Mount Holyoke College Top Questions

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While they absolutely exists, there are so many more types of women here. All of the arts are never really look at, but the art scene here is really incredible.

To some extent, this stereotype is true. But Mohos also know how to have fun!

As is generally the case with stereotypes, they are based in truth. But as is also usually the case, they are not entirely accurate. While you can often find parties on campus, and you can certainly find your fair share of butch lesbians, we are a lot more complex than any stereotypes make us to be.

no

there are a few whack job feminists, but most of us arent here waiting to be swept off our feet and kept in the lap of luxury. we're here so we can do that for ourselves

some people are lesbians/feminist/liberals but we have a very diverse student body which creates a community for all kinds of people

somewhat

Not at all. Most students on campus probably identify as heterosexual however identifying as anything else is completely accepted on campus therefore loving (in a sexual or non-sexual way) women is often made fun of by ourselves. We are not all rich and snobby. In fact Mt. Holyoke actually has a wonderful reputation for giving many need-based scholarships out to students of color and diverse specialties (i.e. which clubs you were in in high school or did you do anything special outside of school). Women here take pride in their academic abilities because we know how hard it can be in the "real world" to show off those abilities. That does not however, make us snobby. We love everyone who visits our campus, whether visiting from a high school or another college. Though some men feel they have gotten strange looks while on campus, it's mostly because people are curious how they came to be here. (Are they someone's boyfriend, are they taking a class, going to a party). It's reasonable to assume that if you're a man you'll get looks simply because this college is not co-ed therefore male students are a bit rare on campus. Most don't mean any harm, though, it's just usually innocent curiosity. We do NOT drink and party all the time. In fact this is a pretty "dry" campus compared to many other liberal arts and universities. Most of the time it's pretty quiet in the dorms and we have rules on campus to prevent students from just drinking ANYWHERE on campus. If there are big party events there's almost always a "sober" event option either happening at a specific location or in the dorm living room areas. Most of the time the smaller parties happen in specific dorm rooms and we still have to abide by the dorm hall's agreed upon time for quiet hours. Also we have specific floors in some dorms that are "24-hour" quiet hours. Although many women feel deprived of men sometimes when they first arrive on campus, this deprivation soon fades away when women realize how much of their time is used working, doing homework, and spending time with friends. While there's always a few women on campus that go out to hook up with the five college boys on the weekends, that's mostly a small group of people (usually first years). Most women I know enjoy their single life and know how to limit the meeting of men to just dances and it's unlikely they take them back to their room for a random hook-up.

Umm there is a really high percentage of gay students, and the lack of men does make some people a little desperate. And we are definitely pretty smart.

often

Yes

No. Mount Holyoke students are more serious and dedicated to work than any I've seen. We might know how to have a good party, but we also know how to have good grades. Also, the majority of students are not lesbians, but are rather not going to base who they date on the gender of that person.

To a certain point-yes. Mount Holyoke's diversity is easily one of its biggest assets. If you are not prepared to be surrounded by languages, faces and habits that may be entirely different from your own, then this is not the place for you. Mount Holyoke women have a huge respect for differences in culture and race and this respect generates a community full of different voices and opnions. I absolutely love it. Secondly, Mount Holyoke does have a reputation for being very gay. I think people make this assumption without even attending or seeing the school. Therefore, one can't really assume such a thing. Yes, there are women and friends of mine who are gay. Yes, this school is very accepting of different sexualities, but I feel like that is how any prestigious school should regard its community--with pride and respect. Thirdly, many students here are used to achieving at high levels. It is easy to feel outshined, especially in your first year. But dont let this get in the way of enjoying your studies! You'll come to realize that all the stress and paranoia should be left back in high school. At Mount Holyoke, do your best, try sometihng new and talk to people about what you love. You'll find yourself in a great place academically.

While there may be people fitting the stereotype within the school, people fitting this stereotype exist everywhere. Mount Holyoke has a wide spectrum of different sorts of people in it and only when you come here do you see that there is no stereotype for this school. It's much too different.

Yes they are. We do love doing that all the time always.

I dont ride horses. I go here and so do lots of my friends. Stereotypes are never true

yes we are. we have the attitude because we work for it.

Not at all

Everyone here is actually a big bum; procrastinate all the time and nothing more. Get rid of facebook for us!