Your Final Dear Abby Post

Hey friends! I know it’s been a while since I posted a “Dear Abby” post. Here is your last one. Many of you sent really interesting questions, and I had to think hard about these answers, but I know it’s enough to give you guidance. It’s unreal how tomorrow is the closing day of the …

It’s OK to be Social

Alrighty folks, I’m back again with another post. Great right? So here is my “thesis” of this blog. Although college has a large focus on academics, it is OK to be social. I felt as if I was writing a formal paper there for a sec. Anyways, yes. As a nursing major, I am completely …

Everyone’s Favorite Day!

Despite many exams, assignments, and projects being due on Friday, everyone still loves Friday. I can guarantee it is everyone’s favorite day (in the weekday of course!) If you’re reading this, give yourself a pat on the back. You made it through this week. I know for some, it was just such a draining week. …

The Final Stretch Until Fall Break!

We are entering another week! It sounds crazy right? Time has been FLYING, and that’s a understatement. Here’s my theory: the days are so long, but the weeks are incredibly short! I just want to let you all know what I did this past weekend, and I want to give you an update of what …

My Weekend!

Hi everyone! I had a jam-packed amazing weekend that I have to tell you about! Friday 3pm-Went to a biology department sponsored lecture presented by a Hope grad about her PhD work in marine biology. It was so interesting! 5pm-Had a meeting at a local coffee shop, JP’s, with my Nykerk oration co-coach, the even …

Life in the dorms

Hello Everyone! Today I interviewed my friend Ali about her experiences living in the dorm. I thought Ali’s answers would be helpful for some of you who may living in the dorm next fall. What is your favorite part about living in the dorms? 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false …

Birthday x4

Well, this past week was crazy, because in my cottage there were four birthdays! This means many parties with a lot of people and food. We began the birthday celebration on Tuesday night at midnight going to Steak ‘N Shake. Amy and Jenna wanted milkshakes on their 21st birthday. On Wednesday morning Grace and I …

No Place Like Hope

Hey everyone!  It’s been awhile since I have written. So much has been going on lately. Life is going great, and I think I love Hope more and more each day. The community here is truly unlike anything I could have ever imagined. I feel so incredibly blessed with my friends. Last night we watched …