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Mao Yasueda ’24

An unexpected turn to physics research

“Here at Mount Holyoke, my professors taught me that there’s a way to combine different academic disciplines to tackle complex, difficult problems. They offered me so much mentorship, inclusivity and communication.”


Sijia Feng ’24

Bettering communities through economic studies

“Mount Holyoke taught me that there isn’t one right way to be a student or live your life. My classmates weren’t my competition. They were my support system. This allowed me to reflect on what I want.”


Shanthini Ragoonaden ’24

Blazing new trails and forging new paths

“Whether you're leading a project, whether you're running an experiment, whether you're working with a team, patience is very important. There are so many ways where the solution to the problem is just … seeing what the next move you can take is.”


Mary Sartorio ’24, Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics

Creating “aha” moments for students

“I found a program that seemed like it was catered for me. It was unbelievable. The fact that it was for experienced K–8 math teachers was very unique. Then when I got here, it was even more eye-opening.”