Student Life Archives

Find Your Community: The Culture of Hillsdale College Men’s Dorms (Part Two)

Leaders from the four big men’s dorms answer more questions about what sets their dorms apart and creates the culture they are proud to serve and pass down to the next generation.

Find Your Community: The Culture of Hillsdale College Men’s Dorms (Part One)

Through fun events, late night conversations, and spiritual discipleship, men can find meaningful community in their dorms. Leaders from the four big men’s dorms explain what makes their cultures powerful engines of growth.

Prayer Lab

In a tiny chapel on Hillsdale’s campus, a few students meet weekly to pray through Scripture—and enjoy a rare moment of rest during busy seasons.

Economics on the Weekends

Class is out, but students still gather on campus for a Monopoly tournament—and a chance to practice their money-maximizing skills.

Wendell Berry and Hospitality

College can be exhausting to both the mind and the soul, but when this weariness seems to overcome you, the beautiful hospitality of fellow classmates is like a lifeline. An impromptu dinner, a beloved author, and a bowl of warm soup were just what I needed.

Hayden Park: The Playground in our Backyard

Hayden Park is a massive, 190-acre swath of land freely available to Hillsdale College students, just a few minutes from campus. From volleyball to mountain biking, there is something for everyone.

40 Degrees is Swimming Weather in Hillsdale

Adventure often comes when you least expect it. Just because you can do something—sometimes means you should.

A Good Olds Time

Olds Residence is always bubbling with people, whether it’s guests attending charity events in the lobby, cozy room hangouts, or circles of ladies sitting together while the resident assistant is on duty. Olds is a warm, inviting place to call home.

Taking on Homesteading at Hillsdale College

In 2024, Hillsdale College created a homestead farm for students to learn hands-on skills. It’s been a dream for Ryan Perkins, ’22, to help create a sustainable future for the College.

There’s Always Another Chair: Circle Tables as a Conduit of Hillsdalian Community

In the busy world of college life, eating in the dining hall, and more specifically where you sit, seems of little consequence. But the community found around the circle tables is integral to the true Hillsdalian experience and can be truly restorative.

Study Abroad: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

“Absence makes the heart grow fonder,” they say. This is just as true about studying abroad as it is of relationships. Katrin Surkan, ’25, shares her study-abroad experience at Scotland’s University of St. Andrews.

Love at First Sight: Thrifted Treasures Abound in Hillsdale

The great consumerist reversal of our time is that “thrifted” is the new name brand, and the less money you pay for an item, the higher you value it. From finding unique treasures to creating lasting memories, Hillsdale students refine the art and culture of thrifting.