Hillsdale Blog

Athens and Jerusalem: My Faith at Hillsdale College

I vividly remember a Western Heritage class during my first semester of freshman year, when my professor discussed Tertullian’s famous provocation: “What indeed has Athens to do with Jerusalem?”

A Higher Pursuit

The rigors of track come with their necessary limitations, but Kathryn Bassette lives by the words, “Whatever you do, don’t do it halfway.”

Compter sur soi-même: How I learned to travel solo without feeling alone

During my semester studying abroad in Tours, I traveled mostly by myself, hopping into the backseats of Blablacars. Each new driver meant new conversation, French practice, and tips for when I arrived at my destinations.

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12 Ways to Kickstart Your Career this Summer

Whether you’re interning, traveling, working close to home, or studying, here are 12 easy steps you can take this summer to help narrow your career choices.

Preserving Manuscripts for Modernity

While every Hillsdale student gets an opportunity to read timeless English literature through the Great Books classes, few get a glimpse of the historical process of preserving these manuscripts for modernity. This is exactly what junior Ali Strauss explores as she works with Dr. Patricia Bart on her research.

10 Reasons You Should Apply for a Position on SAB

Everyone has heard of the Student Activities Board, but what is it like to work for Hillsdale’s premiere party-planning group? On-campus hiring is coming up for the next school year, and these are the top ten reasons you should apply for a position on SAB.

Defining Your Ideal Work Environment

Knowing your ideal work environment can also help you when it comes to making a decision after receiving multiple job offers.

How to Prepare for Law School

Interested in pursuing law but not sure how to get started? Welcome to Hillsdale College’s Guide to Preparing for Law School.

Finding Your Niche: Journalism as a Minor

I interned in Washington, D.C., through the National Journalism Center at Newsmax Media, Inc. after my freshman year at Hillsdale. The message I kept hearing from reporters: Find your niche.

Beyond the Great Books

In either of these cases, the work can spark a question in the reader’s mind that scholarship can help answer.

Redefining the Party – What SAB is all About

SAB offers an opportunity for students to escape the classroom, interact with peers outside of their normal social groups, and stay safe while doing it.

The Inner Workings of Boats and Businesses

For Emma Kendro, ’16, what started as a summer job in the Bay Harbor area of Northern Michigan became a post-graduation career.