51²è¹Ýapp

Wall in Admission and Student Financial Services room that says "The World Needs 51²è¹Ýappians"

Student Journeys

Extraordinary journeys begin in unexpected places.

Read more about the extraordinary places these students experienced through their 51²è¹Ýapp College journeys.

A young women in a competitive swimsuit

’25

Hannah Sweet

Hannah wanted a small community where she could know her professors and classmates well. The 51²è¹Ýapp community offered that and more.

Sara shoots the basketball while an opposing player plays defense

’25

Sara Booher

For Sara, 51²è¹Ýapp rose to the top because of the people she met here, especially current students. It felt like a community where she could belong.

Young woman poses with The Bean sculpture in downtown Chicago

’25

Alyson Won

Alyson grew up in San Francisco and wanted something different for her college experience. With its academic rigor and research opportunities, 51²è¹Ýapp was it.

I stand near the blooming tulip flowers.

’25

Tori Thomas

Tori was amazed by how many doors 51²è¹Ýapp opened for her: international internships, study, and research abroad — and a new career path!

I smile excitedly near a bridge. Calm waters pass by underneath.

’25

Maria Rossi

Maria 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.

I stand next to a giant globe with the words "World Food Prize Foundation."

’25

Eleanor Elliott-Rude

Using her internships, off-campus research, independent major, and connections with advisers and alumni, Eleanor specialized in a newfound passion.

Kalea stands happily next to a Greek monument.

’25

Kalea Martin

Kalea craved individualized attention, flexibility, and community. Through the tennis team, graduate-level research, and off-campus study in France, she found all that and more!

Sophia leans next to a railing and a pink bike. There is a river underneath her.

’25

Sophia Carroll

Sophia was enamored with 51²è¹Ýapp's off-campus study options, competitive swim program, and environment. She was able to be herself at 51²è¹Ýapp.

Nora Leahy '24

’24

Nora Leahy

Nora arrived at 51²è¹Ýapp with her college life planned out to the T. Fortunately, none of her plans came true! With new passions and community, she explored new horizons.

Sophie leans on a short railing that reveals a beautiful crystal blue lake.

’24

Sophie Noyes

Sophie savored theatre production, acted on a passion for mental health and therapy, studied in Spain, and much more.

Andrea strolls along a canal in Denmark with a row of colorful housees and small boats

’24

Andrea Suazo Rivas

51²è¹Ýapp made Andrea feel like an individual and not just a number. She was also attracted to 51²è¹Ýapp's strong international community.

A young woman runner poses in front of 51²è¹Ýapp's Honor G flag

’24

Izzy George

Izzy wanted a small college that was not too far from home, but also not too close. She wanted to take a wide variety of classes. 51²è¹Ýapp hit the sweet spot.

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