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My experiences at Mount Holyoke have allowed me to take risks and make bold changes that I may not have been comfortable making elsewhere.

While my first science class at Mount Holyoke was difficult, it was a dream come true to finally have the chance to study ecology.

I have been given the gift of living my learning at Mount Holyoke.

While I have challenged myself by taking classes in new areas, I am most proud of the incredible friends I have made here.

My lab courses prepared me for graduate-level research.

Prior to their teaching career at Mount Holyoke, Professor Charles Flachs and Professor Rose Marie Flachs danced professionally with the Nashville Ballet, Ballet West, and the Cincinnati Ballet Company.

My undergrad research at Mount Holyoke College sparked a career in climate science.

My close connection with Morena Svaldi in Italian studies has made me realize that I am more capable of doing things than I may initially believe. Having her support throughout my entire four years has been incredible. I would not be where I am without her.

On Friday, October 26th, Mount Holyoke’s Rooke Theatre hosted a performance of Chinese Yue Opera scenes, featuring award-winning actors Jun’an Wang and Qi Tao. Wang and Tao, both of whom flew in from China specially for this event, performed three scenes from the classic operas Liu Yi Delivers a Letter for the Dragon King’s Daughter and Searching for and Probing the Wife, featuring full costume, makeup, and choreography.

Andrea Lawlor’s novel, “Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl,” shines with authenticity, creativity and insight — just like Lawlor’s Mount Holyoke classes.