Bryn Mawr Stories

"In high school I volunteered at DOROT, where I interned this summer, and found a community that is still very close to my heart today. Seeing that Bryn Mawr had so many volunteer initiatives and similar clubs like Adopt-A-Grandparent drew me to the school and ultimately helped me to make my decision to attend Bryn Mawr."Â

Finland Arctic Magnificence
January 22-30, 2026

Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage
January 15-22, 2026

Mysteries of Peru and Machu Picchu
August 13-21, 2025

Discover Denali National Park
July 13-18, 2025

Major Moment: Maggie Pavao '26
"I always feel like economics became part of my Bryn Mawr experience kind of by surprise, but I’ve truly enjoyed learning as both a math and an economics student."

"From Paraguay to Bryn Mawr"
"While 'community' might seem like a buzzword during the college search process, BMC students seemed to truly live by this idea."

"Forging Her Own Path:" Devon Brown P'28
"Seeing the effect that the campus had on our daughter [Sinclair] as she walked through Pembroke Arch for the first time was pure magic."

My STEMLA Story: Daiana Azim '28
"STEMLA has taught me that a scientist is not simply someone who is a genius in science, but rather it is a way of thinking and acting that anyone can adopt and learn."

My STEMLA Story: Marie-Claire Davenport '28
"The field trips we took were not just moments of deeper connection with our teachers, our upperclassmen, and amongst ourselves, but also fun learning opportunities!"

Major Moment: Rana Rastegari '26
"I was initially very hesitant about being a chemistry major but taking a risk ended up being one of the best decisions I could have made."

Tri-Co Philly: Philadelphia the Global City: The Italian Legacy across Time
This course investigates the history and evolution of Philadelphia as a globalized and multi-ethnic city, using as a case study for this analysis the impact and legacy of transnational Italian culture across the centuries.

Tri-Co Philly: Heat and Health: Design Action Lab
This transdisciplinary and community-engaged course focuses on challenges of responding to extreme heat in Philadelphia. Site visits, guest speakers, readings, and community-driven research will deepen students’ understanding of the intertwined social, economic, health, and environmental challenges facing Philadelphia in a warming world.