Beginning of a Journey Starting college is like arriving at an all-you-can-eat buffet—you don’t know where to start, but everything looks so good that you just want to try it all! That’s exactly what it’s been like for me as a freshman at Hope College. Here I am, only three months in, and already finding …
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5 Reasons to Choose Hope
So here I am, all the way from Uzbekistan—yes, that little gem in Central Asia—living in Holland, Michigan. Let me tell you, adjusting to a new culture, different language, and unfamiliar faces wasn’t exactly a walk in the park. But Hope College made it easier than I ever imagined. I’ve been here for a short …
A Day in the Life of a Computer Science Student and Theater Actor
I woke up around 9 a.m. today, ready to tackle some homework. First on my list was working on my computer science labs, which are due on Monday. I wanted to get them out of the way so I could focus on other assignments. I like to finish as much homework as possible during the …
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Hope Traditions
Hope College: Traditions Unlike Any Other Hope College isn’t like other colleges. What qualifies it as so unique? First of all, it is strongly anchored in its Christian background, which defines the campus environment. Here, the customs are events that link generations of students, not simply your typical school function. Walking through the Pine Grove …
First-Year Experience at Hope College
Hope College Hope College, nestled in the charming town of Holland, Michigan, is a place that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and community. Surrounded by beautiful nature, this safe campus provides an ideal environment for students to explore their passions. Whether it’s academics, extracurriculars, or social life, Hope College feels like the perfect home away …
The Reality of Campus Visits
I love Anchor Days–the sea of visiting students who can’t quite figure out the least awkward way to hold their bright orange folders and the parents buzzing with excitement, pride, and nostalgia, all while simultaneously feeling directionally challenged and overstimulated. I love visit days, not just because of the extra energy at chapel or the …
The metamorphic 8,107 miles of my college career
As an international student, it is hard to believe that a city kid like me would be going to a small town of Holland, Michigan, for college. I must admit that it was a process to go through and the fact that not a lot of people are able to have this opportunity made me …
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Living Away From Home
In my four years at Hope, I have met only a handful of people that are more obsessed with their hometown than I am. I’ve been more and more aware lately of how early in my first conversation with someone I tell them, “I’m from Petoskey!” The love I have for the little laketown I …
Student Life Experiences
An Outpouring of Life Hope has an overflow of opportunities for students to get involved on campus. The Student Life office at Hope College continually provides opportunities for students to grow and have fun. Centered at the Bultman Student Center (BSC), the Student Life office at Hope College is an inviting space where individuals can …
Looking Back on my Faith at Hope
I distinctly remember my first class at Hope College. Dean Frost, my professor for my Freshman Year Seminar said, “What you seek to find at Hope, you will find.” He elaborated that if you seek to further your faith, you will have the opportunity to do so. If you want nothing to do with a …