We Are Mount Holyoke | Mount Holyoke College
Source: http://www.mtholyoke.edu/why-mount-holyoke/we-are-mount-holyoke
Archived: 2026-04-23 17:21
We Are Mount Holyoke | Mount Holyoke College
We Are Mount Holyoke
Meet our community. See yourself here.
As one student says, “It feels like a sample population of the world, like little pieces of cities around the globe have migrated onto campus.”
Our community is also surprisingly like-minded — in the best of ways. We are inquisitive, inclusive and encouraging. Reflective. Expressive. Approachable. We make change.
Meet some of us who call the Mount Holyoke community home. MoHome.
Shanthini Ragoonaden ’24
Mauritius
“I remember my first semester, I told my first-year advisor, [Assistant] Professor Marie Ozanne, ‘I want to do something that I haven't done before.’”
Meet Shanthini
Adji Diouf ’24
Arlington, VA
“I definitely feel like I’ve really built such a great community here. Besides my lab and my team, I have made so many friends from different classes and different events. I feel like my community is so large here.”
Meet Adji
Siggy Ehrlich ’26
Columbia, MD
My favorite part of the preparation process was creating labels for the small, 17-object exhibition featuring Paradis, other blind musicians and accessibility for the blind.
Meet Siggy
Sabrina Farrar ’24
Ramsey, NJ
“My politics professors were huge points of support for me and helped me determine what I wanted to do in the space policy field. Being able to present my work to people working in the industry as an underclassman was awesome.”
Meet Sabrina
Steph Maldonado
Los Angeles, California
“Residence life has been a big part of creating a home for students and showing them that this is their home away from home.”
Meet Steph
Lupe Antonio Lopez
Los Angeles, California
“I did an overnight stay with some current students. Everyone was so welcoming. That’s part of the reason I ended up applying to Mount Holyoke.”
Meet Lupe
Aimée Eubanks Davis ’95
“When I came to Mount Holyoke College, I felt at peace.”
Meet Aimée
Sami Parazin
Westwood, Massachusetts
“I really fell in love with the idea of a [women’s college that’s gender diverse] as a safe place. I really liked that there was a place where I didn’t necessarily have to compete with the male population to be heard.”
Meet Sami
Azuna Sawada
Tokyo, Japan
“I feel like I have sisters all over the place. There are strong connections at Mount Holyoke. … I was impressed with how helpful people are here.”
Meet Azuna
Tara Roberts ’91
“Mount Holyoke was the place where I was really validated as a leader and as someone who had something to contribute.”
Read Tara's story
Lucy Anderson
Andover, Minnesota
“I’m getting a good education from Mount Holyoke that’s preparing me academically for whatever I do in the future.”
Meet Lucy
Alyxander Burns ’17
Lecturer in Computer Science
"I love the environment of small liberal arts colleges and the opportunity to get to know students.”
Meet Alyx
Mei Fujimori-Henderson
Bremerton, Washington
“Mount Holyoke taught me a lot about how important it is to listen to and work with others.”
Read Mei's story
Wil Abam-DePass
Brooklyn, NY
“I chose Mount Holyoke because of the community.”
Meet Wil
Iyana Alleyne
Bridgetown, Barbados
“Mount Holyoke checked all the boxes for me.”
Meet Iyana
Sophia Smith
Marblehead, Massachusetts
“I chose Mount Holyoke because it is a liberal arts education where I don't have to sacrifice one [passion] in order to pursue the other.”
Meet Sophia
Michaela Flanders
South Berwick, Maine
“[Mount Holyoke professors] create an environment in which students want to succeed, and they are wonderful role models of who I aspire to be as a professional.”
Read Michaela's story
Chisato Kimura
Lawrence, Kansas
“[Mount Holyoke has] pushed me to demand justice for others, and they’ve shown me what true advocacy for other communities looks like.”
Read Chisato's Story
Aiesha Thomas
Bronx, New York
“Mount Holyoke truly made me feel like I was part of the community.”
Read Aeisha's story
Charu Sharma ’14
India
“Mount Holyoke really nurtures you to appreciate your uniqueness.”
