Online Resources for Students

The first few weeks of classes have come and gone and we’re officially immersed in the 2017-2018 academic year. Running from classes to extra-curricular activities, both students old and new are starting to settle into their rhythm for what’s to come as the year progresses.

But what if I told you there are more ways to help with this rhythm? To assist in discovering important information and acquiring access to tools that will make the day of any student easier? There are more than a few to be found around different Hope College websites.

Here’s a look at a few of the helpful online resources that you may not have known about:

inHope (in.hope.edu)

When you log in to in.hope.edu, you’ll have instant access to the one-stop shop of online resources for students. Not only can you search employees and students at Hope College, but you can also sign in to your 1Hope, plus.hope.edu, and Moodle accounts. And, don’t miss clicking on “Resources” for a full menu:

There are a number of useful links featured, including:

  • Marketplace, an online buying-and-selling board
  • Dining Menus for both Phelps and Cook Dining Halls
  • Handshake, the Career Development Center’s new website for discovering internships, job opportunities, and career-related events on campus
  • Ride Exchange, a forum for students to get a ride back home from another student in the community heading to the same place

 

inHope also features campus announcements, news, and more.

Hope College Campus Map (maps.hope.edu)

 

The Admissions Office isn’t the only place you can find a map of campus. At maps.hope.edu, you can find an interactive map of our entire campus. See 360 images through the Pine Grove, the Bultman Student Center, and more. Access virtual walking tours around the residence halls and learn the history of each through information bubbles that accompany each location.You can even select the “Parking” box and easily discover which parking lots are for students, employees, or visitors. The Campus Map is a perfect way to see all campus from the comfort of your laptop or phone, anywhere you may be.

Hope College Blog Network (blogs.hope.edu)

When asked about what makes Hope College the best college for them, many students often respond with the word “community”. The Hope College Blog Network highlights the stories of this transformative community. From academic features to study abroad experiences, the directory of blogs from across campus share pieces of the amazing things happening at Hope and in the world. This resource is also particularly helpful for hearing what’s happening in your favorite academic departments and student groups.

One useful blog offering, in particular, is a podcast through the Campus Ministries blog (blogs.hope.edu/campus-ministries/) which features a recording of each message given during our thrice-weekly chapel services as well as our weekly Sunday night Gatherings.

Library Search (hope.edu/lib)

On the Van Wylen Library’s website, students have access to a myriad of search options through the library’s own resources. These include The MightyFind, a search engine optimized to assist students in starting research projects by showing them an abundance of online resources related to their subject that can be refined by content type, date published, and more. Another option included is the Online Reference Shelf, which searches through encyclopedias, dictionaries, and almanacs to further define terms and concepts.

These resources are ones that will equip students with the knowledge to better tackle the year ahead and best utilize all that your Hope College education can offer.

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