This past Tuesday and Wednesday have been very busy here at Hope, and it’s all because of the Critical Issues Symposium! The annual event focuses on one topic and brings in experts from all around the country as well as some from Hope to host lectures Tuesday night and all day Wednesday. This means that, …
Author Archives: Rachael Kabagabu
My Love Affair with Cool Beans
I’m not sure how it started. I’m not sure when it started. All I know is that it’s here to stay. What could I be talking about? My new obsession with all things coffee. I didn’t grow up as a coffee drinker or in a coffee drinking household. My parents, in accordance with Ugandan culture …
Good Times, Better People
This past weekend two of my best friends came to visit me! I hadn’t seen them since February, so it was great to spend some times with them. I met Laura and Tanmayee in middle school orchestra, but we didn’t become good friends until high school. Laura and I both played the cello, so in …
It’s Pullin’ Time!
As the weather becomes cooler and the leaves start to change, an annual Hope tradition gets into full swing: the Pull! For those of you who don’t know, the Pull is giant game of tug-of-war between the freshman and sophomore classes, or Even Year and Odd Year as they are called here. Each team has …
Get to Know Me
Hi everyone! My name is Rachael Kabagabu, and I am so excited to be starting as a Hope blogger this year! I can’t wait to bring you along for my journey at Hope over the next few years! I thought I would use this post as a get-to-know-you, so here are five facts about me: …