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Civility: The Etiquette of Holy Cross
19 Nov 14:44 by Admissions
The summer before I entered Holy Cross, my Class Dean suggested all future Crusaders read Civility by Stephen Carter. My parents bought it for me at the bookstore during Gateways and it sat on my shelf all summer. Two days before I moved into Mulledy Hall I reluctantly read it and, (to my surprise) loved [...]
How do I Know if Admissions has Received all of my Application Materials?
16 Nov 13:29 by Admissions
You’ve filled out the Common Application and submitted it online, double and triple checking to make sure that you’ve attached your essay upload. You’ve filled out the paper work at your guidance office requesting that they send along your transcript and recommendation letters to Holy Cross (in Massachusetts, not Indiana). You’re positive that everything has [...]
What Can I do with a Liberal Arts Degree?
13 Nov 15:30 by Admissions
With the economy the way it is right now, you might be concerned about your future. Even though you’re just starting the process of applying to college, you can’t help but think, “Where will I be in four years?” or “What will I be able to do with a liberal arts degree?” As an undergraduate [...]
Do Non-Catholics Feel Comfortable at Holy Cross?
10 Nov 10:01 by Admissions
Just last Friday, I attended Shabbat dinner here on campus alongside five Holy Cross faculty members, and seven Holy Cross students. Rabbi Norman Cohen ’72 , led the service, and two students prepared a traditional Jewish meal, including a fantastic matzah ball soup, and a beautiful loaf of Challah. It was a wonderful night of reflecting [...]
10 Nov 04:53 by cmcurr11
Here’s a little bit of a back story: At the beginning of term, I bought a small bag for my ballroom stuff (yes, it consumes my life, both in America and England). The front displays the following quote from Erasmus: When I get a little money, I buy books, and, if any is left over, [...]
09 Nov 08:07 by cmcurr11
I can’t believe it, but I’ve been in classes for five weeks now. Within these past weeks, I’ve made best friends with the porters at the Radcliffe Camera (one of them knows me so that he no longer asks to check my bag for any prohibited items), my papers have been ripped to shreds, and [...]
Holy Cross NROTC Unit at the Veterans Memorial 5k
08 Nov 14:24 by nmarkant
24 midshipmen and Marines from the College of the Holy Cross Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) participated in and helped out at the 5th Annual Veterans Memorial 5k and Fun Run. The students have been helping out at the race since its inception in 2004. In addition to the runners, Midshipmen acted as road [...]
Fr. Arrupe Statue Dedicated in Smith Labs Courtyard
07 Nov 17:25 by nmarkant
The bronze statue of Fr. Pedro Arrupe, Superior General of the Society of Jesus, was dedicated before alumni and friends. The sculptor was Brian Hanlon, who also created the Bob Cousy sculpture in front of the Hart Center. A quote from a now famous speech Fr. Arrupe delivered to alumni of Jesuit schools in Europe in [...]
06 Nov 15:10 by Admissions
You’ve filled in all the empty spaces; you’ve identified siblings, parents, CEEB code, guidance counselor fax number and now you’re hovering above the “SUBMIT” button. You’ve checked it two, three, four different times but you still get the sense that it’s not quite ready. Like a cake without frosting, your Common Application is [...]
Systems Maintenance: Saturday November 7th
06 Nov 09:50 by jnoonan
Faculty, Staff, and Students, On Saturday, November 7th Information Technology Services staff will be performing required system updates. From 5:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. all systems that require the use of your network username and password will be unavailable while the authentication server is restarted. From 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. the following systems [...]
‘You Can Afford Holy Cross. We Did!’
05 Nov 13:29 by nmarkant
Holy Cross’ strong commitment to financial aid is the focus of a new informational video posted on the Financial Aid Web site. Lynne Myers, director of Financial Aid, articulates four key points prospective students should know: admissions to Holy Cross is need-blind; Holy Cross meets 100 percent of a student’s demonstrated need; a Holy Cross [...]
The Save Button is Your Friend
04 Nov 23:32 by blramo12
It’s been a long time since my last update, although I have been thinking of you, dear Readers. I almost wrote an entry about this year’s apple picking trip, as well as our second adventure at making apple crisp (alas, we missed a crucial ingredient and were thwarted again—we made apple turnovers instead). I almost [...]
04 Nov 21:08 by mebrow12
Salvete, all! It’s been a good day. I took a Sociology exam this morning, went to Greek, and then passed out for three hours. I was so out of it that at one point, about an hour into my nap, I shot out of bed in a frenzy thinking that I had missed my Latin class [...]
Early Decision Versus Regular Decision
03 Nov 12:22 by admin
During my travels last week I received a number of questions about Early Decision…who should apply, what is the process, are there benefits to applying ED? If you have had similar questions, please read on! By applying Early Decision you are stating that Holy Cross is far and away your first choice for college. There should [...]
Dark Chocolate, Early Grey Tea, and Bede.
02 Nov 17:23 by cmcurr11
I’m pretty sure that you can gather from my title that I’m extremely content at the moment. I really don’t think that a better combination exists in the world! I cannot believe that it’s already November. The weather here indicates otherwise. It’s been sunny (I’m not entirely sure that I’m in the right place) and there’s [...]
22 Oct 17:32 by admin
By now, if you’ve made it this far in the search process, and this deep into the Holy Cross website, you’ve “done your homework” in a manner of speaking. You’ve researched various schools and you know you like Holy Cross, but may still be wondering about a few things, and need some additional information. So, [...]
Holy Cross Blogs
To get to know Holy Cross, meet our bloggers. These intrepid members of our community have volunteered to serve up a slice of their lives to you in personal online journals. You can share in the highs and lows of college life from move-in to graduation and beyond. It’s all here — the classes and friends, activities and exams, laughs and quiet reflections — as it unfolds on our campus. And it’s the real thing.
Our bloggers are enthusiastic writers, so check back frequently to find out the latest happenings. For now, please take a moment to read:
FEATURED BLOGS
ADMISSIONS

