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9 out of 9 people found this review useful.
Nia
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Mount Holyoke is a great school with great facilities. There is also a great 5 College consortium that allows you to further expand your depth of knowledge and connections with students/professors in your field. The small class sizes give students a greater opportunity to engage professors and try your hand at holding a discussion. There are many opportunities on-campus and off-campus to seek help in writing, public speaking, critical analysis etc. The work is tough but so rewarding!
Am enjoying being here Overall a friendly, fun, interesting, and diverse group of women. When you need to get away, local transportation is completely free. Also not far from New York or Boston. Amtrak station is located in Amherst ( a free bus ride away) and Peter Pan bus line ticket sell right in the Village Commons, the local shopping center.
Bang for the buck Education is definitely what you make it, but the opportunity to study at 4 acclaimed neighboring colleges and university, as well other study programs in the New England area, makes this education worthy of its asking price.
Tips for prospective students Visit the campus, talk to your college advisor, and apply!
Great for these types of students Many international, religious, LGBT, athletic, artistic women but you don't have to fit a type to fit in. Just be driven and be ready to work.
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Siobhan from Tucson, AZ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Like any school, your learning experience is influenced by the professors, so as long as you research your professors, you can get what you want out of your classroom experience. The 5 College Consortium expands your options in terms of what classes or what kind of learning environment you want to experience. The downside to that is that it is a bit difficult to schedule your classes when they're on different campuses and take into account the sometimes-early-sometimes-late-but-always-free buses that get you from college to college and some to yourself to grab something to eat.
Am enjoying being here I love this school. It did take a while to get used to the isolated feel of the campus, but it's easy to go on an adventure and get around to the other colleges and experience different kinds of environments. Having a great group of friends really helps you get through anything
Bang for the buck The tuition is really high. There's no doubt about that. But here's what you're getting out of it: a beautiful campus, close relationships to faculty and staff, small class sizes, great dorms, an amazing selection of food (including kosher/halal/vegetarian options), a Hogwarts-esque library, the 5 College Consortium, the occasional foam pit/rock climbing wall/concert, a wonderful gym, and an endless supply of hot showers. Did I mention the beautiful campus?
Tips for prospective students Bring or buy some weather-proof shoes! Snowy, icy winters seem to be sandwiched between periods of rain. The weather isn't usually too bad, but trust me, cold, wet feet can ruin anyone's day. Explore clubs and orgs! You might find your passion or your best friend.
Great for these types of students Great for women who prefer a quiet environment to study, who are driven to expand their knowledge, who have an open mind, and who enjoy the environment that a small, liberal arts women's college can provide.
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Ashley from Kingston, MA
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot I've visited the school twice and all the students I had met are driven and excited about the academics! They told me how approachable the faculty is and how each one of their professors is excited about the subjects they teach. I definitely felt the connection between the students and professors when i saw them at campus activities.
Will enjoy being here I actually did an overnight and i loved it! The dorms are very reasonably sized and comfortably fit the residents. There was so much to do on campus i couldn't decide, and everyone was willing to hang out and chat with me like i already went there instead of treating me as some random high school kid. Everyone made me feel as if I was already apart of the school.
Bang for the buck Mount Holyoke definitely isn't as cheap as some schools but i believe every dollar invested here will be worth it. The opportunities it provides you with are endless.
Tips for prospective students Definitely check it out first! And even though it's an all women's college, don't scratch it off your list! It's Five College Consortium gives you plenty of chances to meet other people!
Great for these types of students Strong women who are looking to be leaders and are prepared for a challenge.
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There's no place like MoHome!
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I have to say, you have to work hard at your studies. The classes are demanding, but worth it. They're interesting and all taught by amazing professors. MHC likes to keep the classes on the small side, so that students have more opportunity to ask questions and learn.
