Hillsdale Blog

Aubrie Lupo on Personal Essays

Writing the personal essay can be one of the most daunting parts of the college application process. As a significant portion of the college admissions application, the personal essay is meant to display the unquantifiable elements of a prospective student’s personality, character, ability, and life experiences.

Dr. Anthony Swinehart

By the time he was eight, Anthony Swinehart knew that he wanted to study aquatic biology. His determination was hardly surprising—he had spent the first years of his life fishing the waters of a nearby lake, where ample opportunities for adventure and investigation piqued the interest of a curious young boy.

Pi Beta Phi group photo in front of their Greek house.

An Introduction to the Greek System

The three Pan-Hellenic sororities and four National Interfraternity Council sanctioned fraternities on Hillsdale’s campus represent a vibrant part of both current campus life and the College’s history.

An Interview with Amanda Bigney, Director of Student Activities Office

What is there to do in Hillsdale? At first glance, it might seem like coming to Hillsdale College would be really boring.

Closeup of a man preparing for a deadlift exercise.

Derek Fields

Senior Derek Fields is one of Hillsdale’s most accomplished students to emerge from the economics department. Currently a part-time student, Derek spends the remainder of his time working remote for CrossFit, a fitness company based in Santa Cruz where he worked this past summer, as well as training at the CrossFit gym in Jonesville.

Art Splurging and Culture Exploring at Eastern Market

Our first full weekend in D.C. has come and gone, and it has been a whirlwind of discoveries. Now, sitting in Ebenezer’s Coffee House, I can’t believe how much adventure we packed into the last 48 hours.

A Full Day at Work… And then Class

Today, we got our first taste of what WHIP will really entail. After a full day of work, with most of us getting off at 5 p.m. and then making about a 30 minute commute back to the apartment to scarf down some dinner, we all piled around a conference table in the Kirby Center’s library by 6:30. It was a rush, but we all (barely) made it.

Touring the Pentagon and the FBI

Aubrey Neal discusses the recent Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program trip to the Pentagon and FBI headquarters in D.C.

Students in winter coats walking through the snow to class.

Class of ’17 Looks Forward to Second Semester

Two weeks ago, Hillsdale freshmen slipped on their winter boots and headed to class for the second semester of college.

The Hillsdale House

The Hillsdale House is a greenish colored brick townhouse nestled in the middle of a quiet residential neighborhood in the heart of Washington, D.C.

The Adventure Begins

Written by Aubrey Neal This semester will be an adventure. After waking up at 2 AM to catch a flight out of Idaho, my home state, and landing at Reagan […]

A Glimpse of Biology with Dr. David Houghton

Dr. David Houghton is the Associate Professor of Biology at Hillsdale College.