Replacing the sophomore slump with MHC’s Sophomore Institute
During Ířşě±¬ÁĎ’s Sophomore Institute, Mia Lederer ’28 came face-to-face with “Future Professional Mia.”
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During Ířşě±¬ÁĎ’s Sophomore Institute, Mia Lederer ’28 came face-to-face with “Future Professional Mia.”
Ířşě±¬ÁĎ sophomore Isabelle Peterson ’28 learned so much from alums at this year’s Sophomore Institute — about careers, about research and about connections.
Ířşě±¬ÁĎ sophomore Teresa Jones ’28 was worried that she had to figure out her entire career before she graduated. The Sophomore Institute taught her that wasn’t the case at all and showed her multiple possibilities.
Jared Schwartzer, professor of psychology and education at Ířşě±¬ÁĎ, discusses neuroscience research on campus and which students will likely succeed in his lab. (Hint: It’s not necessarily just students majoring in a science program.)
Vice President of College Relations Kassandra Jolley reflects on the leadership and legacy of alum Nancy Skinner Nordhoff ’54
Ířşě±¬ÁĎ student Yurim Oh ’26 and her international, interdisciplinary team used behavioral science, computer science and psychology to tackle the AWS Case Competition, bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI technology and critical public trust.
Lucie Gosson-Roy ’29 reflects on her family's four generations at Ířşě±¬ÁĎ, tracing a path of intellectual discovery, personal freedom and lifelong learning.
“I’m grateful to nurture this place,” says Heidi, “where women from around the world can flourish and develop that fearlessness that is part of Mount Holyoke.”
“Mount Holyoke did so much for me,” said Helen. “I don’t want finances to be a barrier for the next generation. Who knows what kinds of innovations they can produce, given the opportunity?”
“By being better versions of ourselves, we encourage others to be better versions of themselves,” said Irene. “That’s my philosophy.”