Mount Holyoke College Top Questions

This school is open and accepting of students of all backgrounds. LGBTQIA students also have a safe environment to be themselves.

I start by talking about my friends, who come from all over the world and leap enthusiastically to talk about anything from quantum mechanics to the oppression of sexual and gender minorities. Then I talk about my professors, who dress up for Halloween, bring candy to every exam, have students over for dinner and offer a room to students in need. Then, I talk about John, the war veteran who works at one of the dining halls, greets me with a smile, knows me name, and sings to me when I walk in. Finally, I talk about the beautiful campus.

It's like a sleepover every night! I feel a great sense of community and nurturing at Mount Holyoke. I've met a lot of great people and I encourage people to look past the "all women" label.

The aspect I cherish most about my school is the incredible sense of community. Everyone here, the faculty, staff and students tend to be very friendly, engaging and supportive. It's very diverse; you are always surrounded by different perspectives. Also, even though we all tend to be academically dedicated and driven with many big dreams for our future, it's not a cut-throat competitive school. Mount Holyoke offers the perfect, safe, nurturing environment to really explore the different options of your future and develop yourself into a strong, dynamic, woman who can make the world a better place.

I tell them that it is one of the seven sisters, the female equivalent to the once all-male ivy league. I also tell them that it has a gorgeous campus and the food and housing is spectacular (I'm not lying).

professors

The surroundings and the academic quality.

The location of the school in a valley that has beautiful landscapes, two hip towns/cities, cultural events, and 4 other schools.

How pretty the campus is, what I do with my friends, interesting things I've learned in class.

The unique environment, sense of community, close friendships I've made.