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Information Session for Admitted Students

Make the leap and join us for an information session to get an overview of Grinnell’s academic programs, career development services, internship and research opportunities, and so much more. All designed to help you succeed.

Our info sessions are usually rather personalized, but since you can't be here in person, we've provided the next best thing. Hear fourth-year students Maddy Smith and Ayyad Jacob share their unique stories about learning, life, and friendship at Grinnell.

Music Credit:

Intro music: Better Days by LAKEY INSPIRED

Outro music: Tranquility by Prod. Riddiman

Timestamps: Looking for something in particular? Here's where it is.

1:50 - Moving from a city to Grinnell

4:25 - Why is a Grinnell education unique?

6:30 - How advising sets Grinnell apart

7:48 - Benefits of having an first-year adviser outside your major

9:22 - Favorite classes

11:10 - How do you find your major advisor?

13:09 - Studying abroad/off-campus study opportunities

15:58 - How tutorial impacted Ayyad's experience working in the British Parliament during Brexit

18:18 - Summer research in Grinnell, and how Maddy spent three months studying Vikings

20:01 - Freedom to conduct research within Grinnell classes

22:24 - Experience with the Careers, Life and Service office

23:54 - Career communities

26:12 - Maddy and Ayyad's advice for high school seniors

28:21 - A caring community

Loyal Terry '23 (video still)

Who are Grinnellians?

Current students describe what it means to be a Grinnellian.

Justina Lee '22 (video still)

Grinnellians Know Who They Are

Grinnellians are life-long learners, ask hard questions, and have an individual sense of self.

Megan Tcheng in still from student video

The Grinnell Community

“Students support each others' interests - we all came here because we are passionate about something or we're searching for those passions.”