Author Archives: Meghan Schatz

Blog: Rodriguez ’23 Looking Forward to Stepping Out of Her Comfort Zone at Holy Cross

Name: Dariana Rodriguez ’23 Hometown: Boynton Beach, Florida Interested in studying: Anthropology, business, ethics, and society, and economics Activities: Women’s Rowing Team, The Agency, Women in Business Why did you choose Holy Cross? “I wanted to spend the next four years of my life in a competitive, … Continue reading →

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Blog: Maclean ’23 Excited to Take Advantage of Everything Holy Cross Offers

Name: Hadley Maclean ’23 Hometown: Lake Orion, Michigan Interested in studying: Computer science, English and film studies Activities: Ultimate Frisbee, Creative Writing club, Purple Key Society Why did you choose Holy Cross? “I chose Holy Cross because of the awesome community. I’ve never seen a more … Continue reading →

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Blog: Gutt ’23 Excited to Get Involved on Campus During First Year at Holy Cross

Name: Hunter Gutt ’23 Hometown: Petoskey, Michigan Interested in studying: Architectural studies, biology and environmental studies Activities: The Spire Why did you choose Holy Cross? “I chose Holy Cross for its small student-to-teacher ratio, incredibly supportive alumni network and approach to a well-rounded education.” What are you most … Continue reading →

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Blog: Gomez ’23 Looking Forward to Study Abroad Opportunities at Holy Cross

Name: Jasmine Gomez ’23 Hometown: The Bronx, New York Interested in studying: Education, psychology and visual arts Activities: PRIDE, College Choir, Latin American Student Organization (LASO), Kxplosion Kpop Dance Team Why did you choose Holy Cross? “I wasn’t sold on Holy Cross until I went to … Continue reading →

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Blog: Britocastro ’23 Eager to Explore Worcester During First Year on The Hill

Name: Angel Britocastro ’23 Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Interested in studying: Mathematics and computer science Activities: Residence Hall House Council in Clark Hall Why did you choose Holy Cross? “I chose Holy Cross over other schools because of its welcoming culture. Once you visit, something … Continue reading →

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Meet the Study Abroad Bloggers for the 2019-2020 Academic Year

In 2018, College of the Holy Cross ranked  No. 2 among baccalaureate colleges in the United States for long-term study abroad participation by the Institute of International Education. It’s not the first time the College has been on the list; … Continue reading →

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Blog: Shorter ’21 Excited to Immerse Herself in Culture, Community During Year Abroad in Peru

Name: Sarah Shorter ‘21 Hometown: Lexington, Massachusetts Areas of study: Anthropology major with a concentration in Latin America, Latinx, and Caribbean studies Studying abroad at: Pontificia Universidad Catòlica del Perú in Lima, Peru Duration: Full academic year Why Peru? “I knew that … Continue reading →

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Blog: Li ’21 Excited to Explore Ancient World During Semester Abroad in Rome

Name: Hui Li ’21 Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts Areas of study: Classics and psychology double major Studying abroad at: Temple University in Rome, Italy Duration: Fall 2019 Why Italy? “I’ve been fascinated by the ancient Mediterranean since I took my first … Continue reading →

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Blog: McDonald ’21 Eager to Immerse Himself in “New World” During Year Abroad in France

Name: Jacob McDonald ‘21 Hometown: Paxton, Massachusetts Areas of study: Computer science and French double major Studying abroad at: Université de Bourgogne in Dijon, France Duration: Full academic year Why France? “Having studied French language and culture for nearly eight years, I felt as … Continue reading →

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Blog: Manning ’21 Eager to Explore History, Culture During Semester Abroad in Cameroon

Name: Grace Manning ‘21 Hometown: Enniskerry, Ireland Areas of study: English and French double major with a concentration in peace and conflict studies Studying abroad at: L’Université Catholique d’Afrique Centrale in Yaoundé, Cameroon Duration: Fall 2019 Why Cameroon? “My Montserrat class introduced me to the … Continue reading →

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Blog: McLaughlin ’21 Hopes to Broaden Perspective During Year Abroad in Spain

Name: Kate McLaughlin ‘21 Hometown: Pelham, New York Areas of study: History and Spanish double major Studying abroad at: Universidade da Coruña in A Coruña, Spain Duration: Full academic year Why Spain? “Ever since I started studying Spanish in middle school, I have been … Continue reading →

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Blog: Kennelly ’21 Aims to Become Fluent in Arabic During Year Abroad in Jordan

Name: Matthew Kennelly ‘21 Hometown: Garden City, New York Areas of study: International studies major Studying abroad at: The University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan Duration: Full academic year Why Jordan? “I’ve always felt that learning and achieving fluency in Arabic is a … Continue reading →

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Blog: First-Year Student Nurtures Passion for French Culture on Maymester to Paris

Name: Lucy Rizzo ’22 Hometown: Bronxville, New York Areas of study: Political science and visual art studio double major Maymester program: “Arts and Architecture” in Paris, France. Students in this program explore the arts and architecture of Paris to trace the history of … Continue reading →

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Blog: First-Year Student Explores Love of Art and History on Maymester to Rome

Name: Carolyn Dunderdale ’22 Hometown: Marshfield, Massachusetts Potential areas of study: Biology and the Health Professions Advising Program Maymester program: “Rome in History and Imagination” in Rome, Italy. Students in this program will explore ancient Roman history, art and archaeology to gain a … Continue reading →

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Blog: McLellan ’20 Excited to (Literally) Dive Into Research in the Turks and Caicos Islands

NAME Rachel McLellan ’20 HOMETOWN Cape Cod, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Biology major, in the Health Professions Advising Program WHERE SHE’S STUDYING The School for Field Studies Center for Marine Research Studies in the Turks and Caicos Islands DURATION Spring 2019 WHY … Continue reading →

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Blog: Murray ’20 Eager to Explore Irish Culture and History During Semester Abroad

NAME Katherine Murray ’20 HOMETOWN Wellesley, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Economics major, American Sign Language and Deaf Studies minor WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland DURATION Spring 2019 WHY SHE CHOSE IRELAND “I chose to study in Dublin because I … Continue reading →

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Blog: Hastie ’22 Looking Forward to Making Lifelong Friends at the College

NAME Olivia Hastie ’22 HOMETOWN Holliston, Mass. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Political Science and Theatre double major ACTIVITIES Theatre production of “Little Women,” Pax Christi, Delilahs all-female a cappella group, liturgical ministry, Chapel Choir, Feminist Forum WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “The majority of my family … Continue reading →

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Blog: Greenho ’22 Hopes to Inspire Others During First Year on Campus

NAME AnnaGrace Greenho ’22 HOMETOWN Charleston, S.C. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Psychology major, Neuroscience minor ACTIVITIES Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD) WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I enjoy the small, close-knit learning community and appreciate the ability to form unique and individual connections with your … Continue reading →

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Blog: Taveras ’22 Looking Forward to Learning New Things During First Year

NAME Ramsés Taveras ’22 HOMETOWN Providence, R.I. STUDIES HE’S CONSIDERING Accounting major ACTIVITIES Latin American Student Organization (LASO), Creative Writing club, Latinidad Identidad, Holy Cross Sales Group WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “One of the deciding factors when deciding if I wanted to attend Holy … Continue reading →

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Blog: Ruppert ’22 Excited to Take on Second Year on The Hill

NAME Aidan Ruppert ’22 HOMETOWN Rochester, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY Psychology major ACTIVITIES  WCHC Sports 88.1, Counseling Outreach Peer Educators (COPE), Admissions Outreach E-Board, Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD) WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I knew I wanted to attend a smaller college, … Continue reading →

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