That's not to say that by showing up you can just get a degree. You have to work hard, and earn every grade you get. But it's so worth it!Am enjoying being here We love diversity here! We love that we can walk across campus and hear five different languages spoken along the way. We love to talk and listen to others who have different opinions, and come from different backgrounds.
Bang for the buck MHC is very good about making sure that if you want to come here, you can. They give financial aid, scholarships, and plenty of work-study. And if all that doesn't cover the cost, they can help point you in the right direction to find other scholarships, or jobs.
Tips for prospective students As of last year, I didn't see myself going to an all-woman's college. And, to be honest, I applied to MHC on a whim. But what really got me excited about the campus was coming to the campus in the spring (just a few weeks before the dreaded D(ecision)-Day). I fell in love with the campus, and everyone was very nice to me - answering all my questions and pointing me in the right direction if they didn't know the answer.
I decided to go to MHC, and so far, I'm loving it. It was the perfect fit for me and so many others.
So, if there is any advice that I can give to a student who is thinking about coming to MoHo, it would be to come and experience what everyone is so excited about! :DGreat for these types of students You don't have to be gay to come here. Although, you do have to be a woman. (sorry)
You don't have to be a flaming liberal to come here.
You don't have to be a tree-hugger, or someone who just likes to sit in the library and study.
It is true, MHC is a place that is academically challenging. And it is a quiet campus. And it does lean more toward the liberal side of things. And we do have quite a few quirky traditions. But for those who want to liven things up a bit, there are free buses that take you to any of the other four colleges in the area (UMass Amherst, Amherst College, Hampshire College, and Smith College). And you can take classes at any of the other colleges, too.
But to come to Mount Holyoke, what you really need to have a fire in your heart. You need to have passion for what you're doing. You don't need to have a plan for your life, you just need to have the courage that a school like MHC will get you where you need to be.Login to rate or flag the reviews
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3 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Morgen from Edinboro, PA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot It is almost impossible not to be inundated with knowledge at Mount Holyoke. The class sizes are small and the professors are top notch. They are always willing to explain topics in depth and meet with students outside of class. Mount Holyoke also offers an incredibly diverse range of classes which allows everyone to find something they are interested in and explore many areas students may not have been exposed to before. Plus, even if you feel there is a little something missing, there are four other colleges where you can take classes at no extra cost!
Am enjoying being here Mount Holyoke campus is absolutely stunning, with beautiful landscaping and architecture. Don't let its old style look fool you though, the campus is very eco-friendly and technologically advanced. Everyone on campus, from the students, to the cooks, to the janitors, to the professors, is friendly. At Mount Holyoke, or MoHome as we like to call it, you feel right at home.
Bang for the buck With small class sizes and great professors (and great food) Mount Holyoke really is worth the money. If that's not enough though, Mount Holyoke is one member of a 5 college consortium. What this means for the students is that instead of just having one college, with all of it's resources and classes, they have 5. Students within the consortium can attend classes at any of the other 4 colleges at no extra cost!
Tips for prospective students While it is an incredible place to be, Mount Holyoke is very academically challenging. Be prepared to have your mind expanded, but keep in mind how challenging it is so that you don't spread yourself too thin. Even if you are valedictorian of your class, make sure that you balance your course load, or at least attempt to. This will give you the best chance for success.
Great for these types of students Mount Holyoke is really great for students who want a small town feel, but would still like to be able to go off campus and have fun. Prospective students should be very academically dedicated and prepared to face day to day life with very little male interaction and open to a mostly liberal campus.
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Lily from Edmond, OK
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The classes here are fabulous, the professors enthusiastic and engaging.
Am enjoying being here Apart from the cold winters, I love being on campus, surrounded by all these wonderful women.
Bang for the buck Although it is rather costly to attend, Mount Holyoke has a fantastic financial aid program, and some wonderful scholarships. It is definitely worth it to come here.
Tips for prospective students Visiting the college is a must! I fell in love with the beautiful campus, friendly people, and interesting classes.
