Andrés

Andrés (they/them) is a first-generation, low-income (FLI) student from Atlanta, Georgia. They are a special major in anthropology and education with a minor in linguistics. Andrés is a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow, a program that prepares students for doctoral work. They are also heavily involved in the Swarthmore libraries as a Research and Information Associate (RIA) and as a LibLab Fellow. Ask them anything about the libraries (they've worked in nearly every department), navigating college as a FLI student, or about conducting independent research at Swarthmore.

Natassia

Natassia (she/her) is a first-generation student who was born in Jamaica and is currently residing in New Jersey (North Jersey, specifically, for those who are wondering). She is majoring in computer science while also pursuing a minor in dance. On campus, she works as a computer science tutor for fellow students. Outside of academics, you can sometimes find Natassia randomly working on choreography as she is one of the Co-Logistics Directors of the Tri-Co dance team, Rhythm N’ Motion. If not dancing, you’ll catch her pedaling her way around campus on her bike. With her diverse interests, Natassia is eager to answer your questions on how to balance multiple passions, especially those that seem to fall on opposite ends of the spectrum.

Allison

Allison (she/her) is from Queens, New York. She is majoring in linguistics and education on the elementary education certification path. On campus, she enjoys tutoring local students with the Dare 2 Soar club, playing flute in the Swarthmore Wind Ensemble and chamber music, and TAing linguistics courses. She has also loved doing research with Professor Jenn Phuong on the racialization of Asian Americans in K-12 language education. Allison likes to read, bake, and watch sunsets at Swarthmore, and is excited to answer any of your questions!

Saumya

Saumya (she) is an international student from India. She is pursuing an Honors majors in economics with minors in engineering and philosophy. She is pursuing a career in finance. On campus, she is a President’s Sustainability Research Fellow, a senator for the Class of 2025, and an admissions fellow. Saumya founded The Visible Guide, a platform dedicated to helping students learn about and manage their personal finance. She is also deeply involved in research and serves as a peer assistant in the Economics Department. Saumya believes that Swarthmore’s collaborative environment has been instrumental in allowing her to explore her diverse interests and build meaningful connections.

Nathanael

Nathanael (he/him) is a first-generation student from Blanchard Twp., Maine. He is an Honors history major and an Honors German studies minor. Outside of academics, Nathanael is involved with the fencing, mock trial, and German clubs, and he is also an editor and writer for The Phoenix. Nathanael works in the Lang Performing Arts Center, libraries, German Program, and Admissions Office, and he is a Residential Advisor.

Eliana

Eliana (she/her) is from Bellevue, Washington. She is special majoring in educational studies and history, minoring in Black Studies, and pursuing secondary teaching certification through the College. On campus, Eliana has worked in Swarthmore Admissions as a tour guide and senior fellow, the Black Cultural Center as a research and events intern, and in the Educational Studies Department as a teacher’s assistant. Outside of her jobs and academics, Eliana is involved in theater and various identity-based clubs at Swarthmore. This semester, Eliana is excited to be a student teacher in the Philadelphia School District.

Juna

Juna (she/her) is from Ann Arbor, Michigan. She is majoring in environmental studies with a focus on sustainable waste management and double minoring in Japanese and Asian American studies. On campus, she works as an electrician at the Lang Performing Arts Center, as a President's Sustainability Research Fellow, and as an admissions fellow. Outside of her jobs, she’s a captain for the Warmothers Ultimate Frisbee team and enjoys taking the train to Philly to see all kinds of live shows and music. She’s excited to answer your questions about Swat!

Prince

Prince (he/him) is an international student from Buchanan, Liberia. He hopes to graduate with a major in medical anthropology and a minor in biology. He is a senior admissions fellow and a Resident Assistant for one of the campus dorms. His interest lies in public/global health, epidemiology, and infectious diseases as research topics. Prince is a former Inclusive Excellence Fellow who led a Belonging and Mental Health project to assess issues of belonging and mental health in the Swarthmore campus community. He plays for the soccer club on campus and is the current campus director for Our Arts Spoken In Soul (OASIS), a spoken word poetry group serving students of all backgrounds who are interested in creative writing.

Nour

Nour (she/her) is from Needham, Massachusetts and Palestine. She is a neuroscience major on the pre-medical track. On campus, she is part of the executive board for the club volleyball team and a co-founder of the SWANA (South West Asian and North African) Club. She loves to take walks around campus, read, and try new foods. She's excited to answer any questions you may have about Swarthmore campus life and academics, and to meet future Swatties on campus!

Sarah

Sarah (she/her) is from Boston, Massachusetts and is double majoring in educational studies and cognitive science. She is very involved in the Dance Department doing ballet, and she co-created and now runs the American Sign Language club on campus. In addition to working in the Admissions Office as a head tour guide and admissions fellow, she also teaches math with the Chester Children’s Chorus and conducts research with an education professor. Her favorite things at Swat include sitting in the back of orchestra rehearsal each week—to support friends and enjoy the live study music—the mint moose tracks ice cream in the dining hall, and reading on the grass in the cluster of lilac bushes that bloom each spring.

Chisom

Chisom (they/them) is a FLI (first-generation and low income) senior from Los Angeles, CA. They are an engineering major with a double minor in computer science and astronomy.  They are interested in pursuing robotics and aerospace engineering. Outside of academics, they are in the Tri-Co dance group Rhythm N' Motion and play club volleyball. Along with being the president of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), they are also a peer assistant in engineering and astronomy. Ask Chisom about life at Swarthmore especially when it comes to a busy schedule.

Sophie

Sophie (she/her) is from Atlanta, GA. She is a political science major with minors in film & media studies and psychology, studying on the pre-law track. On campus, Sophie is involved with groups such as 180 Degrees Consulting, Analög (film photography club), HAN (Korean culture club), and Olde Club (student-run live music venue). She is eager to talk to you about anything, from the Swarthmore social scene to the best places to explore in Philly!

Curious about engineering? Ask Chisom (above)! You can also read about our Student Advisory Group in Engineering (SAGE) or reach out to current Engineering students through the Engineering Department.