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.
“The athletics department has greatly shaped my college experience by pushing me to achieve my best every day.”
“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.”
“Mount Holyoke taught me to change. If you change nothing, nothing will change.”
“Mount Holyoke has been a warm and welcoming environment for me since day one. I’m constantly surrounded by peers and professors who embrace my mistakes and empower me to be the person I want to become.”
“The ACE house and its orgs have given me a chance to explore my Asian identity with my peers, which is something I’ve never had before.”
“Everyone here is working toward something they are passionate about. Students are engaged, critical thinkers who are not afraid to express themselves and their beliefs.”
“Mount Holyoke Koinonia Fellowship has been an integral part of making MHC truly feel like ‘MoHome.’ I have never before been a part of a group that made me feel so immediately welcomed, loved, and valued and that nurtured the growth of my faith so richly. ”
“Every student has a reason to be here: To demolish expectations, to make social change, to be the first of their family to go to college, to name only a few.”
“Mount Holyoke is full of powerful, smart, warm people.”
“I came for accepted students weekend and I was so excited to be in a place where finally it was fun to love school.”
“The Jeannette Marks House has helped me meet awesome people.”
“I think being a part of the Betty really taught me what it means to be a black woman and really come into my blackness because coming from a predominately white school or high school didn’t really give me any opportunities to explore my black excellence.”
“The Mount Holyoke outing club has been a great way to experience the community.”
“There is no where else that focuses on women and welcomes trans and gender-non-conforming students that also has the same level of diversity — in all meanings of the word — and produces strong, independent, passionate and competent world citizens.”
“What makes our community unique is its diversity and inclusivity. The community is very supportive and welcoming to all its members.”
MoHome is, in a word? “Everything. It's where I truly found myself and my passions, it's where I've made my best friends.”
“The moment I stepped on campus, I felt like I was home, and I've felt that way ever since.”
“Mount Holyoke has allowed me to learn alongside some of the most brilliant people from around the world.”
“One thing I learned from Mount Holyoke’s community? Listen, listen, listen. Everyone has a story.”
“I have learned about acceptance, understanding, and patience.”
“What does our community feel like? Home.”
“I’ve never felt so comfortable with so many people. Everyone is approachable, friendly, and always eager to learn.”
“At MHC, I’ve been surprised by the range of interests and passions. And how no matter what yours are, they are supported.”
“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.”
“I’ve never found another place with so many like-minded yet mind-bogglingly diverse and encouraging human beings.”
“You feel privileged because you get to meet people from different places and hear their stories.”
“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.”