F&M Stories
Why F&M? See Why Students Chose to Study Here
Limitless exploration. Faculty mentorship. A close-knit and inclusive community.
As we inch closer to F&M鈥檚 Nov. 15 early decision application deadline, our students and recent alumni cite these reasons 鈥 and many others 鈥 when they reflect on why they chose to spend their undergraduate years at Franklin & Marshall College.
Current Students
"I was trying to find a college that would see me for me, not some face in a 700-person
lecture. In high school, I was very timid, and I very well might have drowned in work
and loneliness at a larger college. At F&M, I've been given more than enough room
to grow and flourish."
鈥 Lucy Bupp 鈥27"F&M had always been my first choice because of its commitment to diversity and the
global community. I was drawn to the College鈥檚 liberal arts curriculum, which offered
a limitless exploration. The fact that F&M has a significant international student
population (about 20%) was a big plus for me, as it meant I would be part of a vibrant,
multicultural environment."
鈥 Binayak Jha 鈥27"I chose to attend F&M because of the strong community. Everyone here, including students
and faculty, are here to support one another. At F&M, you're never alone. There is
always someone who wants to help and cares about your success."
鈥 Lily Murphy 鈥26"I chose F&M because of its proximity to home and the prospect of being a Diplomat
on and off campus. The College encourages students to become global citizens by broadening
their perspectives through interactions with people from around the world. Additionally,
F&M鈥檚 liberal arts education allowed me to explore a variety of classes and discover
my own niche."
鈥 Fatimata Ly 鈥25"I received a Posse Scholarship. I love how tight-knit the campus is, and the resources
that F&M provides. I would not be able to flourish as much as I do here if the campus
was bigger."
鈥 Johansen Vargas 鈥26"I chose F&M for both the welcoming energy throughout campus during my campus tour
and the life-changing financial aid it offers. I鈥檝e made lifelong friends here while
also getting to pursue an amazing education that I otherwise would never have been
able to afford."
鈥 Jessica Perfit 鈥25"I am someone who thrives in close-knit environments and one-on-one connections with
my professors and peers. F&M鈥檚 small class size was perfect for me to engage well
with my teachers and make the most of my learning experience."
鈥 Aayat Tahir '26"I chose to attend F&M because of the amazing pre-med program. There was no other
college I was looking at that had numbers even close to the statistics of F&M (for
getting into medical school)."
鈥 Hanna Winslow 鈥27
Recent Alumni
"I chose F&M because of its robust liberal arts curriculum, which allowed me to pursue
my various academic interests. The professors' emphasis on developing strong writing
skills was also particularly appealing and helpful to me. Additionally, the generous
financial aid package made it possible for me, a first-generation immigrant student,
to attend college."
鈥 Lam Tran 鈥21"I wanted to experiment with different courses of study before deciding what I wanted
to pursue. Having a place that felt very community-oriented was also important to
me, and I could see the way F&M prioritizes this throughout its student experience,
starting right when you get onto campus with the College House system."
鈥 Maggie Corson 鈥23"I knew I wanted to attend F&M the moment I stepped onto the campus. Growing up in
Philadelphia, many of the schools I attended were and continue to be under-resourced.
F&M showed genuine interest in me, my experience and my future ambitions."
鈥 Cesar 鈥淐J鈥 Cortorreal 鈥20"The ability to engage in hands-on (noninvasive!) work at the Vivarium as an undergraduate
at F&M was unparalleled. Now I am certain F&M was the perfect choice for me to begin
to become an animal behaviorist."
鈥 Gabie Nealon-Shapiro 鈥23"I was enticed to go to a large university due to external influences during high
school. Upon further examination, I discovered that a small liberal arts school would
better serve my development. Looking back, it was a great decision that I would not
change."
鈥 William Lewerenz 鈥23"I chose to attend F&M because of its renowned psychology program, extensive alumni
network and the ongoing support it provides even after graduation, coupled with its
financial aid offerings."
鈥 Pamela Hernandez 鈥24"I wanted a small liberal arts school with a strong Jewish community and a diverse
student body where I would be able to explore many fields and artistic passions."
鈥 Aviva Katz 鈥24"As a first-generation college student, I knew immediately after coming to F&M that
there were numerous support systems already built into the fabric of the school. I
felt comfortable navigating the college space even without any older siblings or parents
to lean on who had gone to college, and I never felt odd about going out of my way
to ask for advice about classes, extracurriculars or careers."
鈥 Sydney Dzenutis 鈥23
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