Where They’re Headed

Fangyu Xiong ’15 is starting work at Facebook’s headquarters in August as a software development engineer.

“Haverford has a well-rounded education, rather than [just] being career oriented,” he says. “I actually think that I [spent] more time playing music than coding!”

Part of the Where They’re Headed series in the Haverblog.

“I returned from study abroad a more thoughtful student and citizen, as well as a much better navigator!” – Grace Mangigian ’16

Each year more than 130 Haverford students take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad.

Haverford has more than 145 student groups that publish magazines, host symposia, sing a cappella, discuss religion and spirituality, stay politically active, maintain a system of student self-government, dance, demonstrate and create.

“I returned from study abroad a more thoughtful student and citizen, as well as a much better navigator!” – Grace Mangigian ’16

Each year more than 130 Haverford students take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad.

Where They’re Headed

Sarah Wolberg ’15 is working in communications office of the Barnes Foundation, the Philadelphia museum that holds one of the finest collections of Post-Impressionist and early Modern paintings.

Part of the Where They’re Headed series in the Haverblog.

The Center for Peace and Global Citizenship supports an array of domestic and international summer internships for students that aim to deepen Haverford’s connections with social change organizations and to encourage an integrated approach to pressing social, cultural and ethical concerns while promoting scholarship and teaching about the critical issues of our day.

The Fine Arts at Haverford emphasize the individual. Studio classes are small and all students—from beginners to declared majors—receive individual, focused instruction, and are encouraged to develop the physical and critical skills necessary to create art.

Where They’re Headed

Marcus Levy ’15, who majored in Spanish and minored in independent health studies, is spending the next year as a Center for Peace and Global Citizenship fellow at La Casa de Los Amigos in Mexico City.

Part of the Where They’re Headed series in the Haverblog.

Haverford’s small size makes possible a highly personalized, hands-on educational experience. Professors work side-by-side with students to do high-level research while also developing analytical thinking and pushing the boundaries of each discipline.

The Young Academic Alumni Lecture Series connects current students, faculty, and community members to Haverford’s vibrant alumni presence in the academic world. These presentations are sponsored by the Library in partnership with different academic departments.