{"id":2162,"date":"2016-04-29T16:47:54","date_gmt":"2016-04-29T20:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/admissions.me.holycross.edu\/?p=2162"},"modified":"2016-04-29T16:47:54","modified_gmt":"2016-04-29T20:47:54","slug":"why-i-chose-holy-cross-part-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.holycross.edu\/admissions\/2016\/04\/29\/why-i-chose-holy-cross-part-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I Chose Holy Cross (Part 4)"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is the last part of our “Why I Chose Holy Cross” series! Thank you to all who participated, and I hope you have a lovely weekend! We wish our admitted students all the best as they make their decisions!<\/p>\n

Lynn Verrecchia: To start, it made sense on paper. The size, location, distance from home, academic programs, and study abroad opportunities made it a “match.” So, Holy Cross made it onto my “to visit” list. I can’t say I enjoyed visiting colleges. While I was excited by the new opportunities college life represented, I was nervous to leave my “small pond” and really struggled with the notion of leaving my family and friends behind. I toured a variety of schools and spent most of those visits too distracted and anxious to take in much valuable information. My excitement to panic ratio solidly registered at 10:90. The minute I set foot on the Holy Cross campus, that all changed. 10:90 flip flopped to 90:10, with excitement trumping panic in an instant. Something just clicked. It’s not that it felt safe or reminded me of my high school–it didn’t. But even on that first visit, I just knew it was a place that could, and would, feel like home. Many of the students I interview describe a similar feeling of “just knowing” when they drive up Linden Lane for the first time. They’ll often start their statement with, “this might sound silly, but…” And I smile, nod, and implore them to continue with this familiar tale. After graduating from the College, I had about 2 1\/2 years of admission experience when I learned of an opportunity to work in Admissions at Holy Cross. The chance to do something I loved professionally at a place that meant so much to me personally, was more than I had ever hoped for.<\/p>\n

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\"IMG_6412\"<\/a>Kirsten-Gail Vanhorne:\u00a0Why did I choose Holy Cross nearly five years ago? Definitely for similar reasons to that of current students and alumni: tight-knit community, challenging academics, great professors, beautiful campus, \u201cthe feeling,\u201d and that personalized experience. The decision to attend Holy Cross, as important a decision as it was, seemed rather simple. I believe that once you know, you know….and I knew. At that point, the campus had already begun to feel like home, and I was already envisioning myself as a student. I imagined learning from great intellectual minds, serving as a leader on campus, and taking part in many different social activities. Throughout my college search, I knew I wanted to be challenged academically, but I also knew that I wanted an environment where I could grow, learn, and be involved in service. In my mind, Holy Cross stood out as a place where the education gained and the opportunities available couldn\u2019t compare to anywhere else.<\/p>\n

Four years went by faster than I anticipated, and I did my best to get everything I could out of them. I joined clubs with which I was unfamiliar; I studied abroad in the culturally rich country of Peru; I took classes that I had never heard of; I spent five days in silence reflecting on my faith and God\u2019s love; I got out of my comfort zone. When you think about it, that\u2019s what college is supposed to be: challenging yourself, gaining independence, trying new things, and exploring the world around you.<\/div>\n
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I chose Holy Cross because I wanted to take advantage of the opportunities offered both inside and outside of the gates. I knew I was making the right decision five years ago and if I could, I would make it again.<\/div>\n
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P.S. Kirsten’s sign reads: I chose Holy Cross for the many opportunities offered both inside and outside of the gates!<\/div>\n
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This is the last part of our “Why I Chose Holy Cross” series! Thank you to all who participated, and I hope you have a lovely weekend! We wish our admitted students all the best as they make their decisions! Lynn Verrecchia: To start, it made sense on paper. The size, location, distance from home, … <\/p>\n

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