<p>I am a Mt. Holyoke first-year student here, available to answer any of your questions (honestly), so if you have any-- feel free to ask!</p>
<p>I love Mount Holyoke so far. It's a lot of work, but it's worthwhile work. There is always something to do on campus; however, I do go out to Northampton and Amherst pretty frequently, to watch movies, hang out, just do stuff. There was a full two weeks during which I didn't leave campus and it was fine, because it's very easy to have fun when you're just among your friends. We go to each other's dorms, hang out; it's an environment conducive to both studying and social interaction. </p>
<p>Some of my best friends are vegetarian, and they are very well-catered to. I find that there are a lot more options for the vegetarian students sometimes than there are for the meat-eaters (says I, but who am I to judge?). I love the food and I'm a meat-eater, a very picky meat-eater, and they do cater to different needs. There are always vegan and vegetarian options. </p>
<p>I applied to mostly safe schools and then Smith and Mt. Holyoke. I chose Mt. Holyoke over Smith, because Mt. Holyoke catered more towards my needs. They had a very strong IR major, and Smith's IR program is strictly a minor. Also, the campus, the people, the food, the dorms-- just worked better for me. It's amazing at Mount Holyoke! I love how when I visited, the professors let us actively participate in class discussion, and how engaging the professors were. Another thing I love is the advising and the accessbility of my current professors. </p>
<p>You either fit in at one place or at the other, but I don't think any one person can claim that both places are her niche.</p>
<p>I love the dorms! All of the dorms are very comfortable. I absolutely love my dorm (I won't say where I live here, but feel free to PM me to ask). I wouldn't give it up for much, and all of my peers have the same opinion. It's very comfortable-- a bit too comfortable, I think, because we often have people from other dorms using our resources! :P</p>
<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I'm considering applying to Mount Holyoke as part of my university's exchange program. (I'm from the UK)
Would you happen to know any exchange students, and how they're finding MHC?
What's worrying me slightly is that I'm an international student, is it hard to make friends with people from other cultures/races?
Oh, and how much work do people get for English Literature, would you happen to know? Sorry for all the questions, it's really nice of you to offer to answer them though! :D</p>
<p>I do know exchange students! I know a few, actually. They all want to permanently transfer, if that tells you anything. </p>
<p>It is definitely not hard to make friends of other races/cultures. Mt. Holyoke is one of the most mixed liberal arts colleges in the country, so racial harmony is all that goes on on this campus. Race and culture is not really something we have to advertise, because we're so diverse, that we don't find it necessary. However, there are racial, cultural, and international student groups! </p>
<p>A few friends are mine are english lit. majors and they get a lot of work, but they can handle it! :)</p>
<p>Double majoring seems to be a fad here; pretty much everyone and their roommate wants to double major. It's really easy to do here, but I'm sure you can figure out a why to pursue your interests without overdoing it. :)</p>
<p>the dorm situation really depends on which dorm you are in. The Newer dorms have decent sized rooms but are far from the academic buildings on campus. The older dorm have dorm rooms that greatly vary in size. The room I have now is a converted double. It is VERY small. There is one window and we don't get tht much light. Most first year dorms ( in the older buildings) also have one closet and then a big amoir. The furniture is very big and bulky ( all wooden) so it takes up a LOT of space.</p>
<p>at MHC you must either double major, major and minor in an area, complete a 5 college certificate course, or complete an interdisciplinary major.</p>
<p>You could <em>technically</em> do it, but your degree wouldn't show it. You can either double major or major and minor, but you can't actually do both.</p>
<p>what do you think of the all girls thing? is it easy to meet guys?</p>
<p>I'm applying to Wellesley ED, but I hadn't even considered all-girls schools till this summer and then I didn't have time to look at most of them. If I don't get into Wellesley, maybe I'll throw in an app to Mt. Holyoke? Will I not get into cause I didn't visit?</p>
<p>hey!
I'm an Int'l studnet applying to MH , RD. What are my chances of getting in if I have a 3.6 GPA according to O and A level Exams, but only a 2.7 according to my high school grades ( In Pakistan, no one studies for school exams, Cambridge O level A level/ Intermediete Exams are all that matters). Im not an over achievr as far as extra curriculars are concerned. Ive got an internship at Price Water House Coopers, a 1240 (math plus verbal) on my SAT (ive taken it again in Dec and Im expecting atleast a 1300), a 107 on the Ibt Toefl and mediocre SAT 2 scores (Chem, Math Ic and Math IIc).</p>
<p>A levels in MHC are highly counted as it stipulates in its website. I'm also A-level student. What are your grades, please post them.</p>
<p>I am considering applying to Mount Holyoke and Smith College, but I am a little nervous that there will be an overwhelming amount of homosexuality on these campuses. I am comfortable with homosexuals, but do not want to be in the minority. I'm straight and I want to have fun during college. Can you give me your view on all this?</p>
<p>You will not be in the minority at Mount Holyoke. Most MHC students are straight. Yes, LGBTQ students are more "visible" here, but they don't rule the campus. The campus is extremely heterosexual. Smith is much more homosexual, but I think that if you're a homophobe, you should seek therapy before considering any college. The real world is not entirely straight, and it's good for you to deal with your problems now. You can have fun during college. I'm straight. I have fun. Amherst is just down the road. UMass is as well. Hampshire is pretty close, but I'm not sure how appealing those guys will be to you... </p>
<p>However, I suggest you discard your MHC and Smith applications if you're homophobic. I barely ever see two girls making out or holding hands, but when I do, I'm okay with it. Why? Because I realize that it's not a problem. </p>
<p>My question is: how do you expect to "have fun" (with the opposite gender, I assume) on two single-sex campuses? If you want to "have fun" at either, just leave the school and go to one of the other campuses nearby! </p>
<p>Again, I'm straight... just a little frustrated.</p>
<p>Thanks. No, I'm not homophobic at all. I admire people who are honest with themselves. And, I appreciate you taking the time to answer. You've put me at ease.</p>
<p>Why are you frustrated?</p>
<p>You should really consider visiting the campus for a tour! They take you to the library, and you see all types of people. Visit on a Wednesday; you get the most accurate perception of who makes up the student body if you do.</p>
<p>I was frustrated because you said you'd feel uncomfortable being in the 'minority'. Heterosexual is not at all a minority... and I'm just wondering if you know how it feels to be a member of an actual ethnic minority. I mean: if you think being a heterosexual student among homosexuals is hard, what do you think it's like for ALANA students at a very white school?</p>
<p>Could you, mtholyoke 2010, give the url from where I can download all financial forms required of international students for admission. I've heard Foreign Student Certification of Finances is madatory to be filed to office of finances, could you mind giving the url of the dowloadable form in pdf.</p>
<p>actually you don't need it rigor_col , don't worry
but the form is needed in many other college
so search it via google, you'll find the pdf somewhere
or try collegeboard.com</p>
<p>thanks cherrysq!</p>
<p>are ya int'l student? what forms did you filed to office of finances?</p>
<p>i'm v worried that i had sent the isfaa in the same envelope where i sent application packet and dispacted to office of admission,, what do you think it's gone or they will forward it to office of finances</p>