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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a son at Holy Cross now and think very highly of the school.  We didn't know a lot about it before he became interested but now see what an incredibly strong alum network there is -- we've met many families with multi-generation Holy Cross students and hear the alum network is huge asset for professional networking.  The campus is small but very nice and there's an extremely friendly, tight-knit student community.  Because it's D1 but small undergrad population, something like 25% of students are varsity athletes; there's a sporty, preppy, intellectual, Catholic vibe.  Academics are very strong and challenging, with small classes and lots of opportunity to get to know professors.  High proportion of students are involved in service in Worcester. Worcester is not super exciting, but there is apparently a burgeoning art & restaurant scene -- we've visited some nice restaurants.  Students don't spend a lot of time in town besides service projects as most social life revolves around campus (very high percentage live on campus) but there are some sporting events & concerts downtown and some bars/restaurants students go to.[/quote]

NP.  Thanks for an informative and current evaluation.  We have yet to visit Holy Cross, but plan to do so this summer.  DS is currently a junior in a Catholic school here and he is very interested in BC and Notre Dame.  The description you give seems to be the environment he is looking for and it's nice to know there are great alternatives to his current top choices!  Thank you![/quote]

We visited last month and my daughter really liked it. It is small, contained, and the students we met were really friendly, articulate, and happy with their choice of Holy Cross. Worcester isn't a town I'd choose for a vacation, but it's def on the upswing and not terrible.  Proximity to Boston is great.  Facilities are nice, and alumni network seems very strong.  [/quote]

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