If you want a challenging college experience, academically, this is the place. But even when it's challenging, you really learn how to manage your time between school and social life. The only reason people would dislike this school is because they're making it hard on themselves.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Study first, play later. Make sure you take any extra free time to study. And if you feel like it'll be nerve-wrecking to make friends, EVERYONE is friendly at the Mount, especially the professors. Just take the time to talk anyone and everyone. It makes a difference for someone's day if you take the moment to greet them outside of class.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Like I said before, it's not easy. Professors are tough, but they are there to help you out. Even if some of the professors seem intimidating, they will be there to help you, and they will help you only if you ask though. And even if going to the professor, you feel you need help, there are many ways to get help out at the Mount: tutoring or the learning center. The Mount wants you to graduate, and they want to help you. You just need to ask.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Sure, there's the downsides: it's pricey, not a compatible roommate, people occasionally being a bit loud during quiet hours, not enough laundry machines for the busy days, cafeteria isn't open more than 15 hours a day, etc. But, there's the upsides to dorm life, like meeting new people, getting your own study environment, being able to attend the activities at school, using classrooms at night for studying, 24-hour security that is always literally closeby and so on. The experience of dorm life is up to you to take. I feel safe dorming here at the Mount than I would at any other college.
I have a single suite, and I feel fine with the size and the furniture within it. Some people may complain, but its really up to preference.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Meal plans leave me with more than enough money each week, for those of you who go home on weekends can bring a few snacks and food the fam, and if you have guests, the money you have left over leaves you with enough to last the week. (Meal plans are weekly rates). The food is so-so, but it's far from terrible. And if you're a vegetarian, they always offer vegetarian dishes. There aren't as many choices as if you were to go to a UC or a Cal-state or large university, but this is a small campus: everyone can eat, and there's a variety of food to choose from.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There's lots of things to do here! Aside from the gym complete with tennis and basketball courts and the pool, the Mount offers weekly activities for both residents and commuters. From making crafts such as a dream-catcher or lantern to the Athenian cafe where there's free iced coffee and wii game tournaments!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
School is pricey, but it can be worth it if you make it worth it.
I'm like most of you, poor out of my mind, but the Mount offers work-study that can help you out and scholarships. I've made great friends to make up for the amount of money my parents are spending for my tuition.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Catholic students who like to have fun! But, this school doesn't force religion on you; the Mount accepts everyone and anyone.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
24-hour security keeps me sleeping peacefully at night.
They are always close-by, too.
If you want a challenging college experience, academically, this is the place. But even when it's challenging, you really learn how to manage your time between school and social life. The only reason people would dislike this school is because they're making it hard on themselves.
Study first, play later. Make sure you take any extra free time to study. And if you feel like it'll be nerve-wrecking to make friends, EVERYONE is friendly at the Mount, especially the professors. Just take the time to talk anyone and everyone. It makes a difference for someone's day if you take the moment to greet them outside of class.
Like I said before, it's not easy. Professors are tough, but they are there to help you out. Even if some of the professors seem intimidating, they will be there to help you, and they will help you only if you ask though. And even if going to the professor, you feel you need help, there are many ways to get help out at the Mount: tutoring or the learning center. The Mount wants you to graduate, and they want to help you. You just need to ask.
Sure, there's the downsides: it's pricey, not a compatible roommate, people occasionally being a bit loud during quiet hours, not enough laundry machines for the busy days, cafeteria isn't open more than 15 hours a day, etc. But, there's the upsides to dorm life, like meeting new people, getting your own study environment, being able to attend the activities at school, using classrooms at night for studying, 24-hour security that is always literally closeby and so on. The experience of dorm life is up to you to take. I feel safe dorming here at the Mount than I would at any other college. I have a single suite, and I feel fine with the size and the furniture within it. Some people may complain, but its really up to preference.
Meal plans leave me with more than enough money each week, for those of you who go home on weekends can bring a few snacks and food the fam, and if you have guests, the money you have left over leaves you with enough to last the week. (Meal plans are weekly rates). The food is so-so, but it's far from terrible. And if you're a vegetarian, they always offer vegetarian dishes. There aren't as many choices as if you were to go to a UC or a Cal-state or large university, but this is a small campus: everyone can eat, and there's a variety of food to choose from.
There's lots of things to do here! Aside from the gym complete with tennis and basketball courts and the pool, the Mount offers weekly activities for both residents and commuters. From making crafts such as a dream-catcher or lantern to the Athenian cafe where there's free iced coffee and wii game tournaments!
School is pricey, but it can be worth it if you make it worth it. I'm like most of you, poor out of my mind, but the Mount offers work-study that can help you out and scholarships. I've made great friends to make up for the amount of money my parents are spending for my tuition.
Catholic students who like to have fun! But, this school doesn't force religion on you; the Mount accepts everyone and anyone.
24-hour security keeps me sleeping peacefully at night. They are always close-by, too.