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Amy Rinehard stands on the pathway to an ornate cathedral

Amy’s Journey

Dec 01, 2025
Amy Rinehard ’25 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.

Eleanor’s Journey

Nov 24, 2025
Using her internships, off-campus research, independent major, and connections with advisers and alumni, Eleanor Elliott-Rude ’25 specialized in a newfound passion.
Nina Bigelow takes a selfie with the green mountain in back.

Nina’s Journey

Nov 17, 2025
Nina Bigelow ’25 knew that Grinnell perfectly fit her. Through her externship, advanced research, on-campus jobs, internships, and time in Prague, she made the most of it.
I stand proudly in Prague, next to a river.

Aaron's Journey

Nov 05, 2025
Aaron chose Grinnell for academic freedom. He had many hands-on learning experiences through externships, internships, research, and mentorship positions.
Essi takes a selfie in front of the medical conference building.

Essi’s Journey

Oct 27, 2025
Essi Adokou ’25 knew she would be supported at Grinnell. Her three advisers guided her to medicine, South Africa, and advanced neurophysiology research!
wearing a backpack, Andrew crouches on a stone in a shallow stream with grassy banks and a stone bridge in the background

Andrew’s Journey

Oct 13, 2025
Boston, Boise, Costa Rica, Cuba, Copenhagen … these are just a few of the stops in Andrew Tucker’s (’21) Grinnell journey. He also met several U.S. presidential candidates and appeared on national television.
Maria Rossi smiles excitedly near a bridge. Calm waters pass by underneath.

Maria’s Journey

Oct 06, 2025
Maria Rossi ’25 grew very familiar with most, if not all, parts of campus. She received abundant support from her professors, staff members, swim and dive teammates, classmates, and friends.
Me held up by my best friend Quinn near a Grinnell indoor swimming pool

Spencer’s Journey

Mar 18, 2024
At Grinnell, Spencer Clark ’23 found a group of incredible people waiting for him. With them, he swam competitively, studied abroad in London, and explored his passions.
Sophia leans next to a railing and a pink bike. There is an Amsterdam river underneath her.

Sophia’s Journey

Jul 21, 2025
Sophia Carroll ’25 was enamored with Grinnell's off-campus study options, competitive swim program, and environment. She was able to be herself at Grinnell.

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