This past weekend I participated in Hope College’s annual Relay for Life event for the first time. Students from different groups around campus come together in teams to raise awareness and money for cancer. Along with ten other girls (three of them my roommates), we stayed up all night walking, playing games, dancing, and having …
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Market Place Revolution Conference!
Hey Everyone! On Thursday and Friday I attended a conference called Marketplace Revolution. The conference was held at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, IL. “Marketplace Revolution is a unique conference which brings together professionals, business people, international workers, university students, and church leaders from over 22 different countries—all passionate about partnering to end …
Too Cool College….
Woah. I feel like I always start blog posts with woah. You know why? Because college is so freakin’ cool. No, really. I honestly hope that you have as much fun as I am. I couldn’t have asked for anything better. I know a lot of students don’t share what I feel about school, but …
My Nykerk Weekend!!
Well, it finally came! The day I had been preparing for since early October, Nykerk, was this past Saturday. But it wasn’t just the event itself that was so much fun; the whole weekend was a blast! Not only because of Nykerk, but also because it was family weekend! Moms, dads, siblings, aunts, uncles, and …
A Few of My Favorite Things: Hope Edition!
There are so many thing I love about Hope. Like, a ton of things. So I thought I would show you some of the ones I am enjoying at the moment! Hangout Place One of the best parts about being a returning student in a residence hall is that there is a pretty good chance …
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The Deutschland
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Laughing at the Loft
College is a huge moshpit of choices. Your mom isn’t here anymore to tell you when to eat and your school isn’t telling you what to wear. Sometimes, these choices make for great life experiences, though they usually come with costs. If I watch Grey’s Anatomy all night (which sometimes seems to happen), I’ve lost …
Making Amigos at the Amigos en Cristo Banquet
I am currently sitting in my kitchen at home sipping some apple cider tea. And it feels so good to be home with parents. The reason I came home is because the ministry my dad started called Amigos en Cristo hosted its third annual banquet tonight. I have never been able to attend a banquet before because I always …
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Professors that Make a Difference
When prospective students arrive on Hope’s campus for visit days, one of the first things they ask about are the professors. Students want to know what the professors are like: are they nice, are they challenging, and are some better than others? My answer to these students is that the Hope professors are great individuals …
Friends through Thick and Thin
Let me start this blog post by saying that this has been one of those weeks. There have been good times (dancing parties in the bathroom) but there have always been some bad times. However, during this week of ups and downs, I have been reminded of the great friends that God has placed in …