All freshmen at Hope take an FYS class in their first semester—but what actually is FYS? FYS stands for First Year Seminar. Meeting three days a week for the first semester of the school year, each course aims to prepare freshmen for their college experience. The content of instruction varies per course. Each topic is …
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The days between Christmas and New Years are some of my favorites. I love the anticipation of a fresh start, the inclination to take inventory and set goals, and the hope of a new year lingering in the near future. At the same time, coming back for spring semester can be hard. Christmas break isn’t …
Coming into college, I did not know what I wanted to study. I had always been interested in a variety of subject areas and extracurricular activities throughout high school. One of the reasons I chose to attend Hope College was because of it liberal arts tradition where students receive a strong formation across a breadth …
Since registration happened recently, a lot of people I know, myself included, have been thinking a lot about the future. Not just in terms of next semester, but also for all four years at Hope and beyond. These thoughts are why I would encourage everyone to make a four year plan. For me, a four …
One of the biggest things I have learned the past couple of years is the value of mentorships. Hope College has thankfully provided me with some really awesome opportunities to seek the wisdom of others. Coming into college and moving away from home, it does not take long to notice the lack of older influence …
Deciding where to go to college was just as stressful and scary as it was exciting. What if I made the wrong choice and I missed out on an entirely different experience at a different school? I wanted someone else to decide for me so I didn’t have to think about it. My whole mindset …
