My favorite part about Hope is the community. I have met so many amazing people with whom I will stay in touch with forever. When I was a freshman at Hope, I made some of my closest friends at the first football game, and I would be a completely different person if I had not …
Category Archives: Campus Life
Julian Lugo-Castañeda
I am thankful for the friendships I have from all departments I’ve been able to be a part of, but Latino Student Organization has given me a family that I’ll forever cherish. The memories and events we shared together will never be forgotten and is a big part of my Hope experience I’m most proud …
Jillian Wade
There are so many things that I love about Hope College, however I’d have to say that most of my favorite memories have all been because of Chapel Choir. All of my best friends are from Chapel Choir, I met my wonderful boyfriend, Scott, in Chapel Choir, and three of my greatest role models and …
Desiree Love
One of my favorite moments at Hope is being part of Hope College’s Hip Hop Anonymous Dance Team. I have never been on a dance team before and this was sure an experience of a lifetime. This experience helped me to grow and have a passion for dance and I’m so thankful that God led …
Anna Hubbert
When I look back at my four years at Hope, Dance Marathon is the first thing that comes to mind. Being involved in this cause, and especially Dream Team this past year, was by far a highlight for me. Having the opportunity to work with the miracle families and hearing their stories was so incredibly …
Kiley Corcoran
Choosing my favorite Hope memory is incredibly difficult. However, far and above, Even Year Pull stands out as the most influential part of my Hope College experience. There is truly nothing else like it. I came into college alone and was so grateful to find a family through this incredible yet strange tradition. I had …
Kjersten Johnson
When I look back at my time at Hope, I know I will always treasure spending the past four Octobers participating in the Nykerk Cup Competition. This tradition has been nothing short of magical. I was a part of Even Year Song as an underclassman, and was honored to serve as the 85th Nykerk General …
LauraGrace Orner
My favorite memory has hands down been participating in Even Year Pull, first as a morale and then as a coach. As a freshman, the team gave me a home when my old one was hundreds of miles away. It was an honor to coach two underclassmen teams and show them the ropes of a …