Extraordinary journeys begin in unexpected places.
Read more about the extraordinary places these students experienced through their Grinnell College journeys.
Student Journeys
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Amy was looking for a tight-knit community, an academically challenging environment, and people who saw value in the work we were doing. She found it all at Grinnell.
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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.
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Mykenzie was drawn to Grinnell for the academics. But when she visited and saw the community, that’s when she knew she wanted to be at Grinnell.
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Ben wanted to be sure he wouldn’t be sacrificing his love of music by coming to Grinnell. Now, he says he’s never been so musically fulfilled.
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Maddie was looking for a college with an inclusive, diverse student body where people support each other. Grinnell had what she wanted and more.
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Hannah wanted a small community where she could know her professors and classmates well. The Grinnell community offered that and more.
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For Sara, Grinnell rose to the top because of the people she met here, especially current students. It felt like a community where she could belong.
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Alyson grew up in San Francisco and wanted something different for her college experience. With its academic rigor and research opportunities, Grinnell was it.
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Cooper chose Grinnell for its close-knit community. With his advisers, swim teammates, and alum friends, he grew tremendously!