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Isabel DiBiasio-Hudson discusses the MHC community: rooted in compassion, empathy and a desire to support people in the way that they want and need to be.

Tessa Ballard’s sociology research background helped her trace the history of deforestation practices during a forest research internship in Azerbaijan.

The person I am leaving Mount Holyoke College is certainly not the student who applied or walked onto the campus as a first-year student. I knew I would be happy here. What I didn’t expect was how much the community would change me.

Internships helped Sinead O’Sullivan learn the ways in which both government policies and funding levels limit the accessibility and quality of care.

Besides its beauty, the next thing I noticed — or should I say, felt — was the energy running through the campus. It’s vibrant. It’s diverse. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. I could see myself making friends here. I pictured myself sitting in the Williston Library.

Shakyra Lewis was a presenter at LEAP Symposium 2021 and shares a bit about her internship experience. Shakyra's presentation was part of a panel titled “Education Across the World.”

Allia Jahanbin was a presenter at LEAP Symposium 2021 and shares a bit about her internship experience. Allia's presentation was part of a panel titled “Seeking Social Justice: A Mental Health Perspective.”

Shennaz Iefa Jemal was a presenter at LEAP Symposium 2021 and shares a bit about her internship experience. Shennaz's presentation was part of a panel titled “Collaboration between Technology and Business.”

Kathryn Murphy was a presenter at LEAP Symposium 2021 and shares a bit about her internship experience. Kathryn's presentation was part of a panel titled “Legal Perspectives: Research, Litigation, Advocacy, and Art.”

I got an up-close look at how the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected racial and ethnic minorities in the U.S.