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

I've been consistently amazed by the insightful comments of my classmates.

I learned a ton from the campers, the Cary scientists, my supervisor, and the mosquitoes I collected for the researchers!

My strong science research background helped me better understand the fundamental aspect of medicine as it relates to clinical practice.

Hooked on science after an unintended geology class in her first semester at Mount Holyoke, Heidi Roop ’07 has traveled the world as a climate scientist.

“Medical Family Therapy presented a unique combination of social science, medicine/healing and understanding other people's stories.”

As a student at MHC, I had gained not only the foundations of my academic studies but I had the confidence and poise to approach these people and make valuable connections.

How do science—and scientific uncertainty—and human values influence decision-making in highly contentious areas?

My time at MHC was just the start of an incredible journey of discovery.

In particular, I consider that the rigorous and yet "out-of-the-box" training, that I received from the exceptional faculty in the chemistry, biochemistry and biology departments at Mount Holyoke, provided me with a strong scientific foundation on which to build an exciting and rewarding career.