Whittier Scholars define and customize their college path with faculty and peer mentors

College offers endless opportunities. Which are best for you? How can you maximize your college experience? Whittier Scholars courses scaffold the process of selecting and customizing your college experience.

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Emilio Maldonado ’20 celebrates final approval of his self-designed major.

Malory Henry ’19, receiving honors.

Kourtney Brodnax ’17 turing in her capstone research project.

SCHOLARS in the SPOTLIGHT

Whittier Scholars create pathways through college that can include campus and community leadership roles, international study, intensive summer research experiences, a public presentation of a capstone project demonstrating their expertise.

Josh Morales ’20 presents his research.

Emerson Little ’21 on location at a film shoot.

Brianne Estrada connects marketing and environment preservation

Josh Morales ’20 designed his major in Neurobiology and plans to complete an MD/PhD to continue his research while also practicing medicine.

Emerson Little ’21 worked on location at a film shoot for his off-campus experience.

Brianne Estrada ’20 completed an internship in Costa Rica, where she put her marketing and graphic design skills to work building a campaign to support an animal refuge.

Maya Eylon ’19 published her first research paper in her senior year.