Arman ’27

Arman ’27 (he/him) is an international student from Iran. He is a political science and economics double major but also enjoys taking classes in music and computer science. Outside of academics, he is a tour guide and intern for the admissions office, and he is also involved with the Swarthmore College Computer Society, and the largest club on campus, i20 (international students) club.

Chisom ’25

Chisom ’25 (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 TriCo 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 TA in engineering and astronomy. Ask Chisom about life at Swarthmore especially when it comes to a busy schedule.

Sophie ’25

Sophie ’25 (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!

Quinn ’26

Quinn ’26 (she/her) is from Madison, Wisconsin (Go Badgers!). She is double majoring with a special major in political science, philosophy, and economics (PPE) and a major in economics (she knows this may seem redundant, so feel free to ask her about it). Quinn is a member of the swim team and is a swim team representative on the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC). Quinn is an Athletes for Diversity and Inclusion (ADI) member. Additionally, she works as a lifeguard and tour guide on campus.

Georgie ’26

Georgie ’26 (she/her) is from Macomb, Illinois. She is double majoring in environmental studies and an English/religion special major. On campus, she works as a Gender and Sexuality Center Associate, McCabe Library Assistant, TA for the Environmental Studies Department, and currently, as an Admissions Summer Intern. Outside of her jobs, she is on the executive board for Colors (the affinity group for Queer students of color on campus), co-hosts a radio show, and loves going events hosted by Kitao (Swarthmore’s student art gallery) and AJA (Swarthmore's affinity group for Black Femme students). She loves walking to Crum Creek, drinking mango La Croix, listening to Faye Webster, and updating her Goodreads and Letterboxd accounts and is excited to answer your questions!

Blayne ’27

Blayne ’27 (he/him) is a first-gen student from rural West Virginia. He is an environmental studies and biology major. Outside of academics, he is a member of the Good Food Garden Club, the Biology Club, and fences sabre on the club fencing team. He also enjoys baking, plants, and hiking in the Crum Woods.

Steven ’26

Steven ’26 (he/him) is an international student from Cameroon. He is double majoring in global studies and economics. On campus, Steven serves as an associate for the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility. He is also part of the executive boards of both the Swarthmore African Student Association (SASA) and the International Student Club (i20).This summer, Steven is carrying out a summer research project in the Economics Department. Additionally, Steven serves as a Resident Assistant (RA) for one of the dorms on campus.

Alx ’27

Alx ’27 (they/them) is from Los Angeles California, which they claim is on the best coast because it has actual beaches. Alx is a first-generation, low-income (FLI) college student. Alx is a special major in Black studies and educational studies while minoring in engineering on the pre-law track. Outside of academics, you can find Alx either hanging out with friends in Crum Woods or studying at the Black Cultural Center. Alx has several jobs on campus, one as an admissions tour guide, one as an Intern at the Black Cultural Center, and one as a Student Academic Mentor (S.A.M.). Alx is a part of several clubs on campus, two of those being the Swarthmore African American Students Society (SASS) and Students of Caribbean Ancestry Club (SOCA). They hold the secretary position on the executive board for both clubs. Alx is also an avid dancer and picture taker (taking pictures is how they navigate Swarthmore and the world at large).

Curious about engineering? Read about the students in our Student Advisory Group in Engineering (SAGE) or reach out to current Engineering students through the Engineering Department.