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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.”


Sasha Toole ’24

Creative problem solving with both arts and science

“I remember a professor saying that studying physics is studying problem-solving, and that stuck with me. My studying hasn’t been just to memorize material but instead to teach me to ask, ‘How do I approach complex problems and come up with out-of-the-box solutions?’”


Vivi Corre ’24

Effecting change for the next generation

“Mount Holyoke has truly prepared me for this next step. My professional experience and coursework at the College taught me how to apply these concepts in the real world to effect change. My experience has given me the confidence to go and do that.”