Read Charu's story
Kelechi Ezeugwu
Rural Massachusetts
“There's acceptance on so many levels here.”
Meet Kelechi
Elena Frogameni
Florence, Massachusetts
“The Rhodes Scholarship feels like a continuation of my time at Mount Holyoke. I have the support of the Mount Holyoke community, a community that knew me and valued me as a scholar and a person.”
Read Elena's story
Lucas Wilson
Professor of Africana Studies and Economics
“My principal goal is to learn who it is I'm teaching and figure out what they care about, what interests them, and how I can be supportive of them to follow that passion.”
Meet Lucas
Mara Kleinberg
Brooklyn, New York
“Mount Holyoke is a really special place. I’ve been able to find true community here through Mount Holyoke jazz vocals, radio and even by working with a local theater company.”
Read Mara's story
Amy Shiying Wang
Beijing, China
“I chose Mount Holyoke because I heard about this magical place and how nice the people and professors are.”
Meet Amy
Marta Sabariego
Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Behavior
“I try to empower my students to know that if they work hard, they can achieve their goals. I try to translate my passion for what I do to them and motivate them to follow their dreams.”
Read Marta's story
Paige Osborne
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
“I had a lot of ideas but I didn’t know how to make space for them. I do here. I have become a more genuine version of myself.”
Meet Paige
Kylie Gellatly
Cornwall, CT
“Mount Holyoke offers full scholarships, and are proud to have a nontraditional student population.”
Read Kylie's story
Olivia Aguilar
Associate Professor of Environmental Studies
“Environmental and science learning communities can be very exclusive. How they can be more inclusive of groups that are traditionally marginalized?”
Meet Olivia
Alice Capson ’71
Kansas City Metro, Kansas
“I feel I’m part of the legacy of making sure ‘Mount Holyoke forever shall be’ by strengthening our alum bonds and publicizing the College.”
Read Alice's story
Shayn Keiter-Massefski
Sharon, Massachusetts
“I love how easy it has been for me to make connections and form relationships. I am grateful for those connections, both as friendships and mentorships.”
Meet Shayn
Sommer Byers
Marblehead, Massachusetts
“Everyone here inspires me to push beyond what I thought possible, question assumptions, envision a better world. My peers are formidable and inspiring.”
Meet Sommer
Allie Brown
Burlington, Vermont
“At Mount Holyoke, people really want to see you succeed, just like you want to see them succeed.”
Meet Allie
Sarah Stefana Smith
Assistant Professor of Gender Studies
“Mount Holyoke is at the forefront of rethinking a women’s college by including trans students. Historical moments are where amazing coalitions emerge.”
Meet Sarah
Tarana Bhatia ’15
Washington, D.C.
“I entered very shy but was taught to think critically and gained confidence. Every action I take is because the College shaped me.”
Read Tarana's story
Yun-Hsuan “Melody” Su
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
“I’m grateful to my professors who encouraged me and sparked my passion for robotics. I love to be in that role now, inspiring students.”
Meet Melody
Muyun (Charlotte) Wang
Yichang, China
“This is the place where I can really let my voice be heard by other people, where I can figure out my potential as a woman, and as a woman of color.”
Read Charlotte's story
Luisa Linares
Miami, Florida
“During COVID I felt very lost, like, what do I do now. There was no sense of familiarity. Going back to a CBL program helped me think back to a time where things weren’t as crazy.”
Read Luisa's story
Alexya Lee
North Chelmsford, Massachusetts
“I originally wanted to major in environmental studies but I took a geology course first.”
Read Alexya's story
Kuzivakwashe Madungwe
Harare, Zimbabwe
“Playing squash challenged me to push myself beyond what I thought I could achieve as an athlete. The whole student-athlete experience has been amazing.”
Read Kuzivakwashe's story
Anh Hoang-Lindsay ’06
Boston, Massachusetts
“My volunteering for the College is very personal. It opened up many opportunities for me.”
