MOESHA FACEY & STACEY MAY
The Mount welcomed the class of 2028 this upcoming school year. The class of 2028 is one of the largest incoming classes in Mount history, with 546 students. Students are coming from twenty-nine states and sixteen countries. This is making it an incredibly diverse class.
Viviana Garcia(C’28) from Rockville, Md. was appreciative of “the welcoming environment the Mount offered, especially at orientation.” First year students went through four days of orientation. This consisted of fun activities and information sessions. Garcia’s favorite part of orientation was “the DJ Bingo night.”
Nicole Hernandez(C’28) from Germantown, Md. said her favorite welcome week event was the “bonfire.”
Christian Narbut (C’28) from Parkville, Md., really appreciated the diversity the Mount has to offer. When talking with him he stated, “There’s a lot of different backgrounds and cultures.”
The transition from high school to college can be difficult for a lot of students, but the first year students are adjusting quickly. Jada Creager (C’28) from Waynesboro, Pa. likes the change in how classes are set up in college.
She says, “I like how spread out they are, and how I have time to study throughout the day.” Creager is also excited to participate in pole-vaulting here at the Mount.
For many years, the Mount has been known to have a strong sports and athletic program. Many students admitted they chose the Mount because of this.
Edward Kangethe (C’28) from Baltimore, Md. is most excited for the Esports team.
The National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes is one of the most unique features of the Mount’s campus. The Grotto brings in over 400,000 visitors every year. Community members and Seminarians go to the Grotto to pray and strengthen their spiritual walk. A lot of this year’s freshmen also love this feature of the Mount.
Braden Mullen (C’28) from Baltimore Md. said, “I love faith.” He expressed he loves how rooted the Mount is in the faith, and how you can go to the Grotto anytime to pray.
Joseph Nuzzo (C’28) from Finksburg, Md. said, “I love the school’s architecture, but I just don’t like that my class time goes into mass time.”
Many first-year students appreciate how tight the Mount community is. Caroline Watson (C’28) a student from Walkersville, Md. said, “I love the Mount because it is small and close to home; it keeps me connected to my family, but also gives me the opportunity to be a part of the Mount family.”
Meghan Hanley (C’28) an elementary education major from Frederick, Md. also loves the sense of community the Mount offers. Hanley states, “There’s always a friendly face, everyone is super nice here,” and she laughed as she reported, “I am not loving that everything is uphill.”
Congrats on making it through your first two weeks. The Mount community is excited to have you here!
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