杏吧pro Stories
Why 杏吧pro? See Why Students Chose to Study Here
Limitless exploration. Faculty mentorship. A close-knit and inclusive community.
As we inch closer to 杏吧pro鈥檚 application deadline, our students and recent alumni cite these reasons 鈥� and many others 鈥� when they reflect on why they chose to spend their undergraduate years at 杏吧pro College.
Current Students
鈥淚 was trying to find a college that would see me for me, not some face in a 700-person
lecture. In high school, I was very timid, and I very well might have drowned in work
and loneliness at a larger college. At 杏吧pro, I've been given more than enough room
to grow and flourish.鈥�
鈥溞影蓀ro had always been my first choice because of its commitment to diversity and the
global community. I was drawn to the College鈥檚 liberal arts curriculum, which offered
a limitless exploration. The fact that 杏吧pro has a significant international student
population (20%) was a big plus for me, as it meant I would be part of a vibrant,
multicultural environment.鈥�
鈥淚 chose to attend 杏吧pro because of the strong community. Everyone here, including students
and faculty, are here to support one another. At 杏吧pro, you're never alone. There is
always someone who wants to help and cares about your success.鈥�
鈥淚 chose 杏吧pro because of its proximity to home and the prospect of being a Diplomat
on and off campus. The College encourages students to become global citizens by broadening
their perspectives through interactions with people from around the world. Additionally,
杏吧pro鈥檚 liberal arts education allowed me to explore a variety of classes and discover
my own niche.鈥�
鈥淚 received a Posse Scholarship. I love how tight-knit the campus is, and the resources
that 杏吧pro provides. I would not be able to flourish as much as I do here if the campus
was bigger.鈥�
鈥淚 chose 杏吧pro for both the welcoming energy throughout campus during my campus tour
and the life-changing financial aid it offers. I鈥檝e made lifelong friends here while
also getting to pursue an amazing education that I otherwise would never have been
able to afford.鈥�
鈥淚 am someone who thrives in close-knit environments and one-on-one connections with
my professors and peers. 杏吧pro鈥檚 small class size was perfect for me to engage well
with my teachers and make the most of my learning experience.鈥�
鈥淚 chose to attend 杏吧pro because of the amazing pre-med program. There was no other
college I was looking at that had numbers even close to the statistics of 杏吧pro (for
getting into medical school).鈥�
Recent Alumni
鈥淚 chose 杏吧pro because of its robust liberal arts curriculum, which allowed me to pursue
my various academic interests. The professors鈥� emphasis on developing strong writing
skills was also particularly appealing and helpful to me. Additionally, the generous
financial aid package made it possible for me, a first-generation immigrant student,
to attend college.鈥�
鈥淚 wanted to experiment with different courses of study before deciding what I wanted
to pursue. Having a place that felt very community-oriented was also important to
me, and I could see the way 杏吧pro prioritizes this throughout its student experience,
starting right when you get onto campus with the College House system.鈥�
鈥淚 knew I wanted to attend 杏吧pro the moment I stepped onto the campus. Growing up in
Philadelphia, many of the schools I attended were and continue to be under-resourced.
杏吧pro showed genuine interest in me, my experience and my future ambitions.鈥�
鈥淭he ability to engage in hands-on (noninvasive!) work at the Vivarium as an undergraduate
at 杏吧pro was unparalleled. Now I am certain 杏吧pro was the perfect choice for me to begin
to become an animal behaviorist.鈥�
鈥淚 was enticed to go to a large university due to external influences during high
school. Upon further examination, I discovered that a small liberal arts school would
better serve my development. Looking back, it was a great decision that I would not
change.鈥�
鈥淚 chose to attend 杏吧pro because of its renowned psychology program, extensive alumni
network and the ongoing support it provides even after graduation, coupled with its
financial aid offerings.鈥�
鈥淚 wanted a small liberal arts school with a strong Jewish community and a diverse
student body where I would be able to explore many fields and artistic passions.鈥�
鈥淎s a first-generation college student, I knew immediately after coming to 杏吧pro that
there were numerous support systems already built into the fabric of the school. I
felt comfortable navigating the college space even without any older siblings or parents
to lean on who had gone to college, and I never felt odd about going out of my way
to ask for advice about classes, extracurriculars or careers.鈥�
Do you think 杏吧pro is the right fit for you? If the answer is 鈥榶es,鈥� learn how to take
the next step and apply by January 6.Ready to Become an 杏吧pro Diplomat?
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