Great for these types of students Motivated scholars, enthusiastic students, unique women
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Erin from Longmeadow, MA
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot I will learn a lot wherever I go, so I don't feel that this is really relevant...
Will enjoy being here Closer than home than I wanted to be, but a gorgeous setting with an excellent campus.
Bang for the buck Mt Holyoke gave me incredible Financial Aid (more than the FAFSA told us we needed) on Merit Aid, so for someone on Aid, it's definitely an excellent value.
Great for these types of students People looking for a liberal arts education who are generally open minded.
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Ayoola from Southfield, MI
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
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Emma from St Michaels, AZ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Most if not all of the classes are challenging. An education at MHC will take you to unlimited places in life.
Bang for the buck It's worth it!
Tips for prospective students Come and visit the campus.
Great for these types of students If you want to go to a school where academics are taken seriously this is a place to go. MHC is the perfect college for people who want to experience diversity.
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LuAnne from West Jordan, UT
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Great for these types of students Women who are looking for a diverse empowering learning environment
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Anonymous
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A.from NJ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences it is a medium sized women's liberal arts college. students can take classes at four other colleges in the area: smith, umass, amherst, and hampshire.
Tips for prospective students you should definitely visit if you are interested in the college.
Academic Rigor the classwork is not impossible, but you will work hard. people here often take a lot of classes. it is doable, you just have to plan when you make your schedule so you still have time to sleep.
Dorm Life the dorms are nice and the people are really friendly. even if you are shy, you'll still be able to make friends. ssme of the dorms are nicer than others and there are a couple of dorms across the street from the campus.
Food and Dining you can generally find something to eat even if you have dietary restrictions. some dorms have dining halls and you can also eat in the campus center. sometimes the food is hit or miss but it is generally good.
What to do for fun there is often something to do on campus or at one of the other four colleges in the area. there are parties, concerts, and sporting events. you can also take the bus to the mall or a nearby town. you can also just hang out with friends and watch movies.
Bang for the buck it's expensive, but a lot of people get financial aid, and it is worth the price.
Clubs and Activities there are a lot of clubs and activities to participate in. there are varsity and club sports as well. you can also join clubs at the other colleges or start a club of your own if mount holyoke does not have your club.
Greek Life there is no greek life
Campus Safety i feel very safe here. i've been able to walk across campus at one in the morning and feel rather safe.
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Ashley from Jamaica
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences mount holyoke in a few words is a vibrant small community of eager learners. a community where you truly are free to be yourself and will be accepted--no matter how strange you are often described as. by the end of your four years at mhc, everyone becomes proud to be a moho.
Tips for prospective students be open-minded, you often don't expect to love a school like mhc, but it quickly becomes mo-home.
Academic Rigor i went to a pretty rigorous high school so i feel pretty prepared for the work load here at mhc. however, i have many friends who find it very challenging to juggle both their academics and their social life. mhc teaches you from early how to prioritize and use your time efficiently.
Dorm Life all the dorms here are very different from each other. however, they each have something that make them attractive to different people (some have a great dining hall, others have bay windows and window seats, some have great common rooms). you are guaranteed to find at least one dorm here that you will love.
Food and Dining amazing food (both on campus and within the five colleges)!
What to do for fun parties, college hop, arts shows (within the 5 colleges), eat, go to the mall, watch movies, shopping, go to boston/nyc, hang out with friends, etc.
Bang for the buck yes. and the school is very generous with financial aid.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus too many to name. one of the more popular ones is: whenever there is a full moon, kids run around campus howling. another is, every night we have milk&cookies in our dorms (from 9:30-10:30).
Great for these types of students nerds.
liberals.
homosexual/transgenders/lgbt spectrum.
international students.
geeks.
ambitious.
community involved.Clubs and Activities a wide array; you are bound to find one that you want to join. also, students are free to create as many organizations as they would like.
Greek Life non-existent.
Campus Safety very ineffective. however, many of them are very nice.
