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From Doctor to Artist: David Fraser '65
The former president of Swarthmore College and renowned epidemiologist known for leading teams that unraveled Legionnaires’ disease and toxic shock syndrome, Haverford biology major David Fraser '65 has approached his late-in-life art career with the same zeal and curiosity he employed as a scientist and physician.
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What They Learned: May Plumb ’16
May Plumb '16 was a linguistics major. She began working on her area of study—Colonial Valley Zapotec, a native language of Mexico's southern region—during a class she took sophomore year.
Part of the "What They Learned" Haverblog series.
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Study Abroad Photo Contest
“Studying abroad was educational in more ways than I ever thought it could be. I experienced a new culture and a new language, and gained valuable new perspectives.” – Rachel Grunden ’16
Each year more than 130 Haverford students take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad.
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What They Learned: Honglan Huang ’16
Honglan Huang '16's comparative literature thesis explored her lifelong fascination with picture books, and used the medium as a way to explore message.
Part of the "What They Learned" Haverblog series.
Residential Life
Haverford is a residential college, and more than 98% of our students live in campus housing. Most living arrangements are coed, and residence halls offer a wide variety of accommodations from 4-person apartments to suites and singles.