ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½Stories

Serving Up Love in Wyndham
"We had a self-uniting marriage on campus in the sunken garden in April 2018, our senior year. BMC was a great environment for us both, for me as a queer woman and for Liam who is trans masc." - Rose Kooper-Johnson '18

Annalise Ashman '24
“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€

Love Under the Rock Arch
"Maybe kissing under the Rock Arch on our first month anniversary was magical all along."

Maggie Pavao '25
"I never thought of myself as a really independent person, but I feel like college really allows you to explore that."

Olivia Flores '26
"There are so many different interests and parts of yourself you’ll find at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½that you don't even know exist yet."

Emma Ryan '24
"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."

Maya Hofstetter '25
"At Bryn Mawr, there’s never a question if a student is capable of something—it’s assumed that they are."

Matt Mundy M.S.S. '22
“My guiding light was wanting to help people, and as hard as things can get in graduate school, I just focused on my ‘why’: wanting to help others.â€

Major Moment: Bethany Wisdom '24
"Enjoy the process of exploring and growing, it will only give you more clarity and more chances to discover what you really love learning!"

Ivy Elwell M.S.S. '23 Goes from Stage to Service
“Whereas other programs I was considering made me feel like I had to fit into their mold, ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½welcomed my background, and what I could bring to their program and the field.â€

Alexa Lebrón-Cruz '22
"While the literature primarily focuses on how dominant group members use essentialist beliefs to oppress others, there is a pocket of research looking at how subordinated group members used essentialist beliefs as a tool for empowerment."

Alumni Spotlight: Kate Petrova
"Living and learning alongside so many incredible, talented, and unique individuals empowered me to express myself authentically, without fear or shame."Â