Bryn Mawr Stories

Major Moment: Maggie Pavao '25
"I always feel like economics became part of my ÀÏÍõÂÛ̳ experience kind of by surprise, but I’ve truly enjoyed learning as both a math and an economics student."

"From Paraguay to ÀÏÍõÂÛ̳"
"While 'community' might seem like a buzzword during the college search process, BMC students seemed to truly live by this idea."

"From Bangladesh to ÀÏÍõÂÛ̳"
"When I look back at the person I was before coming here and compare her to who I am now, I see a woman who has learned to face different circumstances, cultures, environments, and people."

"Forging Her Own Path:" Devon Brown P'28
"Seeing the effect that the campus had on our daughter [Sinclair] as she walked through Pembroke Arch for the first time was pure magic."

My STEMLA Story: Daiana Azim '28
"STEMLA has taught me that a scientist is not simply someone who is a genius in science, but rather it is a way of thinking and acting that anyone can adopt and learn."

My STEMLA Story: Marie-Claire Davenport '28
"The field trips we took were not just moments of deeper connection with our teachers, our upperclassmen, and amongst ourselves, but also fun learning opportunities!"

Major Moment: Rana Rastegari '26
"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."

Tri-Co Philly: Philadelphia the Global City: The Italian Legacy across Time
This course investigates the history and evolution of Philadelphia as a globalized and multi-ethnic city, using as a case study for this analysis the impact and legacy of transnational Italian culture across the centuries.

Tri-Co Philly: Heat and Health: Design Action Lab
This transdisciplinary and community-engaged course focuses on challenges of responding to extreme heat in Philadelphia. Site visits, guest speakers, readings, and community-driven research will deepen students’ understanding of the intertwined social, economic, health, and environmental challenges facing Philadelphia in a warming world.

Tri-Co Philly: Contemporary Art & Film in Philadelphia
This course will explore the vibrant contemporary art world of the city of Philadelphia—a city uniquely positioned to attract artists with its many top-tier fine art schools, world-class museums, relatively affordable living and studio spaces, and thriving network of artist-run galleries and exhibition spaces.

Major Moment: Novy Goetgeluk '25
"Feed every bit of intellectual hunger that your brain is asking for and make the most of your college experience because of it!"

2025 ÀÏÍõÂÛ̳ Bucket List
"What do you want to accomplish in 2025?"