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"We had a self-uniting marriage on campus in the sunken garden in April 2018, our senior year. BMC was a great environment for us both, for me as a queer woman and for Liam who is trans masc." - Rose Kooper-Johnson '18

"Maybe kissing under the Rock Arch on our first month anniversary was magical all along."

"At 51����, there’s never a question if a student is capable of something—it’s assumed that they are."

"My college search wasn’t only about where I would get the most playing time or which team I liked the most—a lot of my decision was about the fact that I really liked 51���� as a school, I really liked the people here, and I wanted to be here whether or not I was playing soccer."

"There are so many different interests and parts of yourself you’ll find at 51���� that you don't even know exist yet."

"I never thought of myself as a really independent person, but I feel like college really allows you to explore that."

"Enjoy the process of exploring and growing, it will only give you more clarity and more chances to discover what you really love learning!"

"Living and learning alongside so many incredible, talented, and unique individuals empowered me to express myself authentically, without fear or shame." 

"While the literature primarily focuses on how dominant group members use essentialist beliefs to oppress others, there is a pocket of research looking at how subordinated group members used essentialist beliefs as a tool for empowerment."

"The best thing you can do is allow yourself to explore and try as many new things as possible and then run with what feels the most exciting."