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Miriam from Hillsboro, OR
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences (first of all, sorry about lack of capitalization, somehow it's not working every time i submit it!) mount holyoke is mohome, an intellectual, comforting, and aesthetic paradise, full of incredible people with incredible dreams, drive, and determination. this is the best atmosphere possible because unlike at my high school, you are not looked down upon for wanting to do well and work hard! it's extremely easy to be involved or go for or speak up about whatever you want here.
Tips for prospective students the instant i stepped on campus for the first time (day of orientation, i did not visit the school beforehand), i realized i'd found my home. but, if you visit, please talk to some of the students! we love prospective students and first years and always want to encourage you to apply and attend. also, be prepared to feel the most comfortable and accepted ever and to have a mind blowing amount of eye opening and thought provoking conversations with everyone and anyone. :)
Academic Rigor you cannot be stupid here. give it up. your days of passively going through your classes are over. there are no easy classes at mount holyoke. each class will challenge you and make you work. it's the best thing ever.
Dorm Life i walk in through the kitchen and i grab an orange or cookie from last night's m&c's (milk and cookies are served every night!!) when i get back from classes, then plop into a homey chair in the living room and turn on the tv (we have basically every channel) or grab a book and just take a few to relax. other residents walk in and it's like a family member coming home. we're all sisters here. my dorm is actually really big, and i have a great view of a forest and field. the beds are not rock hard like i expected, and the bathrooms are very clean and nice. we even have baths! i did not expect that at all. sometimes someone will be in the living room with a big pot of tea and a bunch of cups and just invite anyone who walks by for a cup or a conversation. sometimes someone will put on a movie for everyone to watch together. there is always laughter coming from one place or another. and if anything ever needs fixing, just give a call to facilities and it'll be perfect the next day. the dorms are really pretty too, and all have something special to offer whether it's location or history or a special dining hall, or just the amazing residents. i can't stress enough how homey this place is.
Food and Dining go to the interfaith lunch every wednesday. you always learn something new and the food is beyond amazing there. i actually really like most of the dining hall's food, there are always a ton of choices and at least something super delicious, but there are days too where i'm just like ... i need emergency salt and a few people bring their own spices to dinner interestingly enough i just recently noticed... hahaha. but overall it's wonderful, and if it's not (like my emergency salt days), that's probably because you were forced to eat in a dining hall you didn't want to by your friends who like that dining hall because it has halal meat that night even though you're a vegetarian and this means your choices will be extremely reduced. xd
What to do for fun so, so, so, so, so much. i just had a mud fight the other night for example. there are dances almost every weekend it feels like, culture nights every month, movie nights basically every week, one event or another every day, and a very stephen king-esq library that's easy to get lost in (but oh so much fun to do so). there's a movie theater across the street, and almost everything on campus is open until about 2am. there are free drop in classes at the gym most days of the week, language tables at dinner time, and people. so many interesting people. oh, and the stars are actually really nice here so i like to go outside to one of the darker areas and just stargaze for an hour or so with friends (it's also very safe here). there are parties almost every night too if you know who to talk to, but of course they're easy to avoid if you don't care about that. there are something like over 100 clubs as well, and most of them hold really cool events at least twice a semester. seriously, there is so much to do on campus that i'm just way too busy to know what's going on outside. haha.
