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Class of 2020: Abbey Thompson

May 13, 2020
Abbey Thompson

Major: Political Science

Key Bryn Mawr Experiences:

  • Greasepaint Productions: Board Member, Director, Choreographer
  • Mainstage
  • Domestic Study Away Fall '19
  • Peer Mentor

Hometown: Durham, North Carolina

Post-graduation plans: I am working as the Operations Manager for Eno River Farm, a small business that opened in late March in Hillsborough, NC

People you want to thank: Jessica Friedlander ‘09, who showed me how exceptional the BMC community is before I was ever a part of it. Marissa Golden, who got me through 4 years in one piece (somehow). And of course, my wonderful family and spectacular friends!

Anything else you’d want to say about your Bryn Mawr experience: My entire life has been defined by the qualities that made me a Mawrter– for the longest time I believed them to be a disadvantage, qualities like being outspoken and assertive, ambitious and brave made me too this, too that, just too. My time at Bryn Mawr taught me I’ve made my way in the world because of those qualities, not in spite of them. I was taught to celebrate the good parts of myself, challenge the... not so great parts, and love the whole sloppy, stubborn, amazing, resilient, worthwhile thing.

I am simply a new chapter in the age-old Bryn Mawr story– Bryn Mawr showed me that I am enough as I am. I love being a Mawrter and I’ll never stop growing and learning because I am one.


Members of the Class of 2020, we want to hear from you! Drop us a note at news@brynmawr.edu. Include a photo of yourself and let us know what you have planned for life after Bryn Mawr, who you'd like to thank, words of wisdom, or whatever else you'd like to say. We'll be sharing selected profiles on the College's website and social media channels over the next few weeks.

Department of Political Science