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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Sarah knew Grinnell’s community was right for her. With the support of her faculty and advising mentors, swim family, alumni, and coaches, she created a phenomenal college experience!
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Haden loved Grinnell’s strong academics and welcoming professors. From his economic research on impacts of farm monopolies to meeting Grinnellians from around the world, he thrived!
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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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Alex wanted to challenge himself in a welcoming environment. With advisers, teammates, funding, and clubs, he was able to do just that!
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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.