Springtime in Holland is like no other. Don’t get me wrong, I love coming back to school in the fall, and the first snow is absolutely magical. Still, there’s just something about the first few warm days on campus that have a special air to them. Here are my top five aspects of springtime in …
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Five Spring Must-Dos at Hope College
Never mind the fact that the ground on Hope’s campus is lightly dusted with snow right now, we’re going to talk about spring at Hope College. There’s so much you can do when the weather starts heating up a bit. I don’t mean summer heat, I mean that nice spring warmth where the sun is …
Last-Minute Adventures
As the year comes to a close and we are soaking up as much of each other’s presence as possible before we scatter for the summer, we have found that there is always time for some last-minute adventures. On Friday SAC hosted Spring Fling. The Pine Grove was filled with inflatable-everything-imaginable, music, a photo booth, food and …
Hope in Spring
*beepbeep* *beepbeep*… Emerging from dreamland you reach out to shut off your alarm. The room is already flooded with the promising, warm rays of sunshine hinting at a beautiful day ahead. Walking to class is no longer a battle with the bitter cold but a welcome stroll with old friends – sunshine and blue skies have returned. The …
Rushing A Sorority At Hope
The last few weeks I’ve had the chance to participate in sorority rush here at Hope! It’s a lot different than at big schools, where rush only lasts about a week. Here, it’s a long process, only in the spring semester, full of getting to know the girls in the sorority and finding your best …
Bountiful Blessings
Hey friends! It has totally been such a long time since I’ve posted. I guess that reflects how busy the last week of class and exam week is…? Anyways, what matters is that I’m posting now! I just want to share how my last week of class as a junior was, and how my exam …
Pictures from a Spring Day
The sun was out yesterday and so was I. On the way home from the IES program center I wandered around my neighborhood for a bit and took some pictures. Here they are, enjoy! -Rachael
The Crazy Weeks Are Upon Us
You betcha. Crazy weeks are upon us here at Hope, but I’m sure they’re at your high schools, too. For some, it may be your spring break, and for others, this is the homestretch. If you’re on spring break, be sure to take advantage of your relaxing time. After spring break, everything is going to …
Spring Break Happenings
Nothing. Haha, I’m just kidding. I thought I was funny there for a second. Anyways, yes, Hope College is on spring break! Very very very exciting for all students around. Why? A break from all of the school work! Although I may not be in sunny paradise enjoying the beach or sand, I am in …
It’s a Little Late, But…
It’s Thursday, and today marked freedom from higher education. In “normal” terms, it’s officially spring break for Hope College! #SB2K14! It’s quite an exciting time because all students deserve a nice long break, whether that is down south, or home, a break is a break. The weather may not be spring-like, but at least there is break! …