College of the Holy Cross

I was a little concerned about coming to Holy Cross because I thought it seemed a bit small and insular but I have come to love the college and all that it offers. The professors are outstanding and really work hard to reach out to students and make a connection with each one. I feel like I can have access to them whenever I have an issue and they are very supportive. The workload has been intense and everyone studies a lot but I feel like I am really getting an incredible education. The school community is very supportive and there is lots to do. Sometimes it is difficult managing your time with studying and all of the great activities available. I wish I could be here without classes and just take in all of the various speakers and events that come to campus.

3rd Year Male -- Class 2008

Education Quality: A+, Social Life: B+

The liberal arts background has been very beneficial as I have moved into a management role where writing proposals, conducting interviews, making sales presentations all require a broad educational background and excellent writing and communications skills. It also prepared me well for coursework at a top ten MBA program where I was able to excel in the coursework because of the training I received while at Holy Cross. The coursework was no more challenging and in somce cases easier than what I did at HC.

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000

Holy Cross is a very small school and consequently each student gets a lot of attention. You are not treated as a number. Classes are small and some classes are only a few students. There are no TAs. You really get to know the professor and there is lots of opportunity for dialgue with professors. Because it is so small, you really get to know people well and form strong relationships. It is difficult to be lost in this tight knit community. There is a lot of career driven kids who are very focused on academics but also polite and respectful for the most part. The students have a lot of pride in the school and there is a lot of school spirit especially with respect to the men's basketball team. Some of my best memories are at exciting games at the Hart Center and NCAA appearances. I still attend many games as an alumnus and follow the teams like a maniac. Holy Cross is unusual in that there student athletes are academically representative of the school. The top football quarteback from the 90s is now a surgeon. A football halfback who was in my class is now an actuary. The top basketball player my year is now a VP of a major Boston realtor.

1st Year Male -- Class 1980

Education Quality: A+, Surrounding City: B