Gil Perez ’21 found Grinnell through QuestBridge, played on the soccer team, had a double major and concentration, and pursued internships, experiential learning, and volunteer opportunities in Chicago and Minneapolis. Next up: a master’s degree in management.

Maya Gardner ’23 always wanted to engage in cutting-edge scientific research at Grinnell. But she never expected that she would also do it in South Africa and do remote research!

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.

Camila Hassler ’22 knew that a liberal arts education in the form of an individually advised curriculum would best fit her academic needs and allow her to explore her interests. Majoring in political science and Spanish, she was also able to live in Farm House, join two Student Educational Policy Committees, do a congressional internship, and work as a New Student Orientation coordinator.

When Justina Lee ’22 visited Grinnell, she found a vibrant and supportive global community. Four years later, she has embraced opportunities to study abroad, perform with the Latin American Jazz Ensemble, and take on advocacy and mentorship roles.

During his time at Grinnell, Seth Bartusek ’21 lived in Farm House, played varsity baseball, and conducted marine biology research off the coast of New Zealand. Next, he’s headed to Alaska to work with the U.S. Forest Service!

New students, described by one as eager to explore Grinnell’s “academic smorgasbord,” bring their creativity and collaborative spirit that will enrich the College’s vibrant tradition of academic excellence within the liberal arts, inclusivity, and dynamic exchange of ideas. 

Ryuta Kure ’25, a computer science and economics major from Japan, mentored other international students, studied in Budapest, and conducted mentored research that resulted in an original video game — which you can play here!

Lucy Polyak ’23 explored her life-long passion for theater from all angles, thanks to Grinnell's research and study-abroad opportunities. She directed shows, studied abroad in London, and more!