First-years

First-years adjust to college life

From different food to new cultural experiences to meeting new people, there are multiple aspects of adjusting to college life that can be difficult for first-year students. A new physical location, combined with an increase in social activity since the COVID-19 outbreak, has left some students feeling overwhelmed.

Students host virtual open mic night in an attempt to involve first-years

Everyone has had a memorable “first” at least once in their life. Perhaps it was your first step, your first kiss or your first year at Mount Holyoke. A memorable “first” was the theme for the open mic night held by the Office of Student involvement on Feb. 24, 2021.

Wait ­­­­— so what happens when Baby gets here in the fall? New students reflect on their first experiences of MHC traditions

Wait ­­­­— so what happens when Baby gets here in the fall? New students reflect on their first experiences of MHC traditions

Traditions like Convocation are a defining aspect of the Mount Holyoke experience. They also mark the beginning of a journey at the College for many students, including first-years. For prospective students, Mount Holyoke’s traditions are often a deciding factor for choosing the College.