Author Archives: Jessica McCaughey

Blog: Caron ’20 Eager to Share Experiences During Semester in Washington, D.C.

NAME Spencer Caron ’20 HOMETOWN Belchertown, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Philosophy major WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I chose Holy Cross because it offered everything that I was looking for. The small size, proximity to Boston, strong alumni network and dedication … Continue reading →

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Blog: Zeng ’20 Shares First-Hand Experience of Life at Holy Cross

NAME Caitlin Zeng ’20 HOMETOWN Malden, Mass. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Theatre WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I chose to apply to Holy Cross after participating in the Perspectives Program. During the program I got a sense of the tight-knit and … Continue reading →

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Blog: Mussatto ’20 Embraces New Opportunities at Holy Cross

NAME: Emma Mussatto ’20 HOMETOWN: Shelton, Conn. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDER: Economics and English WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS: “When I started looking at colleges, I knew that I wanted to go to a small liberal arts college with a strong … Continue reading →

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Blog: Pan ’20 Shares Unique Student Experience at Holy Cross

NAME Olivia Pan ’20 HOMETOWN Boston, Mass. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING English with a concentration in creative writing WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS: “I have always heard wonderful things about the English program at Holy Cross, and the College overall, so … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons to Be Excited for the Ram-Crusader Cup in New York City

The longstanding football rivalry between the Holy Cross Crusaders and the Fordham Rams will come to a head this year on Nov. 12, 2016 on the biggest stage the Ram-Crusader Cup has ever seen: Yankee Stadium. In addition to the … Continue reading →

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Blog: O’Connor ’18 Hopes to ‘Get Lost’ in Spain

NAME James O’Connor ’18 HOMETOWN Evanston, Ill. AREAS OF STUDY History and political science double major WHERE HE’S STUDYING Coruña, Spain WHY HE CHOSE SPAIN “I chose to study in Spain because I want to learn Spanish, and I want to … Continue reading →

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Blog: Moreta ’18 Embraces Rich Argentinian Culture Abroad

NAME Visaury Moreta ’18 HOMETOWN Roslindale, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Spanish major, education studies minor, Latin American and Latino studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Buenos Aires, Argentina WHY SHE CHOSE ARGENTINA “I chose to study abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina … Continue reading →

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Blog: Guarracino ’18 Studies Italian and Classics During Year in Rome

NAME Nicholas Mario Guarracino ’18 HOMETOWN Billerica, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Italian and classics double major WHERE HE’S STUDYING Rome, Italy WHY HE CHOSE ITALY “I could not miss a chance to study and live in the Eternal City. I … Continue reading →

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Blog: Dagher ’18 Eager to Participate in New Academic and Cultural Traditions of Scotland

NAME Bridgette Dagher ’18 HOMETOWN Locust Valley, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY Psychology major, deaf studies minor WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Fife, Scotland WHY SHE CHOSE SCOTLAND “I wanted a school that reminded me of all the great things about Holy Cross; academic … Continue reading →

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Blog: Christovich ’18 Explores Rich Artistic Culture of Galway

NAME Alison Christovich ’18 HOMETOWN Jacksonville Beach, Fla. AREAS OF STUDY Theatre major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Galway, Ireland WHY SHE CHOSE IRELAND “As much as I love my home on the hill, I knew that by studying abroad I would be … Continue reading →

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Blog: Students Explore Philosophy of Food in Tuscany Study Abroad Experience

WHAT A four-week immersive study program titled “Tuscany and the Philosophy of Food,” part of the College’s summer study abroad program. The highly-interactive course will provide insight into the contemporary food world. Planned activities include following the work at two … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Supports Men’s Basketball During Historic NCAA Tournament Run

Fresh off their first NCAA Tournament victory since 1953 and five consecutive wins on the road, the Holy Cross men’s basketball team was defeated by top-seeded Oregon. The Crusaders earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament after becoming the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Community Celebrates Retirement of Beloved Employee

Charlotte “Sis” Wise recently swiped her last student in for dinner at Kimball Hall, retiring after nearly 31 years with Holy Cross Dining. Sis started in Kimball in 1984 as a line server but is best-known for her position as … Continue reading →

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Blog: What’s It Like to Live in England? Chen ’17 Can’t Wait to Find Out

NAME Ellen Chen ’17 HOMETOWN Waltham, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Math major, Architectural Studies minor WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of York, UK WHY SHE CHOSE ENGLAND “I wanted to study in an English-speaking country. For someone who has never left … Continue reading →

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Blog: Rodriguez ’17 Pursues Passion for English at Holy Cross

NAME Bryan Rodriguez ’17 HOMETOWN Bethel, Conn. AREAS OF STUDY English major WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “My older brother and sister also went to Jesuit schools, so it seemed only natural for me to as well. I also enjoy … Continue reading →

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Blog: Olson ’17 Embraces Spanish Language and Culture During Study Abroad

NAME Ali Olson ’17 HOMETOWN Sioux Falls, S.D. AREAS OF STUDY Spanish major, anthropology minor, Latin American and Latino studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of Leon in Leon, Spain WHY SHE CHOSE SPAIN “I chose to study in Spain … Continue reading →

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Blog: Keane ’17 Eager to Participate in Rich Academic and Cultural Traditions of Scotland

NAME Caroline Keane ’17 HOMETOWN Arlington, Virginia AREAS OF STUDY Political science and English double major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of St. Andrews in Scotland WHY SHE CHOSE SCOTLAND “Since applying to Holy Cross two years ago, I have been … Continue reading →

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Blog: Illinois Native Vogelsperger ’19 Eager to Share East Coast College Experience

NAME Emily Vogelsperger ’19 HOMETOWN Elmhurst, Ill. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Computer science and English double major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “Small class sizes, amazing people, gorgeous campus, the list goes on and on. During my college search I looked … Continue reading →

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Blog: DiMaiolo ’19 Explores the Arts at Holy Cross

NAME Gianna DiMaiolo ’19 HOMETOWN Tolland, Conn. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Theatre major with an education minor WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “During my college search I fell in love with two colleges. Then, in the spring of my junior year … Continue reading →

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Blog: Holy Cross is ‘Everything I Hoped a College Could Offer,’ Says Senier ’19

NAME Brian P. Senier ’19 HOMETOWN Melrose, Mass. STUDIES HE’S CONSIDERING English and political science double major WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “As a prospective student coming from a small, urban, all-boys, Catholic high school just north of Boston, I … Continue reading →

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