<p>Not often. You have Northampton and Amherst in the area and that is really all you will need while you’re at school. It’s not that I hate South Hadley, it’s just that I hate how there is nothing in South Hadley. I would not go to Amherst or Smith if you PAID me. Being isolated really is a good thing sometimes. We have no pharmacy or CVS in the general area, though, so you will find yourself making many trips to the drugstore in Amherst or NoHo. </p>
<p>The reason I chose MHC is because I’m at school to study, not to go out and do stuff. If I want something, I can go off campus when I’m taking a class or on a weekend to pick something up in town. Also, many Mt Holyoke College students spend their Friday and Saturday nights at Amherst parties. You get around the isolation and you will get used to ir fairly quickly. Trips to NYC and Boston = costly/not worth it if you don’t live in one of those cities. Even if you do live in one of these cities, you will find that visiting the is only worthwhile when you actually have a break (as I have found). </p>
<p>I see you are from a city, too! You will get used to the difference and at times entirely forget that you are in the middle of nowhere. </p>
<p>I’m a cynic and I always look at the negative things, but South Hadley is <em>beautiful</em>, the campus is breathtaking, and the administration is just fine. You will love it. </p>
<p>Again, if you have any other questions, I will be happy to answer them!</p>