“...these experiences informed and influenced my career choices.”
“My favorite professors were Dr. Rodman Henry and Dr. Mary Gegerias. They demanded hard work but their high expectations brought out the best in us.”
“[Prof. Gardner]....promoted careers in the sciences long before other women’s colleges, and she helped many graduates go into medical professions.”
“It is my personal conviction that every individual can thrive with mentorship...”
“It's that sense of belonging that launched my career and empowered me to dream big and aim high.”
“My professors put my interests first. The support I received from my peers reinforced that message.”
“..Pine Manor College has been a part of my family legacy.”
“My Pine Manor College education [...] provided me with the training and exposure that opened up doors to various fields.”
“It’s been my passion to advocate for Pine Manor College alums since my graduation, and it has been an absolute pleasure.”
“I am so grateful for the foundation the Pine Manor College experience gave me.”
“Through Pine Manor College I developed the confidence I needed to explore and find what I was truly interested in.”
“The emphasis on leadership and the creation of a portfolio were powerful for me.”
“I dream big and I work for under privileged women and children in Nepal and United States. Change is possible and we all can become an Agent of change.”
“Pine Manor College gave me the gift of possibilities.”
“My liberal arts experiences at the college have enabled me to think about ideas from multiple perspectives.”
“I knew Pine Manor College would help me explore my interests in the liberal arts, and find my voice as a leader.”
“PMC’s Liberal Arts foundation helped broaden my horizon.”
“Without the amazing guidance of my advisors (many of them I am still in touch with) and the small class setting, I don’t know if I would have been able to finish college.”
“...although I was away from home, I felt like I was home at PMC.”
“Deciding to move far away from home to come to Chestnut Hill has helped me become the strong black woman I am today. I found leadership opportunities, advisors, and administrators that encouraged me to get involved and student leaders who reminded me of the value of my voice. Mostly, I was allowed to be myself, and along the way, I was able to find my purpose. Each opportunity helped me uncover what I want to do and the power I have to shape my own life. I will be forever grateful for my time at Pine Manor College and for all the wonderful people who believed in me.”
“Graduating from Pine Manor College was the biggest accomplishment of my life. I always knew I wanted to go to college, but I never thought it would be such a wonderful experience. Being a part of a diverse community made me more aware of the world and helped me grow into the man I am today. On March 21st, 2021, I lost my dad, and I was struggling to overcome my grief. Coming back to campus allowed me to clear my mind and re-focus on my work. Receiving the President’s Cup award at my graduation showed me that all my hard work, both in the classroom and within myself – did not go unnoticed. It gives me the strength to continue to dream big and set ambitious goals for myself.”