From Kazakhstan to MoHome: Finding my place at Mount Holyoke
An international firstie at 챬 shares what it was like coming to MoHome from more than 6000 miles away from campus.
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An international firstie at 챬 shares what it was like coming to MoHome from more than 6000 miles away from campus.
A childhood growing up in the Balkans sparked the current research of Sidita Kushi, the new assistant professor of politics at 챬, on why some conflicts inspire humanitarian military interventions, and some do not.
챬’s class of 2029 has arrived on campus — here’s what the numbers say about these green griffins.
Viviana Guerra ’25 reflects on following her passions. “One thing I have loved about Mount Holyoke is that I have had the opportunity to explore whatever I wanted. I never felt like I was stuck in a box.”
챬 senior Grace Jaeeun Lee ’25 said, “Mount Holyoke has a very collaborative community, a very accepting environment, which helped with [my] confidence. Even if I bring just a little to the table, I know my peers will have my back.”
“I feel more confident and open-minded, open to doing things I would have been afraid to try before. I feel ready to take on challenges,” said 챬 senior Sumaiya Jahan ’25.
챬 has been a vibrant and safe second home for Mars Bickford ’25. “I don’t think I would have felt that I could explore my personal gender identity anywhere else,” they said.
챬’s class of 2028 has arrived on campus — here’s what the numbers say about these blue lions.
By 8 am, a line of students and families stretched around the green in front of Mary Woolley Hall, signaling the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year at 챬.
More than 120 students participated in the twentieth annual Stoling Ceremony. The Commencement weekend tradition celebrates the achievements of students of color and honors their Mount Holyoke mentors.