By Emma Grace Howlett ‘25
One of my earliest memories as a child is of walking through a magenta archway of blooming foxgloves. Leaning my head back to look up at the tall ethereal flowers swaying in the gentle breeze, I dared to stick my finger into one of the conical flowers.
Today, I still like to investigate the abundance of flora around me. For as long as I can remem...
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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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Campus Jobs: From Farming to DJing
By Sonam Rikha ‘24
With the increase in college fees and the many spending temptations in Claremont, getting a job on campus becomes a necessity for many college students. Luckily for Pomona students, there are an array of jobs on campus that encompass a variety of interests. Whether it be helping a professor conduct research, working at the Pomona farm, or managing the ...
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Why a Liberal Arts Education Is Like a Thali
By Vidusshi Hingad '25
A liberal arts education is like a thali. I promise you this analogy makes sense—just stick with me! Just like the thali is a large plate in which a plethora of dishes are served, a liberal arts education is like tasting different flavors of areas of knowledge which eventually develop your taste buds to their maximum potential. [At Pomona] you are requ...
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Reflections on my First Semester…
By Serena Lin ‘25
It's hard to believe that I am almost one-eighth of my way through college!
Taking some time to reflect, I share a few of the non-"school-related" lessons I’ve learned:
1) Don't psych yourself out!
Imposter syndrome is real, but don't sell yourself short. Your experiences and perspective are worth sharing. Don't underestimate your strength. I made ...
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Finding Joy in Simple Moments
By Serena Lin ‘25
"Raindrops on a Leaf"
Nature’s unseen pearl
For the unhurried to discover
Busyness is a whirl.
We often rush right past
Simple beauty
Overlooked.
A lot of my poetry focuses on simple everyday moments: raindrops, sunlight, a cup of coffee, etc.
Writing a poem is a SLOW process. So as my schedule got busier, I expected myself to fall away from its pra...
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My Final Semester at Pomona
By Isabel Callahan (Dec. ’21)
Strange. In reflecting on what experiencing my final semester at Pomona College has been like, strange is the word that comes to mind. I hesitate in using the word strange, for I worry the word comes with a negative connotation, and while the strangeness of my semester has sometimes been bittersweet, so too has the strangeness been lovely. With ...
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The Power of Sitting Alone in Frary
By Nelia Perry ‘24
After 18 months of online graduations, classes, birthdays, religious ceremonies, and study sessions, Pomona finally opened back up in August! As a rising sophomore who had yet to live on campus, I anxiously awaited move-in day, in-person classes, eating in Frank and Frary dining halls, meeting new people, cartwheeling through Marston Quad, getting in the p...
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The Intangibles
By Serena Lin ‘25
What makes Pomona, Pomona?
I distinctly remember filling out a "college and career planning" worksheet during my first year of high school and describing Pomona as having "quirky chill philosophical vibes."
Having only been here for about a month now, I would say Pomona is many things. But I’m going to focus on three that stand out to me: Approachabi...
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The Road to Pomona
By Leslie Paz ’24
Out of thousands of universities and colleges, the fact that I landed at Pomona is honestly a miracle. After forming relationships with faculty and bonding with friends, I genuinely believe it is my perfect fit. However, it wasn’t always this way. There was a time when I almost dismissed the school altogether. I shudder now to think where I might have ended...
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