Writers Archives

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.

Thrift store purchased chair with other thrift purchased items

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.

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.

On the Run in Hillsdale

Are you a runner? Wondering what the running scene is like on and around Hillsdale’s Campus? Check out this list for a few ideas.

Top 10 Online Resources to Help You Continue Learning this Summer

Industries are often bolstered by technological advancements, and education is no exception. Here are ten top digital resources for college students.

A Habit of Mind: The Things We Bring Home From Hillsdale

What do LaCroix costumes and summer reading lists have in common? The extraordinary people I’ve met at Hillsdale, who inspire me to keep pursuing excellence and fun, even when I’m not with them.

Where Dreams Go to Die (Kind of)

As we sprinted toward the sideline, I knew it was going to be close. He finally saw his opening and began to cut up the field just inches in front of me. I dove with arms fully extended toward the two yellow flags trailing behind his belt. For a moment, the world slowed as I hovered above the field of Frank “Muddy” Waters Stadium.

Eight Ways to Find Employment during Coronavirus

As a senior this year, I was excited to enter into an extremely strong job market that offered great opportunities for 2020 graduates. Then COVID-19 hit. Fortunately, there are still ways to secure employment after graduation this year, even as many employers go on a hiring freeze.

A History of Joys through the Dow Residence

In an odd sequence of events, I knew I wanted to live in the Dow Residence, fondly known as the Paul House, even before I had been accepted into Hillsdale. The house’s history was intriguing, but I have found something even more special in the house’s community.