Hear Grinnellians Maddy Smith and Ayyad Jacob share their favorite memories and stories about learning, life, and friendship at Grinnell.
Music Credit:
Intro music: Better Days by LAKEY INSPIRED / @lakeyinspired
Outro music: Tranquility by Prod. Riddiman / @prodriddiman
Timestamps: Looking for something in particular? Here's where it is.
0:00 - Intro
1:18 - Moving from a city to Grinnell
3:51 - What makes a Grinnell education unique?
5:57 - How advising sets Grinnell apart
7:13 - The benefits of having an advisor outside your major
8:50 - Favorite classes
10:36 - How do you find your major advisor?
12:35 - Studying abroad/off-campus study opportunities
15:12 - How tutorial impacted Ayyad's experience working in the British Parliament during Brexit
17:44 - Summer research in Grinnell, and how Maddy spent three months studying Vikings
19:45 - Freedom to conduct research within Grinnell classes
21:50 - Experience with the Careers, Life and Service office
23:22 - Career communities
25:39 - Maddy and Ayyad's advice for high school seniors
27:48 - A caring community