that the application is submitted, what happens next?"
![Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Nichole Reynolds, at a Seven Sisters Panel in Austin, Texas](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2023-10/IMG-0004.jpg?h=6e34bc5d&itok=JkCj6fDp)
The Relevance of Women's Colleges
"To best understand the relevance of places like Bryn Mawr in today’s world, we need to ground ourselves in the contemporary atmosphere for women."
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College Interviews Are Just Conversations
"I learned that interviews are a two-way process. They are a great opportunity to learn more about a college and see if it is a good fit for you."
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Summer Stories: Celeste Bloom '24
"What’s special about this fellowship is that I got to create it and there is a large focus on Bryn Mawr’s history, specifically on students of color, diversity, and how that’s looked throughout time."
![Annalise Ashman '24 poses during a studio visit](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2023-10/Ashman_Artist%20Studio%20Visit%20%281%29%20%281%29.jpg?h=fe03b235&itok=jtnkxtYV)
Summer Stories: Annalise Ashman '24
"The History of Art department at Bryn Mawr has continuously provided me with the invaluable art historical knowledge to be able to pursue this opportunity, and others like it, with confidence."
![Emma Gross '25 poses in front of a "celebrating survivors" poster](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2023-10/Emma_Gross_Internship_1.jpeg?h=9c166bce&itok=aLQv73x6)
Summer Stories: Emma Gross '25
"Bryn Mawr has taught me not just information in my classes, but also how to talk about it and apply what I’m learning outside the classroom."
![Jade Poli '25 rehearsing with other interns before their performance at the festival](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2023-10/Jade_Poli_Internship_2.jpg?h=faea49e1&itok=fTlxvTm9)
Summer Stories: Jade Poli '25
"My undergraduate career at Bryn Mawr has made me more independent and more confident to feel like I know what I’m doing."
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New Year, New Perspectives: Helen Christ '24
"Don’t forget that Bryn Mawr is located in a unique place where you can explore new things and widen your horizons in ways you may not expect."
![Lakshmi Natesan '25 posing in front of a floral mural by Mural Arts Philadelphia](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2023-09/Lakhsmi_Natesan_Final-3.jpg?h=256fe6a1&itok=-d3Mw5Uc)
Summer Stories: Lakshmi Natesan '25
"Art is one of my passions, as is art education, and Bryn Mawr helped me with the first step in that career."
![View from the Student Life and Wellness Center in the fall](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2023-10/DSCF0514.jpg?h=0775493e&itok=Pr1JJki2)
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Campus
"Whether you’re flying into Pennsylvania or driving down the road, here are some tips about how to make the most of your campus visits during the college tour season."