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“Mount Holyoke has pushed me to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. I’ve gained understanding and appreciation for people who see things differently.”

“Embrace the experience and be prepared to learn.”

“I found myself at Mount Holyoke. I learned self-reliance in a foreign country. I realized I have control over my life. I need to be responsible for it.”

“I’ve become more cautious about viewing the experiences of others. I now prioritize, above everything, seeing the world through their perspective.”

I learned to ask questions fearlessly and make mistakes. No one knows everything. The only way to learn and move forward is by asking and doing.

Beyond the classroom: Javeria Kella ’19 discusses her internship with Gbowee Peace Foundation in Liberia.

“As a senior, I’m confident enough to say I am a global citizen, and I owe it all to the education that was provided to me within a diverse setting.”

An environmental studies student at Mount Holyoke and an alum working for the World Wide Fund for Nature make a life-changing connection.

“As an international student from a small country, I am constantly learning so much more about different cultures through the people I interact with here.”

Taking part in everything Mount Holyoke provides for in a comprehensive global education.