Bang for the buck first of all, amazing financial aid. mount holyoke is super committed to focusing on academics first, and is need-blind to domestic students. in focusing on academics first too, the education is top-notch. we were even ranked higher than harvard in academic rigor last year. the professors are super happy here and they love teaching! never be afraid to talk to them as they're also super kind and will always help a struggling student in addition to being really cool individuals. also, there are so many amenities available to you! we have a nutritionist and physical therapists (even for strained shoulders!) and if you get the pre-paid health plan (very very cheap) you don't have to pay another dollar out of pocket for anything in-clinic! we also have incredible state-of-the-art basically everything. gym, art museum, library, science labs, music building... and not to mention there is a writing center where you can get help with your essays before they're due, very easily accessible math and science tutoring, and did i mention that the library is open until 2 am every night except fridays and saturdays? oh, and the clubs are also extremely well funded. and then don't even get me started on how great your career outlook is once you graduate from here and things like that... mount holyoke is worth what you take advantage of. it offers so much to you, but of course you have to be the one to actively go for it!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus elfing. it's a secret. but you'll love it. there are mysterious presents involved. each class also has it's own mascot (they rotate through 4), and they're really cool. and m&c's is the best. and you have to visit the octogon room, if you can find it! ;) there's also a giant sloth skeleton somewhere on campus if you can find it. haha. and so much more, but you have to visit to find out!
Great for these types of students lovers of thinking, in any way. :) you do not have to think one particular way to fit in here, you just have to think and speak and listen and think!
Clubs and Activities so many. so well funded. so diverse. so much fun. i don't even know where to start with these. hahaha.
Greek Life none! yippee!! there are no popularity contests here. everyone is on common ground and free to be themselves without fear of judgement.
Campus Safety the campus police are always prowling around and there are tons of blue light emergency buttons in case you need help with something. i haven't been here too long, but i haven't heard of any problems. also, pretty much no one locks their dorm room door. the students are super honest and honorable here. if you accidentally leave your stuff in the library or lose it on the ground, if you have your name on it expect someone to contact you on facebook telling you they found it and took it to the lost and found for you. it's so wonderful here!!!
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Emily from Katy, TX
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences mount holyoke is a vibrant, accepting and challenging community. students are encouraged to take a variety of exciting and interesting classes, participate in extracurricular activities which complement their pre-existing interests, and also discover new passions. lifelong friendships are formed daily and the social aspects of campus tie in beautifully with the academic.
Tips for prospective students don't stress too much about standardized tests! mount holyoke doesn't even require the sat. instead, put your attention on constructing the best high school transcript that you can. in subjects which interest you, take the ap level. demonstrate leadership skills by actively participating in a few clubs at school. get a job and work regularly, and volunteer in your community. overall, just be yourself in high school. excel in the things you love, and mount holyoke will notice.
Academic Rigor the classes here are great. the distribution requirements invite students to take things a little bit outside their comfort zone. for example, i am a prospective english major who took a geology class and ended up loving it! the 100 level classes are really great at introducing students to the kind of work they are expected to complete at mount holyoke. professors aim to nurture students' pre-existing talents, and help them to become even better in their areas of expertise. you will work hard, but you will enjoy each moment of it.
Dorm Life dorm life at mount holyoke is what you make of it. some of the halls are simply in a better location on campus than others, so if you are in one of the halls on the outskirts (ham/mcgregor, dickinson, 1837, the delles,etc) it can be frustrating. however, all the dorm restrooms and common spaces are kept up with by housekeeping. the hall presidents and advisers are always on hand to help handle problems as they arise.
Food and Dining some dining halls are simply better than others. consistently, prospect has the best food, followed by the rockies and wilder (though there is like no space in the wilder dining room). it is helpful that mount holyoke puts the menu up online at least a week in advance for each of the dining halls. there are so many options, so you can always find something you will like.
What to do for fun the pioneer valley is full of things to do! exploring the old buildings on campus will never get old, as well as hiking through the woods behind mcgregor, partying at chapin or umass, seeing movies at the tower theaters, meeting with friends for coffee at the thirsty mind and heading to northampton for shopping or a concerts is fun, too. one great thing, is the mount holyoke is associated with 4 other schools (smith, hampshire, amherst and umass amerherst) with free transportation between them...so the possibilities are endless.
Bang for the buck mount holyoke gives wonderful financial aid packages( most of which are grant-based....yay for free money!) , so don't let the price tag scare you away. it was one of the reasons i chose to come here. the quality of education is well worth the amount of money which you pay.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus mountain day! one day in the fall, our president decides to give all the students a day off! the bell tower chimes at 7 am to give girls time to sleep in, finish up homework, or eat ice cream, get a free hat and climb mount holyoke ( the actual mountain) !
