By Hayeon Lee '23
The extent of my drawing is sketching nice Kirbys or Pokemon; if you told me to draw a hand, I would most gladly produce a stick figure drawing. However, one of my New Year's resolutions this year is to treat myself with kindness and patience. In my journey of healing my inner child, I find myself naturally returning to my hobby of arts and crafts. Whether ...
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Consortium
Four Unexpected Joys of Going to a Liberal Arts College
By Serena Lin ’25
If you're a high school senior trying to decide which college to attend, you've probably heard the conventional Pomona sales pitch: small class sizes, “liberal arts experience,” being in the Claremont consortium, and good weather.
But what does that actually mean?
Here are four unexpected benefits of going to Pomona College.
1) Exploring
One...
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Claremont FC: Building Community Through 5C’s Club Soccer
By Emma Grace Howlett ‘25
There is perhaps no greater view on campus of the San Gabriel Mountains than from Pomona’s turf soccer field. During late spring nights, the snow-dusted mountains glow a dusky pink as the colorful sunset arches rosily across the sky. It is in this scenic setting that the 5Cs women’s club soccer team practices twice a week. Composed of students from ...
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Midnight Walks Around The 5Cs
By Young Seo Kim ‘26
You’re one of the 50 Pomona College first-year students who came early to campus. It’s nighttime, and you’re bored. The Village is closed and you and your friends don’t own a car to travel outside of Claremont. What’s a better idea than going out at night and walking around campus with your friends?
It was my third night in Claremont. After going thro...
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Reflections on the 5Cs: Internships
Featuring Kevin Song HMC ’24
By Hayeon Lee '23
Kevin Song HMC ’24 and Hayeon Lee POM ’23 competing at FAR for the Mudd Amateur Rocketry Team.
They’re the two students at the end, NOT looking at the camera.
Hi everyone! This is Hayeon Lee, a current senior English and Politics major attending Pomona College. I will interview a 5C student about a topic in th...
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Approaching Normalcy
By Porter Reyes ‘25
Being a first-year at Pomona last year was weird. We were getting close to “normal,” but the pandemic’s effect on the first-year experience was tangible. This year, however, things are different for the new first-year class and the entire student body as Pomona approaches normalcy. Staples of life at Pomona, such as Orientation Adventure, cross-campus...
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Harwood Lounge, a Pomona Gem
By Bilal Adamjee ‘24
Harwood Lounge will forever be for me a place of fond memories, fun, and new beginnings in coming to Pomona College. After finishing my first year on campus as a sophomore (my first year was spent remote), I can only look back at the moments I’ve had with friends and see what I think is a microcosm of what Pomona College offers.
The Lounge itself—the ...
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Super Study Spots
By Emma Grace Howlett ‘25
During my first semester at Pomona, I found myself swept away by a shower of fun social events and extracurricular opportunities. However, I found it hard to balance a heavy school workload with such a wealth of social resources. It took a few months to find an equilibrium, and, most importantly, good study spots. Thanks to the natural beauty and Ed...
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The Claremont Colleges: The Unrivaled Consortium
By Linda Phan ‘24
College consortiums—a cluster of academic institutions that share resources amongst their students, such as classes—are notable opportunities that attract students. Why not? Consortiums promote expanded educational specialization and exploration. Five Colleges (Amherst College, Smith College, U Mass Amherst, Hampshire College, and Mt. Holyoke College) and t...
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Looking Back: Academic Advice from a Transfer Student
By Isabel Callahan (Dec. ’21)
“Let me know if anyone needs help with their schedule!”
As I peered up at our sponsor from my spot on the hallway floor of Harwood’s basement, I had no idea just how generous his offer was. “How complicated could a schedule be?” I wondered. As my sponsor and I soon realized: for a transfer student, sometimes more complicated than expected!
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