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Ella M.

Admissions Fellow at Brandeis University

She/her/hers

Class of 2026

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Major: Politics

Secondary Major: Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies

Minor: German


My favorite Brandeis class/professor is...

Kathrin Breuer of the German Studies Department! She is so sweet and is always up to chat with her students. Kaffeestunden (coffee hours) with her are always so fun, she makes the best Küchen (cake). I highly recommend trying out a class with her, she teaches in both English and German, so there are many opportunities to get to know her!

My favorite activity outside of class is...

Gymnastics club! I've met some of my closest friends through the club, and have the opportunity to be VP this year! My favorite memory with the club was our nationals competition, where we got to fly into Memphis to compete.

I chose Brandeis because...

The community! I remember touring and hearing about how uplifting the atmosphere is on campus, both in and outside of the classroom. Being on campus I can definitely say that my experience thus far has acted as a testament to this! I always feel supported by my peers, professors and advisors, and have access to so many different resources that are here to help me during my time at Brandeis.

My favorite place on campus, in Waltham or in Boston is...

In A Pickle on Moody Street! It’s my favorite breakfast joint in Waltham, and also a nice place to study. My friends and I go there often for Sunday brunches, although sometimes the waitlist fills up so quickly because the food is so good! If you've ever seen the tv show "Diners Drive-Ins and Dives", then you would be familiar with how great it is!

I'm passionate about...

Gymnastics Community Service Political Activism Reading Thrifting Study Abroad Fitness

I'm involved with...

Gymnastics club Kindness Day Committee Waltham Group Delta Phi Epsilon
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