Author Archives: Jessica McCaughey

Blog: Luong ’19 Shares Unique Student Experience at Holy Cross

NAME Thavanvotey (Votey) Luong ’19 HOMETOWN Lowell, Mass. STUDIES English major in the Health Professions Advising Program WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I chose to spend the next four years on Mount St. James because Holy Cross will not only provide … Continue reading →

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Blog: Castillo ’19 Embraces New Academic Opportunities at Holy Cross

NAME Emily Castillo ’19 HOMETOWN Lawrence, Mass. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING English major with a concentration in Asian Studies WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “When I visited Holy Cross for Visions weekend I immediately felt a sense of closeness and community … Continue reading →

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Blog: Hoeschen ’17 Excited About One-on-One Tutorials During Study Abroad

NAME Hildie Hoeschen ’17 HOMETOWN St. Paul, Minnesota AREAS OF STUDY Sociology major with premedical concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Mansfield College, University of Oxford in Oxford, England WHY SHE CHOSE ENGLAND “I would have been thrilled to study anywhere in … Continue reading →

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Blog: Nord ’17 Plans to Complete Course Work and Internship During Yearlong Study in China

NAME Holly Nord ’17 HOMETOWN Killingworth, Connecticut AREAS OF STUDY Political science and Chinese double major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Beijing (fall) Shanghai (spring) WHY SHE CHOSE CHINA “To improve my Mandarin and become immersed in the Chinese culture. This unique … Continue reading →

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Blog: Ferguson ’17 to Explore the Culture of Ireland Through a Sociological Perspective in Year Abroad

NAME Elena Ferguson ’17 HOMETOWN: Nashville, Tennessee AREAS OF STUDY Sociology major with Africana Studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University College Cork in Ireland WHY SHE CHOSE IRELAND “I thought that it would be interesting to learn about the Irish … Continue reading →

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Blog: Vignati ’17 Hopes to Inspire Others During Yearlong Study in France

NAME Thomas Vignati ’17 HOMETOWN West Hartford, Connecticut AREAS OF STUDY English and French double major WHERE HE’S STUDYING University of Burgundy in Dijon, France WHY HE CHOSE FRANCE “For its beauty, culture and language.” WHAT HE’S MOST LOOKING FORWARD … Continue reading →

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Blog: Thompson ’17 Set to Immerse Himself in the French Language and Culture While Abroad

NAME Jonathan Thompson ’17 HOMETOWN Saratoga Springs, New York AREAS OF STUDY English and French double major with a Creative Writing concentration WHERE HE’S STUDYING University of Strasbourg in France WHY HE CHOSE FRANCE “I chose to study in France … Continue reading →

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Blog: Vozella ’17 Spends a Semester Improving Her French and Taking Religion Courses Abroad

NAME Jessica Vozella ’17 HOMETOWN Wakefield, Massachusetts AREAS OF STUDY Religious studies major with a French minor in the College Honors Program WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of Strasbourg in France WHY SHE CHOSE FRANCE “I have been studying French since … Continue reading →

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Blog: Keane ’17 to Get Crash Course in Magazine Publishing at Town&Country

NAME Caroline Keane HOMETOWN Arlington, Va. AREAS OF STUDY Political science and English double major WHERE SHE’S INTERNING Town&Country Magazine, where she will work as the Digital Media Intern alongside Holy Cross alumna, Micaela English ’08. INTERNSHIP DURATION 10 weeks … Continue reading →

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Blog: Butler ’17 Explores Her Passion for Global Health in Argentina and Costa Rica

NAME Haylie Butler ’17 HOMETOWN Rossmoor, California AREAS OF STUDY Biology and Spanish double major with a premedical concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of El Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina (fall semester) and Costa Rica through the Organization for Tropical … Continue reading →

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Blog: Dunbar Sets Out On Pilgrimage to Explore Roots of American Music

HOMETOWN Hampton, N.H. STUDIES Music and English major WHAT HE IS BLOGGING ABOUT Funded by a grant from the Summer Research Program In the Humanities, Social Sciences and Fine Arts at the College of the Holy Cross, Mike Dunbar will … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Holy Cross Is the Place to Strive Academically and Athletically, Says Evan Ocello

NAME Evan Ocello HOMETOWN Camarinollo, Calif. STUDIES Chemistry major BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Varsity baseball captain (all-time steals leader at Holy Cross), Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Holy Cross Leadership Academy, team liaison for Team Impact UP NEXT Working at Ernst & … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Holy Cross Provides Small Campus with Big Reputation, says Valedictorian Nick Cormier

NAME Nicholas Cormier HOMETOWN Feeding Hills, Mass. STUDIES Biology and sociology major, premedical concentration FENWICK SCHOLAR Cormier had an unconventional senior year. As the Fenwick Scholar, he spent the 2014-15 academic year conducting independent, interdisciplinary research which explored transplant medicine … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Liberal Arts Education Connects Science and the Social Sciences for Raven Tukes

NAME Raven Tukes HOMETOWN Morrow, Ga. STUDIES Chinese language major, education studies minor BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD), co-chair of the Study Abroad Ambassadors, co-chair of Modern Languages and Literatures Student Advisory Committee, Aptissimi Global Conference … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Unique Experiences at Holy Cross Develop Students, Says Camille Santrach

NAME Camille Santrach HOMETOWN North Oaks, Minn. STUDIES History major, Resistance, Revolution and Reaction concentration BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD), the Magis program, Women’s Spirituality, Liturgical Minister, senior Admissions interviewer. Participated in Appalachian and Kenya immersion … Continue reading →

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Blog: Students and Staff Share Holy Cross Choir Experience

ABOUT THE CHOIR Upholding tradition and musical excellence, the College Choir and Chamber Singers are the largest ensemble on campus. The Choir performs music from varied genres including classical, theater, folk, jazz and contemporary hits. At its core, the Holy … Continue reading →

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Student Profile: Marco Burgarello ’18

HOMETOWN Phoenix ACADEMICS Economics (intended major) ACTIVITIES Varsity Baseball, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) As the class valedictorian of your high school, and after being recruited by numerous athletic programs, why did you choose Holy Cross? After coming here on … Continue reading →

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Blog: Holland ’16 Hopes to Improve Her Spanish During Study Abroad Experience in Argentina

NAME Tiffany Holland ’16 HOMETOWN Austin, Texas AREAS OF STUDY Premed psychology major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Universidad del Salvador, Buenos Aires, Argentina WHY SHE CHOSE ARGENTINA “I chose to study in Argentina to improve my Spanish and learn more about … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Sweeney ’18 Captures a Jesuit Education in Pictures

NAME Maeve Sweeney  ’18 HOMETOWN Scranton, Penn. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Accounting major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS  “I’ve always been interested going to school in New England, and I was immediately attracted to the College’s beautiful campus and rigorous academics.” … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Burgarello ’18 Prepares for the Business World While Combining a Love for Social Media

NAME Marco Burgarello ’18 HOMETOWN Phoenix STUDIES HE’S CONSIDERING Economics major WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “While being recruited for baseball across the country during my senior year of high school, I was introduced to the baseball program at Holy … Continue reading →

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