Christmas at Hope is nothing short of magical. Especially with snow on the ground, it feels like I’ve been transported into an idyllic Christmas painting. But even though the scenery is spectacular, it’s Hope’s Christmas traditions that make this time of year so special. After Thanksgiving break, there are ample opportunities to be festive on …
Category Archives: Campus Life
Visiting Campus
When it came down to deciding what college to go to, I found visiting campus to be essential. It allowed me to truly imagine being a student here. There are many ways to visit campus, and Hope makes it easy to find a time that works for you. The two most popular ways to visit …
Can Students Balance a Job?
Well? Can they? Or more specifically; can you, as a student, balance work and school? Yes. You can. It may seem overwhelming. Coming to college and not knowing a lot of people, you are already balancing a lot of stressors. How are you supposed to confidently balance a job? Know Yourself The overall answer here …
A Buzzing Student Life
When you come to college you have high hopes. You want to go out and make new friends, meet people and explore what there is to offer. Where do you begin? Here at Hope there are so many options for engaging in the bustling student life. Student Activities Committee SAC is a student lead committee …
Life in Holland: My Top 5
This summer, I jumped at any chance to drive the hour and ten minutes to Holland from my hometown. I love Holland. I love the drive to get here, blasting Taylor Swift with the windows down. I love the glistening lake, the picturesque downtown, and of course the campus nestled nearby. Here are five of …
The Traditions of Hope College
Beginning first with its establishment of the Holland colony’s Pioneer School in 1851 and then later gaining its official charter in 1866, Hope College holds ages of timeless tradition. This is manifested in a variety of ways throughout the College. From the College’s historic architecture to its pursuit of its Christian identity and the liberal …
Living the Residential Life
Living away from home can be terrifying. But, living in a building with a bunch of strangers can be worse. That’s what I thought. When I moved into Dykstra Hall back in the Fall of 2020 I was scared. I was going in blind and I was going to be with a cluster of girls …
Student Organizations at Hope!
The August heat swirls in the air as students across all grade levels stroll through the Pine Grove, stuffing their backpacks with all kinds of swag including stickers, candy, and bracelets. Tables line the pathway each with their own respective trifold posters decorated in anything from glitter to flags to bold lettering and everything in …
The Great Cloud of Witnesses: Campus Ministries at Hope
Campus Ministries is one of my favorite places on Hope’s campus. It perches on a hill near the edge of the Pine Grove. In just the past year, it has held memories of early morning study sessions, nights reading by the fire, and days on the porch playing card games with friends. Memories of meeting …
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My Top 5 at Hope!
Last spring, the end of my freshman year, I dedicated a page in my journal to all my favorite things about Hope College. I’d only been a part of this place for a number of months and yet I loved it deeply. Going home for the summer and catching up with high school friends, I found …