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Thyla J.

Tour Guides and Senior Ambassador at Mount Holyoke College

Class of 2026

Hometown: Mount Vernon, NY

Major: Biochemistry


My favorite class is...

BIOCH-311: Protein Biochemistry and Metabolism! This class connected all the dots for all the previous courses. It was awesome to see all the information I learned in the past work together to paint the picture for my major!

My advice to prospective students is...

Be yourself and don't stress! Showcasing your personality in the application is so important so make sure you stay true to yourself!

I chose Mount Holyoke College because...

I loved the strong academic community and the emphasis on scientific research! As someone who loves science and conducting research, I appreciate that Mount Holyoke would support my scientific endeavors.

My favorite MHC tradition is...

Pangy Day! It's a nice feeling to celebrate the end of classes with my friends and the extended MHC community! Plus, I enjoyed petting the animals and grabbing some food on the green while watching my friends perform!

I'm passionate about...

STEM People of Color alternative music All outdoorsy things Logic puzzles Horror Movies

I'm involved with...

Chemistry Department Learning Assistant WMHC American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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