Final exams are just around the corner, which bring a lot of stress and studying. Every student prepares for the exams and deals with a stress differently, but what does the science say? We all know the basics like eat healthy, take a break during studying and have a lot of sleep at night, but …
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The First Snow Has Arrived!
The first snow always brings two sentiments to the students. The first one is comforting, because snow makes campus even more beautiful and it creates the true Christmas atmosphere. Especially with all the Christmas lights around campus starting to shine. The second feeling is negative. The first snow is a clear sign of a beginning of a …
Must-Know Facts about Hope College
In the recognition of the 150 years of Hope College, here are some must-know facts. Who was the founder of Hope College? Hope College was founded as a primary level Pioneer School in 1851 by Albertus van Raalte. Interestingly, van Raalte was a spiritual leader, protestant and a Dutch immigrant who also founded the city …
Different Christmas Traditions Around the Globe
Since Christmas is just around the corner, here are some examples of Christmas different traditions and stories from countries around the world. Serbia – Two Sundays before December 25th, children tie up their mother. To get “free”, she has to give presents to the children. Exactly one Sunday after mother is tied up, this happens to …
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Important Hockey Game this Saturday, November 14, at 9 p.m.!
This Saturday, November 14, at 9:00 p.m. at Edge Ice Arena, Hope College Hockey team is playing the Michigan State University, the defending national champions. Hope College Hockey has had a great start into the season. Currently, they are 9-0-1-1 (Wins-Losses-Ties-Losses in Overtime), so theoretically they are undefeated in the regular time. This past weekend, …
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Tip of the Day: Double Crediting
Picking a major is a big decision for all students. Currently, I met with my academic advisor and I will be declaring a triple major in Economics, Political Science and Philosophy next semester. It sounds fancy, but in reality doing a triple major is much simpler than most students think. After speaking with multiple professors …
How Much Humor Do You Have When You Are Under Pressure?
As we are getting older, the responsibility and pressure is increasing as well. I subconsciously knew this fact, but I truly felt and experienced it this August at Hope College. When I was 15 years old, I started a new chapter of my life by leaving the Czech Republic, my home country, and going to …
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There are Some Pretty Cool Places in West Michigan
Last Sunday, part of my close family came to visit me at Hope College. I had the opportunity to speak Czech, my native language, they brought me British tea and the most delicious candy on Earth named Fidorka. But, I also had the opportunity to travel around of Holland and West Michigan area. I realized …
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Chicago.
Two weeks ago, I went to Chicago with a couple of my friends. I have not been to Chicago before, so I did not know what to expect. I have visited cities like Los Angeles, Denver, New York, San Francisco, Boston and Minneapolis, so I was preparing myself for a “typical” American city. I was totally wrong. …
The Home Opener for Hope College’s Men’s Hockey Team is Here!
It is the time of the year again. The fastest team sport in the world is going to start again at Hope College. This year the Hope College Men’s Hockey Team has high expectations. With 10 incoming freshmen this year and more likely most of them being in the lineup, the team has a simple, …
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