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Once a President, always a President. When you graduate, you can tackle the world with help from a vast network of W&J alumni.

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What was your favorite moment with a faculty or staff member?

While I was studying abroad in Munich, Germany, I remember going out to eat with one of my professors who was in Munich for a business trip. The restaurant had one of those historical backgrounds on the menu, and I read it with ease… [and] We both started laughing about…how far I had gotten in learning the language without even realizing it.

Blake Melchert '22

German, International Studies

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Leadership is second nature for Washington & Jefferson College history major Jess Skobel ’20. By her sophomore year, Jess was already co-chairperson of W&J’s TOM Talks (akin to TED Talks), secretary of the Student Government Association (SGA), and a Rule, Hughes, Murphy honor recipient—an award presented to sophomores who exemplify a high level of capability at W&J.

Jess Skobel '20

History

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What are you going to miss the most about W&J?

I will miss the sense of community the most. As a small liberal arts college, you are given the opportunity to build meaningful relationships both within and outside of the classroom setting. I value the intimacy that this school provides and the opportunities that you are given to build life-long friendships, as well as professional connections.

Shayla Watkins '22

Psychology, Conflict & Resolution Studies

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Chemistry major Aaron Viggiano was seeking bigger opportunities. Weeks later, he was the winner of the 2019 Society for Applied Spectroscopy’s (SAS) undergraduate research award for his work with W&J Professor of Chemistry Robbie Iuliucci, Ph.D.

Aaron Viggiano '20

Chemistry

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What are you going to miss the most about W&J?

Everything!

Annalyse Friday '22

International Studies

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What is one of your best W&J memories?

My favorite W&J memory (as corny as it sounds) is when I joined Delta Gamma my freshman year. Joining that sorority is what made my experience here at W&J whole. I was extremely close to transferring that year, but then I met 50+ girls who became my support system. From that day on, all my best memories have come from that house.

Kristine Horissian '22

Communication Arts, Public Relations

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“I had to deal with a lot of failure last summer—a lot of the experiments I did just didn’t go how I wanted or expected them to—but it made me really good at looking at things critically,” she said. “Dr. Shanmuganathan and Dr. DeBerry really encouraged me…and I’m going back to the same lab for the summer of 2022.”

Lekhya Kollu '23

Biology

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As an international student, Linh might have a faced a bigger adjustment coming to W&J College from Vietnam, but thanks to the care of the International Student Office, Linh felt welcomed from the first moment.

Linh Hoang Tu Khuat '23

Mathematics

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“She has been a long-time mentor of mine and one of the primary influences in my travel abroad ambitions,” said Fedor of Assistant Professor of Russian Susan Vdovichenko, Ph.D. “Without her, I would never have had experiences…which taught me leadership, communication, mentorship, conflict/resolution, and problem solving—all essential skills for a Fulbright grantee.”

Caroline Fedor '20

Biochemistry, Music, Russian

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What did you plan to study when you came to W&J and what did you end up studying?

My intended major was neuroscience on the pre-health track. I ended up being a psychology and English major with published neuroscience research.

Vanesa Hyde '22

Psychology, English

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