We Are Mount Holyoke

The community at
Mount Holyoke College
is remarkably diverse.

#WeAreMountHolyoke

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.”

Yet the community is also surprisingly like-minded in the best of ways: It’s inquisitive, inclusive and encouraging. It’s a hub for the reflective, the expressive and the approachable. It’s a place where thinking deeply, engaging in dialogue and driving for change are the norm.

Meet some of the students who call the community at Mount Holyoke home — or MoHome.

“My first impression of Mount Holyoke? I could see myself wanting to be like the people here.”

Donari Yahzid ’19

Atlanta, Georgia

“It’s a life-changing experience to be here. It’s liberating and empowering. I definitely wouldn’t be where I am without Mount Holyoke. I became a totally different person from when I came here—I became more confident.”

Sarah Hwang ’17

East Meadow, New York

“This love at first sight was meant to be.”

Lisa Garrity ’19

Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Adrianna Ke ’18

Wuhan, China

Celestelle Webster ’18

Pembroke Pines, Florida

“When I was narrowing my college search, I never once specifically looked for a traditionally all women’s college. I scheduled a visit at Mount Holyoke, and while on my tour, I fell in love.”

Mika McKinney ’18

Belfast, Maine

“We are surrounded by so many international students at Mount Holyoke. World affairs become so much more real when you know people from so many countries.”

Javeria Kella ’19

Karachi, Pakistan

“Our community is unique because we are so supportive of one another. We encourage each other and are delighted when another MHC student succeeds. We are bonded to one another in a way that fosters community, confidence, and personal strength.”

Cameron Vilain ’17

Maynard, Massachusetts

Linh Nguyen ’19

Hanoi, Vietnam

Tina Lugor ’17

Greensboro, North Carolina

Swexya Panta ’18 (L)

Kathmandu, Nepal

Mahima Ghale ’17 (C)

Kathmandu, Nepal

“What makes our community unique is its diversity and inclusivity. The community is very supportive and welcoming to all its members.”

Aastha Niraula ’18 (R)

Kathmandu, Nepal

“We all come from such different paths, but there’s always something to be found that we share in common.”

Liz Tucksmith ’19

Chatham, New York

“I came for accepted students weekend and I was so excited to be in a place where finally it was fun to love school.”

Kira Yates ’19

Bedford, New Hampshire

“Mohome is, in a word? Uncommon.”

Eva Snyder ’17

South Hadley, Massachusetts

Chantelle Brigham-McMillan ’18

Northfield, Massachusetts

Miranda Schmidt ’19

East Northport, New York

“I thoroughly enjoy my Mount Holyoke classes for the vibrant conversations, the very knowledgeable and helpful professors, and the sheer academic rigor that’s so fulfilling!”

Alheri Egor-Egbe ’17

Abuja, Nigeria

“Mount Holyoke has pushed me and comforted me in ways that have helped me grow into the person I’ve always wanted to become.”

Cassidy Anthony ’17

Suffield, Connecticut

“Mount Holyoke is somewhere I can be myself without feeling judged.”

Bowie Kung ’17

Hong Kong

Lorena Cacho ’18 (L)

Cary, North Carolina

Katherine Guinee ’17 (R)

Topsfield, Massachusetts

Marwa Mikati ’17

Beirut, Lebanon

“It feels like a place where anything is possible and within reach. The environment is always positive and full of energy.”

Olivia Chandler ’19

Cross River, New York

“Mount Holyoke feels like one of the safest real-world classrooms you could ever make mistakes in.”

Relyn Myrthil ’19

Miami, Florida

“The community—faculty and staff—is so willing to help others succeed.”

Judene Thomas ’17

Kingston, Jamaica

“The MHC community is small yet expansive at the same time.”

Megan Irgens ’17

Bullhead City, Arizona

Zoe Zelkowitz ’19

Scarsdale, New York

“Mount Holyoke has taught me to resist against whatever pushes me down—including those with a narrow view of what women can and can’t do.”

Sajia Darwish ’18

Kabul, Afghanistan

“I refuse to define myself as solely a scientist or an artist or a feminist. Mount Holyoke has given me a platform to explore that intersectionality.”

Misha Oraa Ali ’17

New Delhi, India + Manila, the Philippines + the Hague, the Netherlands

“One thing I learned from Mount Holyoke’s community? Listen, listen, listen. Everyone has a story.”

Kimberly Ho ’18 (L)

Walnut Creek, California

“I have learned about acceptance, understanding, and patience.”

Mira Kelly-Fair ’17 (R)

San Francisco, California

Shikha Thakali ’18

Kathmandu, Nepal

Allegra Dufresne ’18

San Jose, Costa Rica

“There was something calling me here to Mount Holyoke, and I am really glad I followed that call. Every day this is where I want to be. The people, the community, the classes—I couldn’t imagine a better place to be.”

