½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Stories

"In high school I volunteered at DOROT, where I interned this summer, and found a community that is still very close to my heart today. Seeing that ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï had so many volunteer initiatives and similar clubs like Adopt-A-Grandparent drew me to the school and ultimately helped me to make my decision to attend ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï."Â

Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage
January 15-22, 2026

Mysteries of Peru and Machu Picchu
August 13-21, 2025

Discover Denali National Park
July 13-18, 2025

My STEMLA Story: Daiana Azim '28
"STEMLA has taught me that a scientist is not simply someone who is a genius in science, but rather it is a way of thinking and acting that anyone can adopt and learn."

My STEMLA Story: Marie-Claire Davenport '28
"The field trips we took were not just moments of deeper connection with our teachers, our upperclassmen, and amongst ourselves, but also fun learning opportunities!"

Major Moment: Rana Rastegari '26
"I was initially very hesitant about being a chemistry major but taking a risk ended up being one of the best decisions I could have made."

Tri-Co Philly: Contemporary Art & Film in Philadelphia
This course will explore the vibrant contemporary art world of the city of Philadelphia—a city uniquely positioned to attract artists with its many top-tier fine art schools, world-class museums, relatively affordable living and studio spaces, and thriving network of artist-run galleries and exhibition spaces.

Tri-Co Philly: Philadelphia the Global City: The Italian Legacy across Time
This course investigates the history and evolution of Philadelphia as a globalized and multi-ethnic city, using as a case study for this analysis the impact and legacy of transnational Italian culture across the centuries.

Tri-Co Philly: Heat and Health: Design Action Lab
This transdisciplinary and community-engaged course focuses on challenges of responding to extreme heat in Philadelphia. Site visits, guest speakers, readings, and community-driven research will deepen students’ understanding of the intertwined social, economic, health, and environmental challenges facing Philadelphia in a warming world.

Major Moment: Novy Goetgeluk '25
"Feed every bit of intellectual hunger that your brain is asking for and make the most of your college experience because of it!"

2025 ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Bucket List
"What do you want to accomplish in 2025?"

360°: K-Power
This cluster explores three key dimensions of South Korea: Might (its politics, military, and diplomacy), Money (its economy), and Minds (its culture).