Student Profiles & Stories

98% of Swarthmore students would recommend their summer opportunity. Learn how students utilized the College's funding for internships, research, service, and other summer pursuits.

	Snapshot of Summer Opportunities*
Funding awards by class year	First Years (24%), Sophomores (36%) Juniors (39%)
Top life skills students developed during summer experiences	97% of students developed at least one life skill: Time management (86%) Communication (83%) Financial planning (62%)
Examples of experiences awards funded	Serving at a nonprofit legal and advocacy firm in New York Journalism fellowship through the Pulitzer Crisis Reporting Center Creating bilingual videobooks for early deaf learners Interning with an orthopedic surgeon

Snapshot of Summer Opportunities*

Funding awards by class year

First Years (24%),
Sophomores (36%)
Juniors (39%)

Top life skills students developed during summer experiences

97% of students developed at least one life skill:

Time management (86%)
Communication (83%)
Financial planning (62%)

Examples of experiences awards funded

Serving at a nonprofit legal and advocacy firm in New York
Journalism fellowship through the Pulitzer Crisis Reporting Center
Creating bilingual videobooks for early deaf learners
Interning with an orthopedic surgeon

*Based upon 2025 respondents of the Summer Opportunities Common Exit Inventory

Learn about the range of Swatties' high-impact summer experiences from on-campus to abroad!

[A] key pillar of my experience was the opportunity to explore the beauty of the country outside of the office/classroom.

Stathis Kalathias ‘25 at Nepal Institute of Study Abroad’s Pilot Summer Program

Stathis Kalathias ‘25 in Nepal mountains

I’ve benefited immensely from the mentorship and support of my colleagues. Their guidance has been invaluable in helping me navigate challenges and grow professionally. The collaborative environment at SETVI has allowed me to learn from diverse [views]."

Zhengfei (Alex) Li '25 at SETVI, Business Analyst Opportunity

"I am so grateful to have been a Chester Community Fellow and partner with the Ruth Bennett Community Farm this summer. [...] I am so grateful to have created a network of local farmers and food enthusiasts, young and old.

Lindsey Turner '25 at Chester Community Fellowship

"I had the incredible opportunity to contribute to projects by translating & editing website content, creating video tutorials, and conducting usability tests."

Anuujin Bayarjargal '27 at Tomyo Edtech

Anuujin Bayarjargal with Tomyo Edtech colleagues

"My tasks and projects ranged from market research and due diligence to assisting with implementation and creating slide decks. I particularly enjoyed conducting market research on elective medical financing opportunities nationwide[...]"

Norah Wingfield '25 at LoanStar

"The impact of this research experience has been transformative both for me and the community I worked with. I have developed a deeper understanding of educational theories and their practical applications [...]"

Zhen Ning Deng '26 at FLER, Lang Center

Student Profiles & Stories

Learn about the range of Swatties' high-impact summer experiences from on-campus to abroad!

[A] key pillar of my experience was the opportunity to explore the beauty of the country outside of the office/classroom.

I’ve benefited immensely from the mentorship and support of my colleagues. Their guidance has been invaluable in helping me navigate challenges and grow professionally. The collaborative environment at SETVI has allowed me to learn from diverse [views]."

"I am so grateful to have been a Chester Community Fellow and partner with the Ruth Bennett Community Farm this summer. [...] I am so grateful to have created a network of local farmers and food enthusiasts, young and old.

"I had the incredible opportunity to contribute to projects by translating & editing website content, creating video tutorials, and conducting usability tests."

"My tasks and projects ranged from market research and due diligence to assisting with implementation and creating slide decks. I particularly enjoyed conducting market research on elective medical financing opportunities nationwide[...]"

"The impact of this research experience has been transformative both for me and the community I worked with. I have developed a deeper understanding of educational theories and their practical applications [...]"

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Student Profiles & Stories

Learn about the range of Swatties' high-impact summer experiences from on-campus to abroad!

[A] key pillar of my experience was the opportunity to explore the beauty of the country outside of the office/classroom.

I’ve benefited immensely from the mentorship and support of my colleagues. Their guidance has been invaluable in helping me navigate challenges and grow professionally. The collaborative environment at SETVI has allowed me to learn from diverse [views]."

"I am so grateful to have been a Chester Community Fellow and partner with the Ruth Bennett Community Farm this summer. [...] I am so grateful to have created a network of local farmers and food enthusiasts, young and old.

"I had the incredible opportunity to contribute to projects by translating & editing website content, creating video tutorials, and conducting usability tests."

"My tasks and projects ranged from market research and due diligence to assisting with implementation and creating slide decks. I particularly enjoyed conducting market research on elective medical financing opportunities nationwide[...]"

"The impact of this research experience has been transformative both for me and the community I worked with. I have developed a deeper understanding of educational theories and their practical applications [...]"