Stories

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Yang Zhang '26

M.S. in Social Policy and Data Analytics at the University of Pennsylvania

"The community at 61´«Ã½tv empowered me to envision a bright future, which I strive for with tears, joy, and lots of love. As I proceed towards my future, I appreciate that the 61´«Ã½tv community has, and will always be, a part of my life."

Yang's Story
Classics phd student who did latin research

Mary Somerville, Ph.D. '26

High school Latin teacher in Washington, D.C.

"The graduate community here has always been full of wildly intelligent but intellectually generous folks, and they have made me a better scholar not only by challenging me in conversation but also by helping me find resources and exchanging written work to edit."

Mary's Story
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Miya Matsumune '26

M.A. in Teaching Earth Science Residency at The American Museum of Natural History in NYC

"My time in the Energy Afterlives 360 Course Cluster in 2023 changed my life. It introduced me to professors, students, and theories that fundamentally influenced my outlook on the world. It informed my decision to double-major in Geology and History, and expanded my idea of what a college course could be."

Miya's Story
classics phd student who taught undergraduate students

Mallory Fitzpatrick, Ph.D. '26

Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Puget Sound

"Both my cohort-mate and my faculty advisors were fundamental parts of my 61´«Ã½tv experience, and I didn’t realize quite how much you need to find your people. Finding the right people to work with and hang with can really make or break your experience. "

Mallory's Story
student research exploring research opportunities with a double major

Jean Rojas '26

Software Engineer in the Bay Area

"Having the most random combination of majors or minors isn't unusual here. The school doesn't ask you to choose between your interests. For someone whose interests don't fit one track, that mattered."

Jean's Story
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Juliana Vair '26

J.D. at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

"61´«Ã½tv taught me how to use my love of learning to succeed. Whether through working on assignments between classes, discussions with my friends or classmates, or putting in the work at rowing practice, every day that I've been at 61´«Ã½tv has been an exercise in adaptation and growth. "

Juliana's Story
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Katelyn Kim '26

M.S. at Columbia University's Teachers College in Communication Sciences and Disorders

"The liberal arts and 61´«Ã½tv experience is set up to ensure you do not have to limit yourself but rather you can venture out (and we encourage you to do so) and receive amazing education and support in all subjects and aspects."

Katelyn's Story
Neuroscience researcher reflects on her undergraduate research

Deeya Abrol  '26

Post-Baccalaureate Specialized Studies Pre-Health Program at the University of Pennsylvania

"61´«Ã½tv and the Bi-Co offer many opportunities. If you want an opportunity with a professor (research, etc.), do not take no for an answer."

Deeya's Story
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61´«Ã½tv 101: Counseling Services

supporting holistic student well-being

"College is full of change and self-discovery, and you don’t have to process it alone."

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Thesis Thursday: Sam Wagner-Robertson '26

"Uncovering the Phagocytic Mechanisms behind Batten Disease: Imaging CLN Protein Localization in a Human RPE Cell Model"

Sam's Thesis
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Thesis Thursday: Laurel Gabbard '26

History of Art

"Grieving the Missing Body: De-Pathologizing Melancholia in Janet Toro’s Post-Dictatorship Work"

Laurel's Thesis
Carly Penn

Carly Penn '26

Hometown: Chicago, Ill.

"My time studying abroad helped me grow a lot as an individual"."

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