F&M Stories
Why F&M? Hear From Our Students
A sense of belonging. Faculty mentorship. Small, discussion-based classes. Experiential learning. A holistic education that doesn’t define you by your major.
As we inch closer to Franklin & Marshall College’s May 1 decision day for admitted applicants, students and recent alumni cite these reasons – and many others – when they reflect on why they chose to spend their undergraduate years at F&M.
Current Students
“The College provided me with a sense of belonging. The moment you attain the title
of ‘Diplomat,’ F&M becomes a family to you and everyone supports you.”
– Faisal Niazi ’27“I wanted stellar academics and a solid pre-health program.”
– Jocelyn Chow ’26“F&M students strike a unique balance: They are brilliant, driven, hard-working people,
but also prioritize being friendly, welcoming and fun to be around.”
– Ethan Grabowski ’26“I wanted a smaller school with a good community, and F&M just felt right.”
– April Rump ’25“I liked the idea of a small-city experience just far enough from home but not a flight
away, since I had only ever lived in New York.”
– Hima Ramnarine ’25“I was looking for more of a small-school experience. I love smaller group interactions;
I think I would totally get lost in a lecture hall of a hundred people.”
– Harmony Clark ’25“Financial aid and scholarships make going to a school like F&M possible for me. I've
always [felt] supported.”
– Jackson Milone ’25“When I visited, everyone seemed so helpful and welcoming. I fell in love with the
campus and English program.”
– Emily Hanson ’25
Recent Alumni
– Lisbeth Marquez-Delgado ’21“It felt like a place committed to providing a holistic experience because the current
students highlighted that they felt their identities weren't defined by their majors.”
– Kalida Gawon ’23“I was able to pursue my interests, from carrying out research to leading clubs and
playing a varsity sport.”
– Lauren Chen ’23“I chose to attend F&M because of its beautiful location, history and generous financial
aid. The community is very vibrant and diverse.”
– Sylvain Falquet ’23“I knew that F&M could help me become a more holistic version of myself with many
priorities: school, sports, social life and study abroad.”
– Emma Frazier ’21“Up until that point in my life, I felt very unseen. F&M was full of people who could
see the talents and the potential that I had.”
– Joshua Millman ’22“I liked that students were close with their professors; I saw it as a chance to find
opportunities, like research, that most undergrads might not get at a bigger school.”
– Emi Patino-Kishigami ’23“I chose to attend F&M because of the financial aid I was awarded. As a first-generation
college graduate, this was crucial.”
If you’ve decided that F&M is the right fit for your educational journey, confirm
your place in the Class of 2029. Just go to your portal and submit your enrollment
agreement online.
Ready to Become a Diplomat?
From our College House system to an amazing alumni network, there are countless reasons
to call Franklin & Marshall College home for four years. See our top 10 reasons to
apply. Top 10 Reasons to Apply to F&M
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