Stephanie Sluyter
Harriet Newhall Fellow
Why MHC: "I chose MHC for its energy. There is a determination and academic excellence of the women in the classroom as well as constant support and encouragement from the professors. The energy on campus comes from a group of intelligent women working together to reach new intellectual heights; it's inspiring to be a part of that."
Class year: 2010
Major(s): History
Minor(s): Romance Languages
Hometown: Kennebunk, Maine
Current Residence Hall: Pearsons
Postgraduate Plans: Join the PeaceCorps, travel and teach.
Study Abroad/Internships: I spent this summer teaching English in a small town in rural Costa Rica. It was also a chance to work on my Spanish. I hope to study abroad in Senegal or Scotland.
Favorite Professors: Jane Gerhard
Favorite Class: Any class that has History, French or Spanish and lots of animated discussion and discovery.
Favorite Extracurricular Activity: Cross Country
Favorite Place on Campus: The library.
Favorite Tradition: I love M and C's. It's such a nice treat at the end of a long day.
Favorite Dining Hall Food: Prospect always has a really nice selection and lots of options.
Favorite Local Restaurant: Mama Iguanas in Northampton has excellent traditional Mexican food
What did you do last weekend? Typically I spend my Saturdays at cross-country or track meets. Sunday is then a day to relax, as well as do lots of reading.