Bryn Mawr POVs Stories

“I knew that something I wanted in a community was to feel part of something bigger than myself, and that’s here at Bryn Mawr.”

"I never thought of myself as a really independent person, but I feel like college really allows you to explore that."

"There are so many different interests and parts of yourself you’ll find at Bryn Mawr that you don't even know exist yet."

"My college search wasn’t only about where I would get the most playing time or which team I liked the most—a lot of my decision was about the fact that I really liked Bryn Mawr as a school, I really liked the people here, and I wanted to be here whether or not I was playing soccer."

"At Bryn Mawr, there’s never a question if a student is capable of something—it’s assumed that they are."

"Living and learning alongside so many incredible, talented, and unique individuals empowered me to express myself authentically, without fear or shame." 

"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."

"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."

"On the second day of my visit, I remember huffing and puffing up the steps from the gym and happily thinking 'I can see myself doing this for the next four years.'"

"Art is one of my passions, as is art education, and Bryn Mawr helped me with the first step in that career."

"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."

"My undergraduate career at Bryn Mawr has made me more independent and more confident to feel like I know what I’m doing."