College of Our Lady of the Elms
Hallmarks and Quirks
Things I'm Good At:
- Nursing. Do you want to be as good as Nurse Joy from Pokemon? Yes? Good. I produce excellent nurses. They may not heal you in the press of a button...but they're the next best thing.
- Teaching teachers. Ask anyone around here—nearly all of the local public elementary and high schools want my education graduates to work for them.
- Field Hockey, soccer, and basketball. What can I say? My students kind of do it all.
- Being beautiful. Seriously, my campus looks good in every season.
My Top 5 Must-Haves:
- Blankets to cozy up in. My buildings are beautiful but old, and the winters here do not mess around.
- An appetite. The food on campus is crazy good, so be ready to indulge. (Maybe bring some stretchy pants to make room for seconds.)
- A laptop. We rock when it comes to academics, so make sure your hands are ready to type. Don't worry; we have ample nooks on campus to take refuge in when you're cramming in that final paper in the wee hours of the night.
- A car. I'm close to other colleges and attractions, but they're a bit beyond walking distance. If you don't have your own wheels, it'll be public transportation for you.
- A shovel. If you bring a car, get ready to shovel it out on the regular. Like I said, winter takes itself pretty seriously around these parts.
Why You Might Have Heard of Me:
- You may have had a run-in with one of the many amazing nurses and teachers I've created.
- My new, fancy schmancy Center for Health and Sciences (where top-notch nurses are made) has definitely won me some popularity points.
- My devotion to community service—I give back about as much as Oprah does.
On a regular Saturday night, you can find me...
At the Rumbleseat. This is a little pub down the street from campus, and it's a great place to bump into friends, eat some grub, and watch the big game.
When I'm feeling quieter, I chill in the dorms or—on the unfortunate homework-filled weekend—head to the library. My greatest hangout spot, however, is the outdoor fire pit. I like to head here with some hot cocoa and a book and relax in a reclining chair. What could be better?
Favorite Hangouts:
- Poetry readings. Whether they are at the Mary Dooley College Center or the new Blue House for Writing, get ready to be moved by some verbal art.
- Fire pit. 'Nuff said.
- The little pond by the chapel. There's nothing quite like the company of some koi and the serene rippling water sound.
- The library has some pretty sweet spots—literally. There are usually cookies and coffee around for students to have while they relax.
Quirks:
- Community service is a graduation requirement here, so come ready to give back.
- You have to take a religion course here. Fear not, though—you don't have to take a strict Catholic course, despite my faith. That said, you'll probably have to go to mass at least once.
Famous Alumni:
- Tracey Butler, creator of the famous comic Lackadaisy
- Joan Hartley, a Connecticut state senator
- Mike Lima, an American soccer player on the Western Mass Pioneers
- Jerod Brammer, a microbiologist who's led international efforts to contain Ebola