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Hollins University

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Academics

“I absolutely cherish the collaboration that happens in classrooms. We all learn from each other. Class discussion is such a huge part of it all. There are many adult students in the undergrad classes. They have such rich life experiences, and I’m always...”

Diversity

“Hollins does well when it comes to finding the best students. Our student population is made up of all sorts of girls from all sorts of backgrounds. I’ve met people from all over the world while at Hollins. We attract a lot of students from Japan and...”

Guys & Girls

“I was happy to come to Hollins where I could have an open relationship with a woman. However, I did have to put up with a lot of people butting into my business. I guess that’s the drawback to dating in a close and small environment.”

Athletics

“The sports program is so overlooked! There are plenty of alumnae who went on to have serious and successful careers as golfers, riders, swimmers, and tennis players. There is such a long tradition of athletics at Hollins. Today, students seem to have...”
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Academics

For many Hollins students, the professors are the highlight of the academic experience. They encourage and inspire. Full-time professors usually focus more on teaching than on their own personal projects, and the English department is the only place you’ll encounter a teaching assistant. Students report that not only will professors make time for students, but that they seem genuinely happy to do so. They are available to talk about class, your job prospects, or about whatever is happening in your life. By...

Diversity

The statistics speak for themselves, Hollins is predominantly white. Most students express the opinion that they wish there was more diversity. Recently, students have been quite active in lobbying for this. In response, the administration has organized task forces to develop ways in which to achieve this goal. However, without much visible change, some students quickly grow impatient. Furthermore, there is a great need for further diversity among the faculty. However, the University has made strides in...

Guys & Girls

There aren’t really any coherent profiles of Hollins women. They are preppy, bookish, artsy, nerdy, butch, and hippie. However, do expect to find more obviously wealthy and primped women than you would in the general population. Also, definitely expect to encounter more unshaven women. There is a good amount of support for individuality at Hollins, and so many students develop a lot self-confidence here. This prompts many women to flaunt an unconventional and unique beauty. If you’re looking to date men,...

Athletics

Hollins University embraces the country-club end of sports, with heavy emphasis on horseback riding and tennis. These are the teams that tend to attract the most attention, success, and funding. In recent years, other sports have not received the same kind of success, and turnout to games has been pretty low. Sports games are announced, but most students don’t make the effort to make more than maybe one or two games a semester. Some don’t go at all. However, the participation in these sports remains...
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