Would you bike 7,556 miles to Uganda to provide children with the desire to learn a safe place to do so? I don’t know about you, but I would! And the best part? You don’t need to worry about traveling the whole way – Hope College is there to help you! On April 23rd and …
Category Archives: Campus Life
Freshman Frequency
During my freshman year at Hope, I have often found myself doing some of the same things over and over. Here is some of the stuff I’ve done a lot this year! Eaten fro-yo Sometimes you might get fro-yo a little too often… Maybe to the point that you’ll give it up for Lent. It’s …
Making Memories
The past couple weeks at Hope have been full of new experiences and new memories. As always, I’m so thankful for the adventures with friends! However, at the same time, as the year comes to a close, I feel sad that the time with special friends is also coming to a close. Many of them …
A Four Day Week
Hey folks! I know that Hope students are particularly happy that today is our last day of the week because tomorrow is Good Friday! I just have one more class, then it’s time for home. I am thankful that it warmed back up again, because there was snow on the ground Monday and Tuesday. Mother …
The Final Days
Oh my goodness, just one more Monday after this one. It’s crazy to believe that the school year is finally winding down. When you, the new admitted students, come to Hope, your time will fly by. Make every second count! It’s hard for me to believe that I’m going to be a senior nursing major …
My Week
Hey all! I haven’t posted in a while, so I thought I would post now. The last few weeks of the semester are the worst, in that there is so much work to do and I don’t feel like there is enough time to do it! You can say these next 3 weeks will be …
Why Dykstra?
As you may or may not know, I have spent my freshman year living in Dykstra Hall and will be returning next year as an RA! Every building on campus has a little bit of a different dynamic and not every building is right for everyone, so I would encourage everyone to seek out the …
A Typical Weekend in Kollen Hall
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably wondering what it is like to spend time in a dorm. Perhaps some of you have ventured into a dorm room at one time or another, especially if you have older friends or relatives in college. But before I arrived at Hope, I had no idea what dorm …
College 101: Staying Organized
In college, it’ll make or break you. Your ability to stay organized as a student could be the difference from an A- to an A, or maybe even a B+ to an A in a class. And because of that reason (grades), and many others, it is really important to live an organized life. So …
My Top 5 Apps for College Students
While it is definitely not a necessity, having a smartphone at college can definitely come in handy! In some regards they can be huge distractions, but there are apps out there that are super beneficial for being productive in school. Here are my top 5! Oh, and the best part: They’re all free! Google Drive …