Holland, Michigan: When I told people I go to college here, their reaction is “Why? That’s in the middle of nowhere. The only thing that state has going for it is the fact that it looks like a mitten.” Well, Holland has a lot more going for it than people give it credit for. Despite …
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Intramural Season is Here!
Did you ever have a passion for a sport when you were younger but quit? Did you always want to play a sport but never got around to it? Well, if you answered “yes” to either of these questions, you are the perfect candidate for intramurals! Let me give you a few reasons why everybody …
Adventures in Illinois
You know how people always say that breaks are supposed to be relaxing and stress-free? Well, my Fall Break was pretty much the opposite of that. Let me make it clear: this was one of the most fun breaks I have ever had because it was full of spontaneous adventures, but it was definitely tiring. …
Super Saturday
Don’t you love Saturdays? It’s the weekend, so you can sleep in and leisurely do your homework and still hang out with friends. Well, this past Saturday was pretty eventful for me. The campus can be pretty boring on occasion, but this Saturday was full of a LOT of stuff. It was pretty monumental in …
What’s this Liberal Arts Stuff People Like so Much?
During senior year of high school, everybody was trying to figure out what kind of school to go to, what state to live in, what programs schools offer, and many other factors that go into choosing the “right school for you.” Most of my friends decided to stay on the West Coast, so they applied …
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Feelin’ a Little Homesick?
It’s that time of year when the first round of tests are on the brink. NO!!!!!! I STILL WANT SUMMER!!! Stress, the feeling of being overwhelmed and pressured to get an “A” consumes everybody’s minds accompanied by a lack of sleep, lack of a social life, and a lack of a proper diet. This is …
California vs. Michigan
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Take a Breather!
Want to know what kinds of things go on during the weekend at Hope College? Brace yourself because there is so much activity going on, it’s insane! This past weekend was completely filled with student life. Seriously, there were more activities going on than time in the day to do them all. From sporting events …
Back For Another Year!!!
Well, hello there! If you were looking for a blog to learn more about Hope College and student life, you’re in the right place! This is my first year doing this blog for Hope College, so let me introduce myself first and foremost. I’m going to answer all of those questions everyone asks during orientation: …