College of the Holy Cross Top Questions

Academics at Holy Cross are incredibly difficult and it would be a lie for me to say that anyone can just coast by here. I don't know any student that works less than 20 hours a week, whether it is reading for a class, doing problem sets for math, lab work, language dialogues, etc. It's hard to say whether I had a favorite class this year so far. All of my classes have been challenging and have forced myself to think more critically and analytically than I ever have. One of my most interesting classes taken in my two semesters here is Introduction to Islam, the material of the course was interesting and I'm so happy that I was able to learn about a culture that is so misunderstood today in the U.S. The students here are very involved in and out of the classroom and it is not uncommon for the students to go and speak with the professors during their office hours or before or after class. The professors are always willing to help and want us to learn the material to the best of our ability. The school, being liberal arts, is geared towards learning and choosing a major that you enjoy as opposed to choosing your major based on a job after college.

I have loved all of the classes I have taken so far at Holy Cross. The professors are all dedicated and helpful. With such small class sizes, it is easy for them to learn the names of their students and get to know them on a personal level. The Math department is filled with brilliant professors whose main goal is to teach you as much as possible. The most unique class I have taken here is an Education class about Social and Political Change. The discussions were solely run by the students, the professor rarely lectured. This class was geared toward learning for its own sake - broadening our minds toward societal problems.

Academics at Holy Cross are very challenging and no student will tell you otherwise. We have one of the top workload in the country, but we also know how to have fun. My favorite part of the Holy Cross education is that Professors typically know your name by the second or third class, classes are usually between 20-30 students and you get to know your Professors and fellow students. Class participation and often attendance is a large portion of our grades which aids good classroom discussion. Professors offer and encourage office hours, and are always helpful. At Holy Cross you will receive a tremendous education and also have the opportunity to get a step up on the job world through the Career Center and our Alumni networking.

It's a liberal arts school so you are required to take a range of different courses. The classes are small so you get to know your teachers real well. They are always available for extra help if need be. There is a sense of competitiveness amongst grades - everyone wants an A and they work hard to get it. The work load is a lot, more than most schools. And so a lot of time is spent in libraries (or studios in my case).

Academics at Holy Cross is taken very seriously. The classes are very small, which makes it easy to get to know your professor, and work closely with them. My favorite classes have been in the psychology department. The professors are brilliant, and amazing lecturers. Every professor I have had has known me by name, and has taken interest to my life outside the classroom. Class participation is graded in every class, and missed classes are looked down upon. Students around campus often talk about there classes, and debate issues that were brought up in class. People take pride in their classes, and enjoy learning. Students can be competitive, however they are mostly helpful and encouraging. I have often spent time with professors outside class, either at the student center, or a sport event. There are a lot of requirements here, however the liberal arts requirements create well rounded students. Education here is centered around learning and expanding your mind, however they do help with finding a career.

There is a lot of work, so I will not lie about that. But then again, premed anywhere is going to be hard. I will be Spanish Premed, so I have three areas of requirements to fulfill: common area, spanish, and pre med. This is why I dont really have a chance to scope out random classes, but there are a bunch that sound really interesting. You graduate with a very well rounded education, applicable toward a variety of careers.

At Holy Cross, all of your professors will know your name. The class size usually doesn't get bigger than thirty or forty students, and in seminars they are even smaller. Students here study a lot, because all of the courses of academically demanding. Some of the professors grade harder than others, which can be difficult to manage, but they are usually very understanding if you need help outside of the class. I think Holy Cross is geared towards learning. No matter what you plan on doing after college, everyone is required to take a few core classes, which is a great foundation for anything you could possibly want to do. The liberal arts education prepares you for any vocation, which can be really helpful in the event that one of you has a midlife crisis and decides halfway through life to change careers.

very tough professors expect a lot no easy classes lots of participiation and spirit needed

I find the classes challenging

I have really enjoyed the majority of the classes offered at Holy Cross, and all of the professors take the time to get to know you and are very helpful both in and out of class. Students spend a lot of time studying and it is not uncommon to hear them talking about topics that are discussed in their classes.