Read Anh's story
Benjamin Gebre-Medhin
Assistant Professor of Sociology
“Mount Holyoke is one of the places that represents most faithfully and excitingly the liberal arts ethos.”
Meet Benjamin
Skylar Hou
Beijing, China
“To me, Mount Holyoke has always been more than just a place, it’s about the people here and the memories we create together.”
Read Skylar's story
Shanze Hasan
Karachi, Pakistan
“I can confirm that the thing Mount Holyoke students look forward to most on the weekdays — after a never-ending day of classes, work and commitments — is M&Cs (milk and cookies).”
Read Shanze's story
David Hernández
Associate Professor of Latina/o Studies
“I've thoroughly enjoyed teaching these students. It's really just a tremendous experience.”
Meet David
Hannah Pozzebon
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
“Every internship I’ve ever gotten has been through the alum network. If students asked me for advice, I would say to really use that. It has worked for me 100% of the time.”
Read Hannah's story
Cory Mahlstedt
Tolland, Connecticut
“Since I started school here, I’ve befriended people from all walks of life, with various interests, talents and passions. People who hold fascinating, diverse narratives to listen to and learn from. Athletes, hippies, artists, political activists, poets, musicians and any other label you may identify as is represented here — there truly isn’t one archetype.”
Read Cory's story
Neorgia Grant
Kingston, Jamaica
“Mount Holyoke has helped me understand my self-worth. I’m becoming the student, the woman I’ve always envisioned myself to be.”
Meet Neorgia
Sara Sarmiento
Miami, Florida
“I’d been doing community service, but everything I cared about socially centered on politics. That’s when I thought I would study international relations.”
Read Sara's story
K. J. Lewis
Pleasantville, New York
“When I mentioned studying in Japan to my Japanese professor, Professor of Asian Studies Naoko Nemoto, she gave me a list of potential summer programs.”
Read K.J.'s story
Michelle Serrano (right)
Los Angeles, California
“Mount Holyoke empowers women to be fearless and gives them the tools necessary to achieve their goals in or out of the classroom. The professors are beyond phenomenal and truly care about the success of students.”
Meet our faculty
Morgan Turner
Chester, New Jersey
“For me and my 21 teammates, the changing of the seasons is also accompanied by 5-ounce solid plastic balls. Field hockey balls, to be exact.”
Read Morgan's story
David Sanford
Elizabeth T. Kennan Professor of Music
“I learn from my students all the time.”
Read David's story
Madeline Fitzgerald
Hebron, Connecticut
“There is not just one category of LGBTQ+ people here. There is, no pun intended, every color of the rainbow: Athletes, nerds, partiers and artists are all represented in our thriving community.”
Read Madeline's story
Jai Pemmaraju (left)
Iowa City, Iowa
“I’m part of Asian American Students in Action and we represent the ACE house. Being part of the AASIA has really provided me with a sense of community.”
Learn about the Cultural Centers
Marisol Fernandez
Miami, Florida
“At Mount Holyoke, we have a very philanthropic sense of thinking. We always want to find a way to give back and make things better. I think that’s not typical at other institutions. Here, the liberal arts give a deeper way of looking at things, but also a wider way. You think of the repercussions, the history, the individual.”
Meet Marisol
Donari Yahzid
Atlanta, Georgia
“I knew that if I attended Mount Holyoke, I would be so proud of the person I would become.”
Read Donari's story
Tess Tuitoek
Nairobi, Kenya
“The Shirley Chisholm Living-Learning Community and The Betty Shabazz Center are where I’ve made friends and family for life.”
Learn about our Living-Learning Communities
Virginia Guerra
Miami, Florida
“As a Cuban American from Miami, Florida, I was slightly terrified at the thought of moving to a place that had this concept of ‘negative degrees.’”
Read Virginia's story
Lexi Lobdell
Portola Valley, California
“As a first-year student, I was intimidated to suggest that I could conduct an experiment with horses. However, Professor Breen smiled at me, asked a few questions and informed me that she would talk to Professor Patel at dinner about how Tufts and Mount Holyoke could collaborate to conduct a joint project.”
