Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara '08

Writer/Anthropologist

“I found my voice at Swarthmore. It was an empowering place to grow, connect, and discover who I was and what I cared about it. It became a place where I could forge new paths and carve new spaces to be myself. I became part of a community that fed me intellectually, politically, and emotionally. It was not always a utopia of learning and growing, but in grappling with those imperfections and limitations of the institution, I learned how to amplify my voice. I learned how to work alongside others in community, foster dialogue, and imagine a better campus... and ultimately, a better world. In helping me find my voice, Swarthmore gave me a courage that continues to ground me and move me forward.”