Claire Houston ’19

Hopewell Junction, New York

“The incredible variety of students who go here synthesize a community that is passionate about learning and open discussion. I have learned more from my peers and my friends here than I could have ever predicted.”

Erin Jones ’17

Bainbridge Island, Washington

“I feel very comfortable here. I love that when I pass by strangers and smile, I receive a smile back in return.”

Stephanie Calas ’17

Bar Harbor, Maine

“At Mount Holyoke, you can be yourself and express that however you like.”

Kalyani Kannan ’17

Logan, Utah

Raziya Bryant ’18

San Diego, California

“What does our community feel like? Home.”

Ally Tessier ’17

Coventry, Rhode Island

Shay Lahon ’18 (L)

Watervliet, New York

“Mount Holyoke is a diverse community that allows me to learn about cultures and ideologies that are very different from my own.”

Shante Henderson ’18 (R)

Jamaica, New York

“I’ve never felt so comfortable with so many people. Everyone is approachable, friendly, and always eager to learn.”

Violet Gehr ’19 (L)

Brooklyn, New York

“At MHC, I’ve been surprised by the range of interests and passions. And how no matter what yours are, they are supported.”

Monika Sharma ’19 (R)

Amherst, Massachusetts

Sadikshya Bhattarai ’18

Bagmati, Nepal

Jamesa Allen ’19

Orlando, Florida

“Everyone is so incredibly focused on doing what they love, and they go to great lengths to share what they love with the Mount Holyoke community.”

Camila Mirow ’19

Miami, Florida

“It’s refreshingly surprising how the process of thinking deeply and being aware of our community is so common.”

Sofía Rivera Negron ’18

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

“I’ve never found another place with so many like-minded yet mind-bogglingly diverse and encouraging human beings.”

Cassie Peltier ’18

Williamstown, Massachusetts

“ ‘Well-behaved women seldom make history.’ ”

Chloe Verducci ’17

Park Ridge, New Jersey

India Murphy ’19

Fayetteville, North Carolina

“You feel privileged because you get to meet people from different places and hear their stories.”

Angela Hamati ’18

Amman, Jordan

“What does the community at Mount Holyoke feel like? Your biggest, loudest cheer squad. By being here, I’ve learned that everyone has their own struggles. Not better, just different.”

The community at Mount Holyoke College is remarkably diverse.

Donari Yahzid ’19

Atlanta, Georgia

Sarah Hwang ’17

East Meadow, New York

Lisa Garrity ’19

Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Adrianna Ke ’18

Wuhan, China

Celestelle Webster ’18

Pembroke Pines, Florida

Mika McKinney ’18

Belfast, Maine

Javeria Kella ’19

Karachi, Pakistan

Cameron Vilain ’17

Maynard, Massachusetts

Linh Nguyen ’19

Hanoi, Vietnam

Tina Lugor ’17

Greensboro, North Carolina

Swexya Panta ’18 (L)

Kathmandu, Nepal

Mahima Ghale ’17 (C)

Kathmandu, Nepal

Aastha Niraula ’18 (R)

Kathmandu, Nepal

Liz Tucksmith ’19

Chatham, New York

Kira Yates ’19

Bedford, New Hampshire

Eva Snyder ’17

South Hadley, Massachusetts

Chantelle Brigham-McMillan ’18

Northfield, Massachusetts

Miranda Schmidt ’19

East Northport, New York

Alheri Egor-Egbe ’17

Abuja, Nigeria

Cassidy Anthony ’17

Suffield, Connecticut

Bowie Kung ’17

Hong Kong

Lorena Cacho ’18 (L)

Cary, North Carolina

Katherine Guinee ’17 (R)

Topsfield, Massachusetts

Marwa Mikati ’17

Beirut, Lebanon

Olivia Chandler ’19

Cross River, New York

Relyn Myrthil ’19

Miami, Florida

Judene Thomas ’17

Kingston, Jamaica

Megan Irgens ’17

Bullhead City, Arizona

Zoe Zelkowitz ’19

Scarsdale, New York

Sajia Darwish ’18

Kabul, Afghanistan

Misha Oraa Ali ’17

New Delhi, India + Manila, the Philippines + the Hague, the Netherlands

Kimberly Ho ’18 (L)

Walnut Creek, California

Mira Kelly-Fair ’17 (R)

San Francisco, California

Shikha Thakali ’18

Kathmandu, Nepal

Allegra Dufresne ’18

San Jose, Costa Rica

Claire Houston ’19

Hopewell Junction, New York

Erin Jones ’17

Bainbridge Island, Washington

Stephanie Calas ’17

Bar Harbor, Maine

Kalyani Kannan ’17

Logan, Utah

Raziya Bryant ’18

The community at
Mount Holyoke College
is remarkably diverse.