Collaborative discovery: Sociology in action
Mount Holyoke College students Eva Hanson ’26 and Aleena Jafar-DeCesare ’27 had the opportunity to work with faculty Anne Taylor on sociology research, enabling them to visit Yale University.
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Mount Holyoke College students Eva Hanson ’26 and Aleena Jafar-DeCesare ’27 had the opportunity to work with faculty Anne Taylor on sociology research, enabling them to visit Yale University.
Mount Holyoke College student Gabriella Aviles ’27 attended the most recent Careers in Public Service event with the Weissman Center for Leadership and discovered bold new pathways for postgraduate careers.
Rising Mount Holyoke College senior Naoise Grybko is spending their summer researching policies on homelessness. They hope to produce a document that explains these policies in an accessible way that more people can understand.
Mount Holyoke College student Nima Maxamuud ’27 talks about her journey toward a greater understanding of intergroup dialogue as a discipline and a tool for change.
“I feel more confident and open-minded, open to doing things I would have been afraid to try before. I feel ready to take on challenges,” said Mount Holyoke College senior Sumaiya Jahan ’25.
“I met with every disabilities department of the schools I was looking at. Mount Holyoke seemed most receptive. There was a willingness to work with me in meaningful ways.”
“I met one of my best friends that first year, and we still talk and have dinners weekly. It's been nice to finally feel like I’ve found forever friends at college.”
“Pre-Mount Holyoke Nina versus the postgrad version has grown so much because of this College’s supportive community where people truly want you to thrive.”
“I don’t know if I would have had the chance or felt supported or empowered enough to do this had I not been here. I’m so incredibly grateful.”
“I really appreciate that [the MHC Semester in D.C] program provided a new way for me to view international relations and public policy.”