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President Lee Higdon hosted a pizza party in Freeman House for students who knit him a hat. Professor Ruth Grahn, who uses knitting in behavioral neuroscience classes to help teach brain function, taught Freeman students to knit last semester. Read more
What do you love about Connecticut College? Take an aerial tour of campus.
Musicians Organized for Band Rights on Campus (MOBROC). Most colleges do not have similar programs for non-music majors. It is a great way to meet other talented student-musicians.
Kyle Joseph '12, guitarist and lead singer for the band Take Care, philosophy and math major
Everyone here has a unique, engaging life story and something that makes them more than just a good student or professor.
Lizzie Kaplan '13, student wellness advocate
The people are what make the experience so great. My teammates, coaches and professors help make this place what it is.
Shavar Bernier '10, co-captain of men’s basketball, human development major
Government Professor Caroleen Sayej, who co-authored the recently released, "The Iraq Papers," helps students answer their most pressing questions about the conflict in Iraq, Middle East politics and Islam.
March 4-6: One weekend, two symposia: Arts and technology, race and health care
March 4-7: The Theater Department presents 'Rocky Horror Show'
April 2 and 23: Spring Visit Day for prospective students

Admission Dean Martha Merrill's advice in The New York Times about the application process: Share with your parents
The Princeton Review ranks Connecticut College as no. 6 for the most popular study abroad program and no. 11 for best career services among colleges and universities.

Peace Corps names Connecticut College among top in the country.
How do you internationalize your experience at Connecticut College?
I believe it is crucial to learn about my own government and how governments around the world interact with each other to create change. As a Holleran Center scholar, I combined my international relations major with my summer internship at the Refugee Council in London.
— Sarah Howe '10, international relations major
Molly Kidder '02, who majored in French, stars in 'Grey's Anatomy.' Where do you watch your favorite performances? Click here to vote.

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