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Student Voices
On our multimedia blog, “Student Voices,” you hear from the real experts on college life in this happening corner of the Pacific Northwest. Podcasts. Blogs. Advice. TikTok ... and more!
Podcast: Our Whitman, My Story
Whitman College students tell their stories—about their unique experiences in choosing Whitman, being part of the Whitman community and what they love most.
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What’s there to do in Walla Walla? Plenty!
If you’re from a large city, you might be wary about moving to a rural town: what is there to do for fun?
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Getting a Grip on Whitman College
There are very few times you’ll catch me doing any kind of activity without a friend—and rock climbing is one of them.
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Intramural Sports at Whitman
Despite hours and hours of practice, I realized pretty quickly during my high school career that I was not going to play a sport in college.
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Suitcase Checklist: Bringing Home With You to a Brand New World
Packing up for a life-changing international adventure doesn’t have to be stressful. I was no stranger to packing. I lived away from home as a teenager during my two-year stint at a boarding school in India.
I chose Whitman because I wanted to be somewhere that felt like home. The campus culture and professors I met on my tour were so wonderful, and I've met amazing people with the same interests as me.”
Meet More WhittiesTikTok Take-Over
@whitmancollege They bring the party to every admissions event! 🤩 Spring into Whitman Day fun! It was so great to meet all of the future Whitties in the Class of 2028 💙💛 . . . #Whitmancollege #wallawalla #classof2028 #admittedstudent #collegetour #campustour #collegeadmissions #admissionsoffice #collegeprep #futurewhittie #officiallywhittie #futurecollege #collegestudent #college #function #thevibeibringtothefunction #vibes ♬ original sound - Whitman College
@whitmancollege Why Whitman? 🤔 We asked Whitties why Whitman College was the perfect school for them 🌟 From small class sizes and competitive sports, to our incredible faculty—there are so many reasons to choose Whitman💙💛💙 #whitmancollege #wallawalla #college #collegestudent #collegelife #collegesports #collegecampus #studentlife #collegeathlete #collegememories #collegeadvice #college101 ♬ original sound - Whitman College
@whitmancollege The food at our dining hall is so top tier 🙌🤤 Shoutout to @Bon Appétit Management Company for the delicious food and always changing meals! #dininghall #dininghallfood #collegedininghall #collegefood #college #collegecampus #collegestudent #collegelife #studentlife #collegesports #collegetips #collegememories #collegehumor ♬ original sound - Whitman College
This Is Our Whitman
Current students bring you along for the ride and show you what it is like going to Whitman—from their point of view. Experience Whitman and Walla Walla through the eyes of those who know it best—our students! They can’t wait to show you around!
Quote from Andrea:
“Coming to Whitman as a transfer student made me a bit nervous because I wasn’t sure I was going to find my place here, but making friends through the Fly-In program and having existing friendships already at Whitman, it gave me the courage to get together with some friends and create a new affinity group for others to also find a community on campus!”
Quote from Alejandro:
“At Whitman I was introduced to a bunch of really cool people that helped me find my niches. I started rock climbing at the start of my first year and now I climb outdoors and teach kids how to rock climb with Friends Rock. Outside of rock climbing, I love dancing and have gotten to try a bunch of different forms too! Through a Hip Hop class at Whitman, I recently learned how to breakdance.”
Quote from Siena:
“I am so grateful to attend a school that encourages students to explore internship opportunities. This experience has made me realize what I am really passionate about with my future goals!
Through the care and support of Whitman College and the Whitman Internship Grant, I was able to intern at the ICAN Children’s Therapy. I will be forever thankful for this learning opportunity! At my internship, I have been helping alongside behavior technicians, speech therapists, and BCBA’s to help the children reach various personal goals. I have learned so much about communication and accommodation from working directly with the kids in our program.”
Quote from Zac:
“Something I've adored about my time at Whitman is how good they are at encouraging you to be creative. They pay attention!! They see you, and they want to support you!! And not just the college itself—the students too. Projects like The Wind UP Birds or Bird Bath Pub would NEVER have gotten off the ground were it not for Whitman's uniquely accepting and supportive atmosphere. There's a real community here, and they're always ready for any wacky idea or creation you've got up your sleeve.”