Seven Ways My Christmas Ornaments Support My Decision to Attend Hope
Sophie Guetzko
Even my Christmas tree agrees: Hope is the perfect spot for me! Even though I’m 7 hours from home, when you find the right place for you, it becomes a home away from home. You may have heard the term “Home Sweet Hope,” and it couldn’t be more true. From the first time I stepped on campus, I knew Hope was the perfect place for me! Here’s a few reasons why I love Hope College:
1. Shopping downtown Holland is SO much fun! Yummy food, cute clothes, and fun shops are great for a break from campus.
2. It's a Small World: Meeting people with different backgrounds and also finding similarities has been a truly amazing experience. I now have a better appreciation of what it is like to grow up in different parts of the United States!
3. Ditching the locker-- everything you need is right in your room! With Hope's campus being small as well, it's easy to run back to your dorm if you forgot supplies for class, similar to what I did in high school!
4. The beach is SUPER close to campus, making it a fun place to go in the summer months.
5. The long car trip home gives my family and I plenty of time to catch up with each other!
6. The snow is everywhere in the winter, but it makes for some fun late-night snowball fights in the Pine Grove!
7. Sophie: Phone Home. Staying in touch with my parents is different because I'm so far away, but by texting, calling, and using social media, I've been able to keep up with them!
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This is simply a small portion of reasons why I love it here. If I were to list them all, you’d be watching a slideshow of pictures for hours! If you want to hear more about being at Hope and what it’s like to be a student, keep up with me @hopesophie17 or check out my blog. If you have any questions, comments, or just want more information, please feel free to comment or send me an email at sophie.guetzko@hope.edu!