Mount Holyoke College

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It seems that students come to Mount Holyoke for the academics and stay for the community. Women who come here either quickly discover that they hate it and transfer out, or fall in love with the school and become unable to imagine going anywhere else. The overall sense students have about the College is that it’s more than just a school, and it’s more than a place to study for four years, get your diploma, and be set free—MHC becomes a second home. Its close-knit environment allows students to explore their own boundaries in safety, perhaps try on a few lifestyle changes, and maybe even find a few that stick. You will undoubtedly be exposed to new influences during your time here, as you would at almost any college, but here, you won’t be afraid to call some of those new influences your friends—especially the ones who scared you at first.

Part of what’s so wonderful and unique about this school is the sense that students are really cared about as individuals. Sure, it’s an institution, and sure, there are the occasional oversights where the Registrar forgets to record a grade or some such thing, but most faculty and staff are exceedingly helpful and willing to assist you with whatever difficulty you may be facing, whether it’s a decision to apply to grad school now or later or a mistake in your transcript. The atmosphere of care is contagious—new students quickly catch it from older students, and so the tradition lives on. Things are changing for this institution, as it strives to keep up with modern times and struggles with budget cuts resulting from a bad economy, but it still remains the school generations of women have known and loved, and alumnae still keep coming back to visit and reminisce.

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Off-Campus Housing at Mount Holyoke College

thcirj20

Philosophy '14

3.5

B

Can Find Affordable Housing in Nearby Towns

Since Mount Holyoke is located in the small town of South Hadley, there may be a little difficulty finding off campus housing there but I know many students who live in nearby towns. This may be a problem though if you do not have a car and have to rely on the PVTA since it is not the most frequent and varied form of transportation.

May 25, 2012

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Computers at Mount Holyoke College

thcirj20

Philosophy '14

4.6

A

Computer Labs in Every Building

There are computer labs in every building for student use, for work and printing that are very convenient. Also the WiFi on campus is widespread and pretty reliable.

May 25, 2012

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Inside Scoop at Mount Holyoke College

dchristine3

Environmental Studies '12

4.6

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No Place Like Mohome

The overall academic experience at Mount Holyoke is not to be overlooked. Students here are compassionate, confident, creative individuals who are bound to make a difference in the world. The professors are amazing. The Princeton Review recently released a list of the 300 best professors, and 14 were from Mount Holyoke!

The campus is beautiful. There are two lakes, an abundance of trees and squirrels, and classic New England style brick buildings. Some say the library is like something out of Hogwarts. Environmentally-minded students will be pleased to find several LEED certified buildings, including the newest residence hall. The "New Dorm" (officially called Creighton Hall) is gorgeous and many say it reminds them of a hotel.

What really stands out about Mount Holyoke, however, are the unique traditions, including M&Cs (a snack provided in the dorms each weeknight), Elfing, Mountain Day, and Pangy Day. These are what make the Mount Holyoke experience truly unique.

May 24, 2012

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