Admissions Stories

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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Sofia Azuara '25

Actualizing Dreams through the BMC Reading Series: Sofia Azuara '25

Hometown: Houston, TX

"Not only is it a wonderful experience for the students to listen to published authors speak, but it's also a step in actualizing our dreams."

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Major Moment: Lia Wong-Fodor '26

Biochemistry & French

"Every course I take continues to confirm my passion for biochemistry and French, offering new opportunities to develop my understanding of each subject from a different perspective."

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All dressed up for May Day

Lia Wong-Fodor '26

Hometown: Bangkok, Thailand

"ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½students are a force to be reckoned with—changemakers may seem like a cliché term, but our students are really driven to create the world they want to see."

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Annalise Ashman

Annalise Ashman '24

Hometown: Tyrone, GA

“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.â€

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Maya Hofstetter

Maya Hofstetter '25

Hometown: Takoma Park, MD

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

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Maggie Pavao

Maggie Pavao '25

Hometown: Belmont, CA

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

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Olivia Flores

Olivia Flores '26

Hometown: Napa, CA

"There are so many different interests and parts of yourself you’ll find at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½that you don't even know exist yet."

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Emma Ryan

Emma Ryan '24

Hometown: Centennial, CO

"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 ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½as a school, I really liked the people here, and I wanted to be here whether or not I was playing soccer."

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Major Moment: Bethany Wisdom '24

Literatures in English

"Enjoy the process of exploring and growing, it will only give you more clarity and more chances to discover what you really love learning!"

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Kate Petrova '20 is now a PhD candidate for psychology at Stanford University

Alumni Spotlight: Kate Petrova

Class of 2020

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

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