By this time, we are sure that you've heard about Grinnell's outstanding academics, diverse and global campus community, and the post-graduate successes of our Grinnell alumni. We guarantee that this page will give you an entirely different view of Grinnell College.

We got these students to talk about their favorite classes, best Grinnell memories, why they chose Grinnell, and more!

Grinnell’s international students – with their diverse backgrounds and experiences – also add to the wealth of perspectives we have on campus.

Christine Ajinjeru
Kampala, Uganda
United World College of the Atlantic
Chemistry
2014
Varsity Track and Field
Varsity Volleyball
Amnesty International
Big Brothers Big Sisters
African and Caribbean Students Union
Giorgos Mamakoukas
Thessaloniki, Greece
Anatolia College
Physics
2014
Varsity Soccer (2 years)
International Soccer Club
Lucy Marcus
New York City, NY
Stuyvesant High School
English
2014
Community Service
Shabbat Cooking Group
Student Advisor
Grinnell Sustainable Agriculture Project
Grinnell Prison Program (GED tutor)
Noah Most
La Crosse, WI
Logan High School
Biology and Economics
2013
Social Entrepreneurs of Grinnell
Alternative Break
Sam Offenberg
Glenview, IL
Glenbrook South High School
Political Science
2014
Student Government (Senator)
Student Programming Committee
Residence Life Committee
Chair of Student Initiative Committee
Varsity Track and Field
Beck Ringdahl-Mayland
Minneapolis, MN
Southwest High School
Biology and Neuroscience concentration
2013
Varsity Swim Team (Captain)
Water Polo (Captain)