Student Stories
So you want to know what Simmons is really like? Hear it directly from some of our students! If you want to know even more, we're always happy to put you in touch with students, faculty, department chairs, and program directors. Just ask!
Caila Nikitas
Résumé builder: "As a first-year student, I was thrilled to work in Alzheimer's research lab. This is an opportunity that you do not get at most big colleges."
Mariam Jalalzada
Simmons Faculty: "I feel very fortunate to gain my first experience in higher education in the United States with professors who are not only teachers, but also role models and advisers—all in a community that feels like a family."
Alicia J. Lochard
Résumé builder: "Simmons is a great place to start building a professional network. I’ve participated in mentoring programs like Mosaic and Smart Teams."
Alyssa Arrevalo
Plans after Simmons: "I was accepted to Simmons's accelerated Master's in Communications Management (MCM) program, an opportunity that will allow me to earn a master's of science degree in less than a year after graduating with my bachelor's."
Lucienne Merrill
Why Simmons: "I knew that Simmons would help me get to where I want to be in the world."
Lauren Searls
Favorite Class: "Explosive Mix is an honors course that challenged me intellectually and exposed me to a subject matter beyond my science studies: genocide in Rwanda, Ukraine, Bosnia, and Chechnya. The course solidified my decision to pursue international health."
Marie Gay
Résumé builder: "As one of 100 students across the country, I received a grant to do work (and return!) to Haiti. I am living testament that Simmons empowers women to believe that anything is possible."
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