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Because of the academic rigor and encouragement I experienced at MHC, I have a life and career of passion and purpose.

My perseverance and the guidance I received at Mount Holyoke allowed me to make my vision of serving tribal communities a reality.

I will continue to pursue my passion in law school to fight against corruption, especially in international law.

“When I applied to Columbia, they exempted me from writing their MA essay on the basis of my Mount Holyoke thesis.”

MHC prepared me for graduate school, and my background in neuroscience and chemistry has given me a leg up in pharmacy classes.

One skill I found very valuable from my time at MHC was my time spent teaching in PLUMS. The skill of teaching is very important when I TA a class or when I'm explaining my project to my lab mates.

“I encourage all my students, regardless of their major, to take at least one art history course and study abroad.”

Not initially in the field of grant reviewing, transferrable skills as a history major and educator prepared her for her work.

When I decided to double-major in English & Spanish literature, I never could have guessed where my studies would lead.

I have grown into a strong, confident and competent individual and aspiring scientist after four years living and learning at MHC.