Admission: Not Impossible
Admissions officers blog about application process.
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Photo blog

Picture Perfect
Photo blog illustrates day-to-day life on Holy Cross campus
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Summer Internship - 2009

Christine Giamattei ’10
Internship: Brooklyn Industries
Studies: History major
Hometown: Salem, Mass.
Read more about Christine »
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Alice Simcoe-Matthews ’10
Internship: Autism Speaks
Studies: Psychology major; premedical and biological psychology concentrations
Hometown: Somers, Conn.
Read more about Alice »
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FIRST YEAR (Montserrat)

Melissa Browne '12
Year: 2012
Studies: Classics major
Hometown: Drexel Hill, Pa
Read more about Melissa »

Brandi Ramos '12
Year: 2012
Studies: Biology major
Hometown: Maynard, Mass.
Read more about Brandi »
SECOND YEAR

Colleen Curran '11
Year: 2011
Studies: English major
Hometown: Alpharetta, Ga.
Read more about Colleen »
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SENIOR YEAR

Elizabeth Heston '09
Year: 2009
Studies: English and history double major
Hometown: Northampton, Mass.
Read more about Elizabeth »
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SCHOLAR-ATHLETE

Briana McFadden ’10
Year: 2010
Studies: Math major
Hometown: Germantown, Md.
Read more about Briana »
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STUDY ABROAD
Italy

James Mina '10
Year: 2010
Studies: Italian major; economics minor
Hometown: Scarborough, Maine

Catherine O’Connor '10
Year: 2010
Studies: English major; Italian minor
Hometown: Kingston, Penn.
Read more about James and Catherine »
Ireland

Megan Emmich ’10
Year: 2010
Studies: Biology major; French minor; premed concentration
Hometown: River Vale, N.J.
Read more about Megan »
Sri Lanka

Michelle Granara '10
Year: 2010
Studies: English major; concentrations in creative writing and peace and conflict studies
Hometown: Norwell, Mass.
Read more about Michelle »
ALUMNA

Julianne Kulevich '08
Year: 2008
Studies: Math major; chemistry minor
Hometown: Maynard, Mass.
Read more about Julianne »
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ON FAITH/WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Ani Nalbandian ’09
Year: 2009
Studies: History major; premed concentration
Hometown: Trumbull, Conn.
Read more about Ani »
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Attention Bloggers-to-Be
If you’d like to share your Holy Cross experiences online — for the semester, for the year, or when you first leave The Hill as an alum — please contact webmaster@holycross.edu.
ARCHIVE
Summer 2008
Emily Panza ’10 — Student research examines science behind bulimia
Immersion Trip to Tanzania — Recent grad shares her experiences during trip
Ryan Wiik '09 — Intern at Silicon Valley start-up blogs about business world
2007-2008
Admission: Not Impossible — Admissions officers blog about application process
Eric Yoon '08 — Chemistry major prepares for medical school
Colleen Curran '11 — First-year student ready to explore abundant opportunities
Katherine Fritz ’08 — Behind the Seams, theatre major takes us backstage
Kaitlin Juleus ’09 — Study Abroad: Joie de Vivre (France)
Amy Mullen ’09 — Study Abroad: Spanish Conquest
Summer 2007
Alexie Andrew ’08 — Hunting for a Cure
2006-07
Rebecca Donahue '10 — First-Year Diary
Tim Duffy '06 — Path to a Ph.D.: Academic Life After Holy Cross
Micaela English '08 — Studying in Scotland
Kara Pipoli '07 — Countdown to Commencement
Spring Break Study Tour — One Week Diary: A Chronicle of a Week in China
2005-06
Mexico Immersion Program — Reflections from Mexico
Jenn DeLuca ’09 — First-Year Diary
Sarah Liang ’05 — Real Life 101: Diary of a Young Alum
2004-05
Jen Robert '08 — First-Year Diary
Photography by John Buckingham