Read Lexi's story
Jessie Maier
Rahway, New Jersey
“Shoutout to the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life and Jewish Student Union! As a student of faith, it’s important to find support and community during the religious holidays that I can’t celebrate with family.”
Kate Meacham (second from left)
Evansville, Indiana
“The entrepreneurship club is a great place for people to connect who are interested in changing the world by starting their own businesses.”
Read the story
Sarah Paust
Southeast Florida
“The Outing Club has shown me time and again that the only obstacle standing in my way is my own hesitation.”
Read Sarah's story
Lisa Garrity
Longmeadow, Massachusetts
“I needed a strong liberal arts academic program that would challenge me and allow me to take a wide range of courses. I needed a supportive environment with small classes that would encourage my introverted self to speak up. I needed Mount Holyoke.”
Read Lisa's story
Regina Carey
Belmont, Massachusetts
“A large part of the Mount Holyoke experience is taking advantage of all that the Pioneer Valley — the beautiful region where Mount Holyoke is situated — has to offer.”
Explore some of Regina's favorite places
Chloe Jensen
Eugene, Oregon
“Shoutout to Mount Holyoke News! Being surrounded by intelligent, eloquent students who publish great work every week has impacted me in every positive way.”
Relyn Myrthil
Miami, Florida
“Renaissance School is a remarkable opportunity. I get to show other students how amazing art is, how accessible it can be to anyone.”
What will your Mount Holyoke experience be?
Hear some of our students discuss some of their favorite aspects of the Mount Holyoke experience in these 1:1 conversations.
View Gallery
Students discuss their favorite aspects of the academic experience: small class sizes, connecting classroom learning to career goals, faculty mentorship, research opportunities and more.
Students discuss their experiences with our diverse community, from the welcome on their first day to exploring identity issues at the cultural centers to the sense of empowerment they feel being in a place where all voices are valued.
A conversation about our location, the benefits of being part of the Five College Consortium, access to on- and off-campus events, clubs and outdoor activities and the excitement of seeing snow for the first time.
Kass Lawrence ’22 discusses athletics at Mount Holyoke and being part of the student athlete community.
Quick links
Visit Mount Holyoke
Request Information
Apply
We Are Mount Holyoke
Meet our community. See yourself here.
As one student says, “It feels like a sample population of the world, like little pieces of cities around the globe have migrated onto campus.”
Our community is also surprisingly like-minded — in the best of ways. We are inquisitive, inclusive and encouraging. Reflective. Expressive. Approachable. We make change.
Meet some of us who call the Mount Holyoke community home. MoHome.
Shanthini Ragoonaden ’24
Mauritius
“I remember my first semester, I told my first-year advisor, [Assistant] Professor Marie Ozanne, ‘I want to do something that I haven't done before.’”
Meet Shanthini
Adji Diouf ’24
Arlington, VA
“I definitely feel like I’ve really built such a great community here. Besides my lab and my team, I have made so many friends from different classes and different events. I feel like my community is so large here.”
Meet Adji
Siggy Ehrlich ’26
Columbia, MD
My favorite part of the preparation process was creating labels for the small, 17-object exhibition featuring Paradis, other blind musicians and accessibility for the blind.
Meet Siggy
Sabrina Farrar ’24
Ramsey, NJ
“My politics professors were huge points of support for me and helped me determine what I wanted to do in the space policy field. Being able to present my work to people working in the industry as an underclassman was awesome.”
Meet Sabrina
Steph Maldonado
Los Angeles, California
“Residence life has been a big part of creating a home for students and showing them that this is their home away from home.”
Meet Steph
Lupe Antonio Lopez
Los Angeles, California
“I did an overnight stay with some current students. Everyone was so welcoming. That’s part of the reason I ended up applying to Mount Holyoke.”
Meet Lupe
Aimée Eubanks Davis ’95
“When I came to Mount Holyoke College, I felt at peace.”
Meet Aimée
Sami Parazin
Westwood, Massachusetts
“I really fell in love with the idea of a [women’s college that’s gender diverse] as a safe place. I really liked that there was a place where I didn’t necessarily have to compete with the male population to be heard.”