Great for these types of students mount holyoke is perfect for women who love academics, but who also know how to relate what they love to the real world. we play just as hard as we work here, whether it be through social events, or school clubs. mount holyoke women take charge of their education, yet are not competitive amoung each other. they realize that intelligence and education is something every woman should possess, and what to see this dream achieved.
Clubs and Activities there is so much to do here. crew, theater, knitting, russian language, orienteering and journalism are just naming a few. there is something for everyone, and if you don't see anything you like, it is fairly common to start your own club...and the college will even fund it!
Greek Life there are no sororities on campus, but when you are around 2,200 other strong, young women, there is no need for them.
Campus Safety mount holyoke is a very safe campus. the campus police pubsafe as they're affectionately known are constantly patrolling the grounds to make sure everyone is okay. they are also available instantly if someone gets hurt or becomes sick.
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Mary
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences mount holyoke college is a place for intelligent, driven women who want to make a change in the world. if you like the sound of diversity, sisterhood, and rigorous academics bundled up into a close-knit, caring community with terrific and personable professors, this is the place for you.
Tips for prospective students be open-minded; this campus is brimming with people of every ethnicity, sexuality, socioeconomic group, academic interest, extracurricular involvement, and any other sort of label you might have encountered before, though there's a ton of crossover. try everything, even the things that make you uncomfortable. it will enrich your time at mhc in ways you never thought possible.
Academic Rigor mount holyoke was the first of the seven sisters colleges, which were founded to equal the then-all male ivy league schools. this school will challenge you, stretch your mind, and make you think things you could never have thought before. the english, biology, and international relations departments are especially strong, though all departments are great here. due to unwavering belief in the liberal arts, there are several distribution requirements, all of which can be happily met, and students are required to have both a major and a minor or a double major. nexus programs, which include journalism and public health and emphasize career experience, are available as minors.
Dorm Life each dorm has 25% first years, 25% sophomores, etc. there is no such thing as first-year dorms. dorm life is probably considered quiet in comparison to coed schools, but the dorms (and bathrooms!) are also considerably cleaner than coed equivalents. male guests are frequent and unisex bathrooms are available on all floors.
Food and Dining the food is excellent here at mhc, as far as college fare goes. each student on the meal plan has a swipe for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and she can either eat in a dining hall or in a few alternatives. blanchard, the campus center, is open for lunch and dinner and has counters for pizza, deli, grilling, salad, and ethnic foods. there are some grab'n'go options for weekday lunch, which i highly recommend. there are always options for kosher, halal, vegetarian, vegan, etc. food and other restrictions. there are also a few cafes on campus.
What to do for fun south hadley, our town, is quite dead, unfortunately, except for a block with little shops, restaurants, a small movie theater, and a cafe (the thirsty mind! go there!). mount holyoke students have free bus access in the pioneer valley region, which they often use to go to classes at the other members of the five college consortium (amherst, hampshire, and smith colleges and umass amherst) or to go out in northampton and amherst. there are plenty of school-run events and activities (las vegas night and drag ball come to mind) that keep students busy, and students frequently congregate to boisterously watch tv shows together.
Bang for the buck financial aid is fabulous here. i happen to be the recipient of a very generous scholarship that makes it possible for me to attend school here. with such strong academics and such a wonderful campus, i think it would be worth almost any price to come here. that said, it is a private college, and they are expensive.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus mount holyoke is host to many, many traditions. mountain day is an annual fall event where bells ring across campus to signal that classes are canceled. students then walk up skinner mountain and are served ice cream by president pasquerella and the alumnae association. elfing, an activity where sophomores leave first years little presents every day for a week; big sister-little sister, where juniors befriend and advise first years; and dis-orientation, an activity with seniors, are traditions meant to unite the four classes. milk & cookies is an anticipated, near-daily event where students receive snacks at 9:30pm to keep them going with their studies.
