As I walked out of an English course, Irish Literature, in late March of my senior year at Hope, I scrolled through new emails on my phone. My heart nearly stopped on the second-floor landing of Lubbers Hall, as I received the news that I had been accepted into the Chicago Police Academy. I had …
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Alumni Feature: Peter Derby, Class of 2005
Dear Reader, One of my former professors asked me to write to you. She suggested, in not so many words, you might like to know how having an English major at Hope College can influence your future. Not knowing you personally, the next best thing I can do is write a letter to “past me”—the …
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Students in New York City
Our students have some fantastic experiences, both on-campus and off. We’ll be featuring some current student stories as well as highlighting past adventures that showcase awesome student experiences. This month, here’s a throwback from 2012: Students in New York City! The English Department often has students off-campus in New York City. In Spring of 2012 …