Meet Sami
Azuna Sawada
Tokyo, Japan
“I feel like I have sisters all over the place. There are strong connections at Mount Holyoke. … I was impressed with how helpful people are here.”
Meet Azuna
Tara Roberts ’91
“Mount Holyoke was the place where I was really validated as a leader and as someone who had something to contribute.”
Read Tara's story
Lucy Anderson
Andover, Minnesota
“I’m getting a good education from Mount Holyoke that’s preparing me academically for whatever I do in the future.”
Meet Lucy
Alyxander Burns ’17
Lecturer in Computer Science
"I love the environment of small liberal arts colleges and the opportunity to get to know students.”
Meet Alyx
Mei Fujimori-Henderson
Bremerton, Washington
“Mount Holyoke taught me a lot about how important it is to listen to and work with others.”
Read Mei's story
Wil Abam-DePass
Brooklyn, NY
“I chose Mount Holyoke because of the community.”
Meet Wil
Iyana Alleyne
Bridgetown, Barbados
“Mount Holyoke checked all the boxes for me.”
Meet Iyana
Sophia Smith
Marblehead, Massachusetts
“I chose Mount Holyoke because it is a liberal arts education where I don't have to sacrifice one [passion] in order to pursue the other.”
Meet Sophia
Michaela Flanders
South Berwick, Maine
“[Mount Holyoke professors] create an environment in which students want to succeed, and they are wonderful role models of who I aspire to be as a professional.”
Read Michaela's story
Chisato Kimura
Lawrence, Kansas
“[Mount Holyoke has] pushed me to demand justice for others, and they’ve shown me what true advocacy for other communities looks like.”
Read Chisato's Story
Aiesha Thomas
Bronx, New York
“Mount Holyoke truly made me feel like I was part of the community.”
Read Aeisha's story
Charu Sharma ’14
India
“Mount Holyoke really nurtures you to appreciate your uniqueness.”
Read Charu's story
Kelechi Ezeugwu
Rural Massachusetts
“There's acceptance on so many levels here.”
Meet Kelechi
Elena Frogameni
Florence, Massachusetts
“The Rhodes Scholarship feels like a continuation of my time at Mount Holyoke. I have the support of the Mount Holyoke community, a community that knew me and valued me as a scholar and a person.”
Read Elena's story
Lucas Wilson
Professor of Africana Studies and Economics
“My principal goal is to learn who it is I'm teaching and figure out what they care about, what interests them, and how I can be supportive of them to follow that passion.”
Meet Lucas
Mara Kleinberg
Brooklyn, New York
“Mount Holyoke is a really special place. I’ve been able to find true community here through Mount Holyoke jazz vocals, radio and even by working with a local theater company.”
Read Mara's story
Amy Shiying Wang
Beijing, China
“I chose Mount Holyoke because I heard about this magical place and how nice the people and professors are.”
Meet Amy
Marta Sabariego
Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Behavior
“I try to empower my students to know that if they work hard, they can achieve their goals. I try to translate my passion for what I do to them and motivate them to follow their dreams.”
Read Marta's story
Paige Osborne
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
“I had a lot of ideas but I didn’t know how to make space for them. I do here. I have become a more genuine version of myself.”
Meet Paige
Kylie Gellatly
Cornwall, CT
“Mount Holyoke offers full scholarships, and are proud to have a nontraditional student population.”
Read Kylie's story
Olivia Aguilar
Associate Professor of Environmental Studies
“Environmental and science learning communities can be very exclusive. How they can be more inclusive of groups that are traditionally marginalized?”
Meet Olivia
Alice Capson ’71
Kansas City Metro, Kansas
“I feel I’m part of the legacy of making sure ‘Mount Holyoke forever shall be’ by strengthening our alum bonds and publicizing the College.”
Read Alice's story
Shayn Keiter-Massefski
Sharon, Massachusetts
“I love how easy it has been for me to make connections and form relationships. I am grateful for those connections, both as friendships and mentorships.”
