Hillsdale Blog

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Fostering the Good Scholarship: Tori Petersen

“At a place like Hillsdale, young people can discover their purpose in a safe place surrounded by people who will support and uplift them,” said Petersen, an advocate for foster youth and speaker dedicated to sharing the gospel. “Hillsdale College is a place of healing for vulnerable youth.”

Tom Burke Scholarship: Hank Bohl

Freshman James “Hank” Bohl’s path to Hillsdale took some twists and turns, but looking back, he sees the hand of God leading him here.

Ransom Dunn Scholarship: Kate Swope

Senior Kate Swope says she fell in love with Hillsdale when her older sister, Nancy, attended the College and had an extraordinary experience. Kate enjoyed a rich freshman year at Hillsdale, full of learning and relationship-building, but she could not afford to come back for her sophomore year.

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Double Bondsmen: Chasing Dreams and Finding Reality

Two deadbeat twin brothers currently work for DoorDash—but are aspiring bounty hunters at heart. One night, out on a delivery, the twins hear a gunshot, discover a body, and decide that now’s the time to chase their dream.

Sentimental Advice from a Hillsdale Senior: A Series

What would I tell Freshman Me? Welcome to my journey reflecting on my time at Hillsdale as it comes to an end. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing some of the greatest lessons I’ve learned about myself, on campus, and in the community.

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Hillsdale’s Thrifting Scene

Whether you’re in it for the retro clothes, the antique furniture, or the quirky odds and ends, the Hillsdale area has the second-hand store for you.

The Sound of Study: Five Playlists to Boost Your Productivity

How are you going to get all this information into your head before your test? If you’re like thousands of other college students, your solution is to pick up your headphones and open Spotify.

Seven Tips for your Best College Interview

Distinguishing yourself from other applicants is an important consideration when preparing your college applications. How best can you position yourself for admission and even scholarship? Meeting deadlines and submitting strong application materials are a part of the answer, but optional items like the college interview can be equally important.

Hillsdale’s Own: Small Business Edition

Check out student and alumni small businesses, from stickers to jewelry, rugs to greeting cards.

Jazz Up Your Job Search: From English Major to Commercial Mariner

If you’re a humanities major, you probably can’t keep track of the number of times people have asked whether you’re going to be a teacher after Hillsdale. And often, it can seem that your options are, in fact, limited—what else can you do to use your hard-earned skills in the humanities besides teach or go to grad school?

Jazz Up Your Job Search: Philosophy Degrees and Urban Planning

What else can you do to use your hard-earned skills in the humanities besides teach or go to grad school? Here are some humanities students who stepped outside the box.

Jazz Up Your Job Search: Publishing Positions Post Grad

Teaching and graduate school are two great options for humanities students post-Hillsdale. But ever wondered what else is out there? Here are a few Hillsdale alumni who have found exciting, unique career paths that you may not have thought of.