THRIVE 2026
Section outline
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The following tutorials should have been completed before your arrival to campus:
-Introduction to Library Research at Bryn Mawr
-Dorm and Fire Safety
-LinkedIn Learning Path
-United Educators Trainings: Know your Limit, Opioids: What You Need to Know, Data Security: Multi-Part (must complete all parts)
-Accessibility Basics Course
All of these tutorials must be complete in order for you to pass THRIVE. Directions to complete the tutorials can be found on the class of 2030 Moodle Page linked here.
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Due week two, you will write a letter to your future self. This letter is an opportunity for you to write and reflect about hopes and goals for your first semester, advice you’re looking for, and experiences, people, or ideas you want to learn more about, etc. Your THRIVE facilitator will collect your letter and return it at the end of THRIVE. Requirements: If the letter is handwritten it must be at least one page minimum, if the letter is typed it must be at least 300 words minimum.
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During week three you will give a presentation during class in pairs. Each pair will present a topic related to Bryn Mawr’s history. The presentation should be 5 minutes long and both members of the pair must attend the presentation. You do not need visual aids and can give a verbal presentation. Your pairs and topics will be assigned in the first week.
Not sure where to begin? Use the Research Guide linked here.
Topics and Guiding Questions:
o Bryn Mawr founding
o Why was it founded? Who was it for? Who was allowed to be here? How did this change over time?
o Don’t Forget to Remember (Me)
o What is this? Why is it significant?
o Self-Governance Association
o When was SGA established? What is unique about SGA?
o Honor Code
o When was the Honor Code established? What was unique about this at the time? What impact has it had on students over the years?
o Notable graduates (Emily Balch, Ume Tsuda, Enid Cook)
o Tell us about them and why they are important in Bryn Mawr history.
o Historic landmarks
o What are our historic buildings on campus? Pick two and tell us about them. When were they built? What were they used for? How are they used today?
o Student strike of 2020
o Tell us about the strike and what impact it had on the College. What changes has the college made as a result?
o Black at Bryn Mawr Tour
o When did this begin? What is the tour about? What have you learned about Bryn Mawr that you didn’t know prior to the tour? How has this shaped your understanding of the college?
o Perry House
o What was Perry House and why was it significant? What happened to Perry House?
o Erdman Hall
o Who built this? Why is the building significant?
Rubric
Area of Review
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Includes relevant dates/timeline of events.
Communicates influence of persons/events on Bryn Mawr’s culture today.
Utilizes at least one source from the provided library research guide.
Does not exceed 5 minutes.
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Instructions Coming Soon!
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For some of you this is your first time in Pennsylvania or the United States. College is about exploration and creating a home away from home. Even if you are from around the area, there are always more things to learn about the Philadelphia region. In small groups you will pick a topic that relates to Philadelphia (sports teams, history, famous people from here, etc.); if Philadelphia is related and mentioned you are on the right track. Together, you will research your Philly topic and create a presentation presented on the last day of class. Research topics are due the fifth week of class and you will have the rest of THRIVE to complete the project.
Philly Project Rubric:
Area of Review
Yes
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Topic is relevant to Philadelphia.
Presentation contains a creative element (e.g. vlog, dance, song, collage).
Presentation contains an informative element (e.g. PowerPoint, handout, Prezi, fact cards). This piece should effectively educate the class on important and relevant components of the topic (e.g. history, facts, how to get there, accessibility, etc).
Does not exceed 10 minutes.