Meet Shayn
Sommer Byers
Marblehead, Massachusetts
“Everyone here inspires me to push beyond what I thought possible, question assumptions, envision a better world. My peers are formidable and inspiring.”
Meet Sommer
Allie Brown
Burlington, Vermont
“At Mount Holyoke, people really want to see you succeed, just like you want to see them succeed.”
Meet Allie
Sarah Stefana Smith
Assistant Professor of Gender Studies
“Mount Holyoke is at the forefront of rethinking a women’s college by including trans students. Historical moments are where amazing coalitions emerge.”
Meet Sarah
Tarana Bhatia ’15
Washington, D.C.
“I entered very shy but was taught to think critically and gained confidence. Every action I take is because the College shaped me.”
Read Tarana's story
Yun-Hsuan “Melody” Su
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
“I’m grateful to my professors who encouraged me and sparked my passion for robotics. I love to be in that role now, inspiring students.”
Meet Melody
Muyun (Charlotte) Wang
Yichang, China
“This is the place where I can really let my voice be heard by other people, where I can figure out my potential as a woman, and as a woman of color.”
Read Charlotte's story
Luisa Linares
Miami, Florida
“During COVID I felt very lost, like, what do I do now. There was no sense of familiarity. Going back to a CBL program helped me think back to a time where things weren’t as crazy.”
Read Luisa's story
Alexya Lee
North Chelmsford, Massachusetts
“I originally wanted to major in environmental studies but I took a geology course first.”
Read Alexya's story
Kuzivakwashe Madungwe
Harare, Zimbabwe
“Playing squash challenged me to push myself beyond what I thought I could achieve as an athlete. The whole student-athlete experience has been amazing.”
Read Kuzivakwashe's story
Anh Hoang-Lindsay ’06
Boston, Massachusetts
“My volunteering for the College is very personal. It opened up many opportunities for me.”
Read Anh's story
Benjamin Gebre-Medhin
Assistant Professor of Sociology
“Mount Holyoke is one of the places that represents most faithfully and excitingly the liberal arts ethos.”
Meet Benjamin
Skylar Hou
Beijing, China
“To me, Mount Holyoke has always been more than just a place, it’s about the people here and the memories we create together.”
Read Skylar's story
Shanze Hasan
Karachi, Pakistan
“I can confirm that the thing Mount Holyoke students look forward to most on the weekdays — after a never-ending day of classes, work and commitments — is M&Cs (milk and cookies).”
Read Shanze's story
David Hernández
Associate Professor of Latina/o Studies
“I've thoroughly enjoyed teaching these students. It's really just a tremendous experience.”
Meet David
Hannah Pozzebon
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
“Every internship I’ve ever gotten has been through the alum network. If students asked me for advice, I would say to really use that. It has worked for me 100% of the time.”
Read Hannah's story
Cory Mahlstedt
Tolland, Connecticut
“Since I started school here, I’ve befriended people from all walks of life, with various interests, talents and passions. People who hold fascinating, diverse narratives to listen to and learn from. Athletes, hippies, artists, political activists, poets, musicians and any other label you may identify as is represented here — there truly isn’t one archetype.”
Read Cory's story
Neorgia Grant
Kingston, Jamaica
“Mount Holyoke has helped me understand my self-worth. I’m becoming the student, the woman I’ve always envisioned myself to be.”
Meet Neorgia
Sara Sarmiento
Miami, Florida
“I’d been doing community service, but everything I cared about socially centered on politics. That’s when I thought I would study international relations.”
Read Sara's story
K. J. Lewis
Pleasantville, New York
“When I mentioned studying in Japan to my Japanese professor, Professor of Asian Studies Naoko Nemoto, she gave me a list of potential summer programs.”
Read K.J.'s story
Michelle Serrano (right)
Los Angeles, California
“Mount Holyoke empowers women to be fearless and gives them the tools necessary to achieve their goals in or out of the classroom. The professors are beyond phenomenal and truly care about the success of students.”
Meet our faculty
Morgan Turner
Chester, New Jersey
“For me and my 21 teammates, the changing of the seasons is also accompanied by 5-ounce solid plastic balls. Field hockey balls, to be exact.”
