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Why аÄéTÁùºÏ²Ê? Hear From Our Students

A sense of belonging. Faculty mentorship. Small, discussion-based classes. Experiential learning. A holistic education that doesn’t define you by your major.

As we inch closer to аÄéTÁùºÏ²Ê’s May 1 decision day for admitted applicants, students and recent alumni cite these reasons – and many others – when they reflect on why they chose to spend their undergraduate years at аÄéTÁùºÏ²Ê.

Current Students

“The College provided me with a sense of belonging. The moment you attain the title of ‘Diplomat,’ аÄéTÁùºÏ²Ê becomes a family to you and everyone supports you.â€

– Faisal Niazi ’27

“I wanted stellar academics and a solid pre-health program.â€

– Jocelyn Chow ’26

“аÄéTÁùºÏ²Ê students strike a unique balance: They are brilliant, driven, hard-working people, but also prioritize being friendly, welcoming and fun to be around.â€

– Ethan Grabowski ’26

“I wanted a smaller school with a good community, and аÄéTÁùºÏ²Ê just felt right.â€

– April Rump ’25

“I liked the idea of a small-city experience just far enough from home but not a flight away, since I had only ever lived in New York.â€

– Hima Ramnarine ’25

“I was looking for more of a small-school experience. I love smaller group interactions; I think I would totally get lost in a lecture hall of a hundred people.â€

– Harmony Clark ’25

“Financial aid and scholarships make going to a school like аÄéTÁùºÏ²Ê possible for me. I've always [felt] supported.â€

– Jackson Milone ’25

“When I visited, everyone seemed so helpful and welcoming. I fell in love with the campus and English program.â€

– Emily Hanson ’25

Recent Alumni

“It felt like a place committed to providing a holistic experience because the current students highlighted that they felt their identities weren't defined by their majors.â€

– Kalida Gawon ’23

“I was able to pursue my interests, from carrying out research to leading clubs and playing a varsity sport.â€

– Lauren Chen ’23

“I chose to attend аÄéTÁùºÏ²Ê because of its beautiful location, history and generous financial aid. The community is very vibrant and diverse.â€

– Sylvain Falquet ’23

“I knew that аÄéTÁùºÏ²Ê could help me become a more holistic version of myself with many priorities: school, sports, social life and study abroad.â€

– Emma Frazier ’21

“Up until that point in my life, I felt very unseen. аÄéTÁùºÏ²Ê was full of people who could see the talents and the potential that I had.â€

– Joshua Millman ’22

“I liked that students were close with their professors; I saw it as a chance to find opportunities, like research, that most undergrads might not get at a bigger school.â€

– Emi Patino-Kishigami ’23

“I chose to attend аÄéTÁùºÏ²Ê because of the financial aid I was awarded. As a first-generation college graduate, this was crucial.â€

– Lisbeth Marquez-Delgado ’21


Ready to Become a Diplomat?

If you’ve decided that аÄéTÁùºÏ²Ê is the right fit for your educational journey, confirm your place in the Class of 2029. Just go to your portal and submit your enrollment agreement online.


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