Beginning of a Journey Starting college is like arriving at an all-you-can-eat buffet—you don’t know where to start, but everything looks so good that you just want to try it all! That’s exactly what it’s been like for me as a freshman at Hope College. Here I am, only three months in, and already finding …
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5 Reasons to Choose Hope
So here I am, all the way from Uzbekistan—yes, that little gem in Central Asia—living in Holland, Michigan. Let me tell you, adjusting to a new culture, different language, and unfamiliar faces wasn’t exactly a walk in the park. But Hope College made it easier than I ever imagined. I’ve been here for a short …
Life in Holland
Sipping my comfort latte in LJs, I look out to the colors of green, orange, yellow, and red leaves against the white background of Pillar Church. College friends walk by while waving through the window. The barista greets customers by name as she clears tables of yellow mugs. Peering at the clock that always seems …
A Day in the Life of a Computer Science Student and Theater Actor
I woke up around 9 a.m. today, ready to tackle some homework. First on my list was working on my computer science labs, which are due on Monday. I wanted to get them out of the way so I could focus on other assignments. I like to finish as much homework as possible during the …
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Student Life (First Month)
Introduction: One Month in Holland, Michigan So, here I am, an international student from Central Asia, Uzbekistan, and I’ve been living in the beautiful town of Holland, Michigan, for about a month now. Let me tell you, it’s been quite the ride so far—full of new experiences, new friends, and way too many trips to …
Living Away from Home
I distinctly remember the first time coming back home from college. It was the Fall break of my first year. As I pulled the luggage from underneath my dormitory twin-sized bed, I brushed off the dust and transferred my clothes from the wooden wardrobe tucked into the corner of my room. As I carefully folded …
Hope Traditions
Hope College: Traditions Unlike Any Other Hope College isn’t like other colleges. What qualifies it as so unique? First of all, it is strongly anchored in its Christian background, which defines the campus environment. Here, the customs are events that link generations of students, not simply your typical school function. Walking through the Pine Grove …
Club Involvement at Hope
Hope College would not be Hope College without the breadth of clubs and organizations offered. I confidently believe that I would not be the individual I am today if it was not for the transformative ways Hope’s organizations have shaped me as a person. Here at Hope, I am involved in a wide variety of …
Finding My Way Through New Worlds
Almost three years ago, I was preparing for a journey that would change my life in ways I couldn’t yet comprehend. At 17, fresh out of my junior year in high school, I was preparing to leave Afghanistan for the United States. I didn’t even know where my new school was located, nor what life …
First-Year Experience at Hope College
Hope College Hope College, nestled in the charming town of Holland, Michigan, is a place that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and community. Surrounded by beautiful nature, this safe campus provides an ideal environment for students to explore their passions. Whether it’s academics, extracurriculars, or social life, Hope College feels like the perfect home away …