Brandeisian Stories

Every day, Brandeis students find new ways to bring their ingenuity, resourcefulness, dedication and compassion to life. Their stories speak for themselves.

Matthew standing outside with a mask on.
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To find where you belong, you don't have to look very far at Brandeis

Matthew B. ’22 found community at Brandeis.

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Brandeis brought me down a life path I never thought I'd be able to go down

Marissa T. ’22 explored career opportunities at Brandeis.

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You can be a student, you can be a researcher — you can have it all at Brandeis

Lydia B. ’22 discovered her passion for research at Brandeis.

Nina smiling at the camera, standing in the lobby of the admissions center next to historical black and white Brandeis photos hanging on the wall.

Kindness, Community and Mint Chocolate Chip

Nina K. ’23 offers the inside scoop on life at Brandeis.

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Embracing the Unknown with a Little Help From 'Morrie'

Tianyi G. ’22, an international student from Hefei City, discovered her path at Brandeis.

Daniel inside the athletic center, kneeling on the indoor track one knee with tournament flags and the American flag hanging behind him.

Returning to Jordan: Landing a Dream Internship Abroad

Daniel C. ’24, a politics major with a passion for Jordan, credits Brandeis faculty for helping him land his internship with The Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Lauren smiling at the camera. She is sitting in a chair with her laptop, between aisles of books in the library.

Unconditionally Unique

Lauren L. ’22 talks close community, warm welcomes and what sets Brandeis apart.

Norah smiling at the camera with her arms crossed. She is standing in the dining hall.

From the Castle to the Pottery Club

At Brandeis, Norah K. ’24 has found cozy spaces and creative outlets in an ever-changing world.

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Finding Her Future with Help From the Fellows

Sasha S. ’22 stepped out of her comfort zone and discovered her love for neuroscience with the help of her Roosevelt Fellows.

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People, Politics and the Pursuit of Authenticity

Thomas P. ’23 reflects on the power of being yourself.

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Making Archaeological Discoveries

Working alongside professor Charles Golden, Alex B. ’23 is unraveling the past of ancient Mayan civilization.

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Residence Halls Like Home and a Dedication to Diaspora Capital Partners

Mesoud A. ’23 shares his love for Las Vegas, his nonprofit and the support he's received from the Brandeis community.

Adam kneeling on a tennis court, bouncing a tennis ball on a tennis racket

Software Engineering, Small Towns and a Love for Tennis

With some help from faculty, Adam T. ’22 discovered the endless possibilities in computer science.

Emily smiles at the camera while resting her head on her hand with her elbow on the table. She is sitting at a table in the Shapiro Campus Center atrium where other students are sitting at tables.

Making Discoveries Below the Surface

Emily B. ’22 studied mangroves during her semester abroad in Bocas Del Toro, but made her biggest discoveries connecting with the local indigenous community.