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A Day in the Life

Be who you are.

Join these students as they take you along through a day at Brandeis. View @BrandeisUniversity and @BrandeisAdmissions on Instagram for more takeovers.

Kaija looks at the camera. The words Brandeis A Day in the Life of Kaija G. ’24 are on the right

A Day in the Life as a Brandeis Junior

Kaija G. ’24

Krupa looks at the camera. The words Brandeis A Day in the Life of Krupa S. ’23 are on the right

A Day in the Life as a Brandeis Senior

Krupa S. ’23

Tyler looks at the camera. The words Brandeis A Day in the Life of Tyler C. ’23 are on the right

A Day in the Life: Finding Time for Fun – and Strawberry Donuts

Tyler J. ’26

Arianna looks at the camera. The words Brandeis A Day in the Life of Arianna J. ’25 are on the right

A Day in the Life: An Athlete Who Is Active on Campus

Arianna J. ’25

Liz smiling at the camera. Text reads: Brandeis A Day in the Life of Lizbeth S. '25

A Day in the Life: Embracing Collaboration and Connection con Diferentes Comunidades

Lizbeth S. ’25

Jack looks at the camera. The words Brandeis A Day in the Life of Jack C. ’23 are on the right

A Day in the Life: From Chamber Singing to Cellular Biology Research

Jack C. ’23

Eitan looks at the camera. The words Brandeis A Day in the Life of Eitan M. ’23 are on the right

A Day in the Life: Leading the Way at Brandeis Hillel

Eitan M. ’24

Marcus looks at the camera. The words Brandeis A Day in the Life of Marcus S. '25 are on the right

A Day in the Life: Making Community Wherever Possible

Marcus S. ’25

Madison looks at the camera. The words Brandeis A Day in the Life of Madison D. ’23 are on the right

A Day in the Life: Taking Time for Fun in a Busy Schedule

Madison D. ’23

Peyton looks at the camera. The words Brandeis A Day in the Life of Peyton G. ’25 are on the right

A Day in the Life: Taking Steps (Lots of Them) to Seize Opportunities

Peyton G. ’25

Daphne looks at the camera. The words Brandeis A Day in the Life of Daphne B. ’24 are on the right

A Day in the Life: First Years

Daphne B. ’24