Hello Everyone! Today I interviewed my friend Ali about her experiences living in the dorm. I thought Ali’s answers would be helpful for some of you who may living in the dorm next fall. What is your favorite part about living in the dorms? 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false …
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Intramurals at Hope!
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End It Movement
Hey Everyone! Hope your week is going well. It’s midterm time at Hope College so the library is full of students studying today. I just finished with my piano midterm today and really enjoyed playing some new music. I memorized “Amazing Grace” and cannot get it stuck out of my head, but I think that …
Weekend in Paradise
Hey Everyone! In light of my last blog about the snow, I thought I would write about the sunshine. I hope you had a wonderful week! We only had a three-day school week because of Winter Break. On Friday my friend Grace and I decided to travel down to Florida to get away for the …
And let the snow fall
Hey Everyone! I hope you all are enjoying your weeks, and if you’re from Michigan, I hope you are enjoying the snow. I’m from Springfield, IL, so I am definitely not used to all of this snow. I also never remember anyone ever telling me that Holland got so much snow. I had never even …
Winter Fantasia
Hey Everyone! I hope your week is going well. This past weekend Hope’s Student Activities Committee put on event called Winter Fantasia. It took place at the Amway Grand Plaza hotel in Grand Rapids. The hotel was absolutely beautiful. There was a ballroom for dancing, food set up in the lobby, a photo booth for fun …
Dating at Hope
So in college there can be a ton of pressure to date, and whether that pressure is coming from family or friends, it can still be present. However, one of the biggest things I have learned is to come to college with an open mind. Do yourself a favor and don’t worry about trying to find …
Growing at Hope
Hey Everyone! I’m almost through my second week of classes and feel like this semester is already flying. My classes are awesome, and my professors are a lot of fun. One thing I really enjoy back at Hope is Chapel. Hope’s Chapel services are always packed with people that welcome an inviting and loving community. …
New Beginnings
Hey Everyone! Wow 2013, new year, new beginnings… I am so blessed to be back at Hope. I enjoyed my time at home with family friends. It is always hard to come back to school and get into the swing of things. I already feel a little behind and slightly overwhelmed with my homework load, …
Girls weekend getaway
Last weekend 16 Hope college women drove to Fort Wayne, IN to spend a weekend at Amy and Jenna’s house. We traveled on Friday night in four different cars. Once we arrived to their house, their parents treated us to some delicious food. After dinner we hung out in their outdoor hot tub overlooking the …