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Wall in Admission and Student Financial Services room that says "The World Needs ɬÀï·¬ians"

Student Journeys

Extraordinary journeys begin in unexpected places.

Read more about the extraordinary places these students experienced through their ɬÀï·¬ journeys.

Majors
Home State
Home Country
Graduation Year
Co-curricular Experiences
Research and Creative Work
Nam Do on a beach with a beautiful sunset behind him

’25

Nam Do

Nam Do is from Hanoi, Vietnam, a city of over 8 million people. He wanted a big change — a small liberal arts college in a rural setting.

Mykenzie sits near a stone firepit

’25

Mykenzie Masters

Mykenzie was drawn to ɬÀï·¬ for the academics. But when she visited and saw the community, that’s when she knew she wanted to be at ɬÀï·¬.

Ben smiles with a beautiful sunset and landscape behind him

’25

Ben Curran

Ben wanted to be sure he wouldn’t be sacrificing his love of music by coming to ɬÀï·¬. Now, he says he’s never been so musically fulfilled.

MAddie stands on a paved path with trees on one side and water on the other

’25

Maddie Hartog

Maddie was looking for a college with an inclusive, diverse student body where people support each other. ɬÀï·¬ had what she wanted and more.

A young women in a competitive swimsuit

’25

Hannah Sweet

Hannah wanted a small community where she could know her professors and classmates well. The ɬÀï·¬ community offered that and more.

Sara shoots the basketball while an opposing player plays defense

’25

Sara Booher

For Sara, ɬÀï·¬ rose to the top because of the people she met here, especially current students. It felt like a community where she could belong.

Young woman poses with The Bean sculpture in downtown Chicago

’25

Alyson Won

Alyson grew up in San Francisco and wanted something different for her college experience. With its academic rigor and research opportunities, ɬÀï·¬ was it.

I take a selfie with my friends.

’25

Cooper Malone

Cooper chose ɬÀï·¬ for its close-knit community. With his advisers, swim teammates, and alum friends, he grew tremendously!

Essi Adokou points to her name on the big blue wall.

’25

Essi Adokou

Essi knew she would be supported at ɬÀï·¬. Her three advisers guided her to medicine, South Africa, and advanced neurophysiology research!

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