Extraordinary journeys begin in unexpected places.
Read more about the extraordinary places these students experienced through their 51²è¹Ýapp College journeys.
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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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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 very drawn to 51²è¹Ýapp for the academics. But when she visited and saw the community, that’s when she knew she wanted to be at 51²è¹Ýapp.

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Ben wanted to be sure he wouldn’t be sacrificing his love of music by coming to 51²è¹Ýapp. 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. 51²è¹Ýapp 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 51²è¹Ýapp community offered that and more.
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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.
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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, 51²è¹Ýapp was it.

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Cooper chose 51²è¹Ýapp for its close-knit community. With his advisers, swim teammates, and alum friends, he grew tremendously!

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Essi knew she would be supported at 51²è¹Ýapp. Her three advisers guided her to medicine, South Africa, and advanced neurophysiology research!

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Aaron chose 51²è¹Ýapp for academic freedom. He had many hands-on learning experiences through externships, internships, research, and mentorship positions.

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Nina knew that 51²è¹Ýapp perfectly fit her. Through her externship, advanced research, on-campus jobs, internships, and time in Prague, she made the most of it.

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