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���챬�� senior Myra Arif Zia ’26 took part in the Semester in D.C. program and learned key things about her career, her future plans and America at this moment in history.

In her first semester at ���챬��, senior Sophia-Emma Eddy ’26 thought she had everything mapped out. But then came a journey of discovery that revealed ways for her to step out of her comfort zone.

���챬�� senior Amelia Anderson ’26 is ready for a career in public service or civil rights law, thanks to the strong support and leadership lessons she has received as a student.

Lucie Gosson-Roy ’29 reflects on her family's four generations at ���챬��, tracing a path of intellectual discovery, personal freedom and lifelong learning.

Rising ���챬�� senior Naoise Grybko is spending their summer researching policies on homelessness. They hope to produce a document that explains these policies in an accessible way that more people can understand.

���챬�� senior Hailee Pitschke ’25 said, “I’m really grateful that Mount Holyoke offered opportunities to explore niche topics in fields I am interested in. It helped nail down key academic interests.”

Cindie Huerta-Velazquez ’25 connects food and community at Mount Holyoke: “We all have different friend groups, but once a week we come together to talk about anything and everything. We intentionally make that time and effort to be together.”

“I met with every disabilities department of the schools I was looking at. Mount Holyoke seemed most receptive. There was a willingness to work with me in meaningful ways.”

“I met one of my best friends that first year, and we still talk and have dinners weekly. It's been nice to finally feel like I’ve found forever friends at college.”

“Peacebuilding refers to the field I want to work in. It addresses systems and the policies that are producing cycles of violence within communities.”