Questions about Mt. Holyoke from a prospective student.

arduouspallor
Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:05:08 +0000

Hello! I’m a junior who can’t visit Mt. Holyoke before I apply, so I need to learn about it by any means possible. If anyone could answer these questions, I would be very grateful.

I heard Mt. Holyoke is intolerant against conservative people. Is there any truth in this? I consider myself a liberal, but I really can’t stand people who, for example, “attack” people who think abortion is wrong. Debate and standing up for your views is wonderful, not considering the other side while calling them closed-minded is hypocrisy.
I’ve heard very little about what happens to Mt. Holyoke grads. Can anyone elaborate? Grad school, internships, jobs, etc.? Thank you!
Test scores are optional, but if I don’t send them, will I REALLY get the same chance as someone who submits good SAT scores?
How long can I study abroad? Will Mt. Holyoke help me with things like plane fare and living expenses?
Does South Hadley have good, diverse restaurants, places to buy cheap quality clothes, nice parks, etc.?
The best thing about the dorms is _______. The worst is _________.
I love Mt. Holyoke because _, but hate .
The Five Colleges a) make it seem like I’m in a university where everyone loves each other or b) is just a place to take classes and a Mt. Holyoke student wouldn’t really befriend a UMass student.
Wireless internet? Best cell phone provider?
The best thing about a women’s college is _____________.


Thank you so much for any input!