At Hope, you’ll often hear about how being here has changed people’s lives. While it’s become a bit of a cliche at this point, that’s because it’s true. You would be hard-pressed to find someone here who hasn’t experienced the aptly named Hope difference, and I am no exception. Here are just a few of …
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Life as a Phelps Scholar
Going into college, I knew I wanted to go beyond the typical experience. I wanted something that challenged my preconceived notions of the world and allowed me to encounter things I’ve never experienced before. That’s why I applied to be a Phelps Scholar. What’s a Phelps Scholar? The Phelps Scholars are a living-learning community for …
Phelps Scholars Program
With the first semester ended, the First Year Seminar is finished as well. Since, I am part of the Phelps Scholars Program, my first year seminar was with Phelps Scholars. The first year seminar was only one of the things that we as Phelps Scholars did together. But in this quote by former Phelps Scholar describes …
An Introduction to Scott Hall, Home of the Phelps Scholars
To skip the introduction, go to the bolded, numbered section. When I applied to Hope College, I didn’t know what I was getting myself into. My overnight visit during my youthful high school senior year spring break involved a burrito that was too big for human consumption (I finished it anyway), a Grey Squirrel at …
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