On Saturday, May 10, more than 500 Blue Jays will cross the stage at Elizabethtown College’s 122nd Commencement ceremony, joining a network of more than 24,000 living Etown alumni. The graduating class includes students who lived out the College’s Educate for Service mission, taking on leadership roles across campus, and leaving their mark on the Etown community.

Name: Ahsa Sadhukhan
Major: Biology (Pre-Med)
Hometown: Lancaster, Pa.

Campus Involvement: Peer Mentor; Writing, Biology, Chemistry, and Spanish Tutor; Student Leadership Team for the Center for Global Understanding and Peacebuilding; Peace and Global Scholars Program Coordinator; volunteer with Church World Services Lancaster through the Center for Community and Civic Engagement. 

Why did you choose Etown?
I chose to attend Etown because it checked all the boxes for my ideal college. It was important to me to stay close to home, and Etown is only 20 minutes away. I was also searching for a small school where I could build connections with the faculty and staff, and one where I could join a dual acceptance program that would guarantee me acceptance to medical school. Etown offers one of these programs with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM).

What do you love most about Etown?
My favorite thing about Etown is the people! The faculty and staff I have connected with are absolutely amazing. They have supported me through every challenge and celebrated every success. I am also incredibly lucky to have found friends that have become family.

What are your plans for after graduation?
I will begin medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in July. I hope to become a pediatrician working with underserved communities.

What advice do you have for future Blue Jays?

“The most important piece of advice I have for future Blue Jays is never be afraid to ask for help. Every person faces challenges in college, whether they be academic or personal. Trust that the Etown community has your back and will do everything possible to support you.”

– Ahsa Sadhukhan ’25