Great for these types of students highly motivated, intelligent, independent, open-minded, minority, lgbtq, international, determined, caring, friendly women of all ages. all are welcome. the stereotypes that we are all rich girls looking for husbands at amherst or man-hating lesbians, are simply not true.
Clubs and Activities there is a club for any and every interest you might have. service work, religion, politics, activism, academic, sports, video games, music--everything. you will find it here. or if you don't, feel free to start it up yourself!
Greek Life there are no sororities here.
Campus Safety the mhc campus is extremely safe and quite well-lit at night. campus police are always active and on the lookout, and there are blue lights everywhere. there are very, very, very few cases of sexual assault or harrassment.
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Maria from Miami, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Mount Holyoke is the best decision I made. The education and support there is amazing and I feel at home. The food is great, there is always something to eat that is healthy. The people there are so nice!
Tips for prospective students Work on Time Management and focus on studies, try not to party too much.
Academic Rigor Its hard if you have the wrong combination of classes and not enough time on your hands.
Dorm Life It is quiet and my bestest friends are actually my dormmmates.
Food and Dining The food is delicious; there is always desert and a salad bar if you dont like the meal.
What to do for fun Bowling or go to the movies. There are parties all the time.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus There are a lot of traditions, especially for freshmen, i just do not want to ruin the surprise!
Clubs and Activities Anything you can imagine, its there!
Greek Life Does not exist.
Campus Safety The campus police are always around. They can escort you to the dorm if its really dark out and they have a blue light system for if youre ever in trouble around campus.
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Alexandra from Lexington, MA
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Mount Holyoke has great programs in life and human sciences. If you are a student here you will find many opportunities to get involved with your community on campus and beyond. Prepare to study, study, study -- lots of homework folks!!!
Tips for prospective students If you are thinking about Mount Holyoke consider this: we are a small, private, liberal arts all women (or at-least-all-initially-identifying-as-women) college culture which prides itself on developing leaders of the world... This implies alot -- think about it! Mount Holyoke is definitely a great enough school -- you'll make life-long friends and your world will change in profound ways after coming to school here.
Academic Rigor It's about as rigorous as it gets.
Dorm Life If you are looking for parties, there are a few big ones. There are a few party animals too, but not many. Most of us find enjoyment sharing meals, studying together, and doing community service.
Food and Dining Wilder was my personal favorite :) Sit-down dining comfort food in abundance... fast food too if you want it. Flavor is great but food and dining ethics and health are lacking a bit. I worked on the Dining Services Committee, sat on the Food Justice Society (student org) and did my final senior project on the conventional meat system and food on campus. Although we are making progress towards creating a more sustainable food system on campus via composting, sourcing food from our student garden and other locals, and somewhat encourage student participation and involvement, we still have a very long way to go.
What to do for fun hang on the green during warm weather, slide down prospect hill with lunch trays from blanchard, howl at the moon, mountain day, walk around stony brook stream, jump in upper lake, canoe sing, acapella, gardening, hanging with your buds, lectures, movie screenings :)
Bang for the buck Well, is any education work 57 k a year? I am likely going to be in debt for the rest of my life. But, yes it was worth it. Not everything is money.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Soooo many... Mountain Day is probably the most famous -- classes canceled and lets climb to the top of (which mt?) and eat icecream! Graduation is filled with traditions too... the Laurel Parade is quite amazing!
Great for these types of students Intellectual, Hard Working, Community-oriented, Lots of love
Clubs and Activities if we dont have it, make it! it's pretty simple.
Greek Life none to speak of, thank goodness!
Campus Safety Bluelights every couple yards. Safety and security (and the workings of Pub Safety) is a big deal on campus. Mount Holyoke goes through quite a bit of effort to make sure we keep everyone safe!
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