Read Morgan's story
David Sanford
Elizabeth T. Kennan Professor of Music
“I learn from my students all the time.”
Read David's story
Madeline Fitzgerald
Hebron, Connecticut
“There is not just one category of LGBTQ+ people here. There is, no pun intended, every color of the rainbow: Athletes, nerds, partiers and artists are all represented in our thriving community.”
Read Madeline's story
Jai Pemmaraju (left)
Iowa City, Iowa
“I’m part of Asian American Students in Action and we represent the ACE house. Being part of the AASIA has really provided me with a sense of community.”
Learn about the Cultural Centers
Marisol Fernandez
Miami, Florida
“At Mount Holyoke, we have a very philanthropic sense of thinking. We always want to find a way to give back and make things better. I think that’s not typical at other institutions. Here, the liberal arts give a deeper way of looking at things, but also a wider way. You think of the repercussions, the history, the individual.”
Meet Marisol
Donari Yahzid
Atlanta, Georgia
“I knew that if I attended Mount Holyoke, I would be so proud of the person I would become.”
Read Donari's story
Tess Tuitoek
Nairobi, Kenya
“The Shirley Chisholm Living-Learning Community and The Betty Shabazz Center are where I’ve made friends and family for life.”
Learn about our Living-Learning Communities
Virginia Guerra
Miami, Florida
“As a Cuban American from Miami, Florida, I was slightly terrified at the thought of moving to a place that had this concept of ‘negative degrees.’”
Read Virginia's story
Lexi Lobdell
Portola Valley, California
“As a first-year student, I was intimidated to suggest that I could conduct an experiment with horses. However, Professor Breen smiled at me, asked a few questions and informed me that she would talk to Professor Patel at dinner about how Tufts and Mount Holyoke could collaborate to conduct a joint project.”
Read Lexi's story
Jessie Maier
Rahway, New Jersey
“Shoutout to the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life and Jewish Student Union! As a student of faith, it’s important to find support and community during the religious holidays that I can’t celebrate with family.”
Kate Meacham (second from left)
Evansville, Indiana
“The entrepreneurship club is a great place for people to connect who are interested in changing the world by starting their own businesses.”
Read the story
Sarah Paust
Southeast Florida
“The Outing Club has shown me time and again that the only obstacle standing in my way is my own hesitation.”
Read Sarah's story
Lisa Garrity
Longmeadow, Massachusetts
“I needed a strong liberal arts academic program that would challenge me and allow me to take a wide range of courses. I needed a supportive environment with small classes that would encourage my introverted self to speak up. I needed Mount Holyoke.”
Read Lisa's story
Regina Carey
Belmont, Massachusetts
“A large part of the Mount Holyoke experience is taking advantage of all that the Pioneer Valley — the beautiful region where Mount Holyoke is situated — has to offer.”
Explore some of Regina's favorite places
Chloe Jensen
Eugene, Oregon
“Shoutout to Mount Holyoke News! Being surrounded by intelligent, eloquent students who publish great work every week has impacted me in every positive way.”
Relyn Myrthil
Miami, Florida
“Renaissance School is a remarkable opportunity. I get to show other students how amazing art is, how accessible it can be to anyone.”
What will your Mount Holyoke experience be?
Hear some of our students discuss some of their favorite aspects of the Mount Holyoke experience in these 1:1 conversations.
View Gallery
Students discuss their favorite aspects of the academic experience: small class sizes, connecting classroom learning to career goals, faculty mentorship, research opportunities and more.
Students discuss their experiences with our diverse community, from the welcome on their first day to exploring identity issues at the cultural centers to the sense of empowerment they feel being in a place where all voices are valued.
A conversation about our location, the benefits of being part of the Five College Consortium, access to on- and off-campus events, clubs and outdoor activities and the excitement of seeing snow for the first time.
Kass Lawrence ’22 discusses athletics at Mount Holyoke and being part of the student athlete community.
Quick links
Visit Mount Holyoke
Request Information
Apply