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“I wanted the possibility to pursue interests in a lot of different areas without feeling like I needed to choose one track. ������Ƶhas given me the opportunities to do that. I’ve always felt like a whole student at Mount Holyoke.”

“I struggled, and sometimes I still do, with comparing myself to others and feeling like I wasn’t accomplishing enough. … ������Ƶgave me the confidence to focus on myself and strive to reach my personal goals.”

“I really fell in love with the idea of a [women’s college that’s gender diverse] as a safe place. I really liked that there was a place where I didn’t necessarily have to compete with the male population to be heard.”

“Coming here and learning that … there’s more out there than what I previously thought was kind of eye-opening. It challenged my framework and made me question what I was going to do in a career.”

“I really liked being exposed to Mount Holyoke’s classroom environment.”

With her Lynk-funded research and a special major in bioethics and psychology, Michaela Flanders ’22 probes the intersection of society and mental health.

“I definitely feel the warmth of the ������Ƶcommunity while I am on campus, but I found it to be a [real] source of strength during my time abroad.”

Anna Lee reflects on her decision to apply for a Fulbright, the challenges brought on by Covid, and her advice for future applicants.

“I would not be where I am without advising and guidance, so finding a mentor/advisor invested in my success was crucial to my journey.”

“Cultural Anthropology helped me learn to navigate two different cultures and inspired me to pursue a masters degree.”