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!
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
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.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
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.
Do you have any 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! :D
Which types of students will excel at your college?
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.
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!
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.
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.
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! :D
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.