Writers Archives

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.

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.

To Live Life, Not a Career

“In the end, I think that we all want to know that our lives will not be defined by the career we have but by the strength of our character,” says Priscilla Larson.

“Tell Me About Yourself”

It is for questions like that that the Management and Consulting Club is looking to train students interested in consulting and critical thinking. And a large component of this is working with Hillsdale College alumni who are already in the field.

Research as Tough as Diamonds: A Liberal Arts Approach to Engineering

Viktor Rozsa, ’14, studied the great books under Dr. Jackson and classics with Dr. Hutchinson. His summers, however, he spent researching geophysics and molecular behavior in extreme conditions.

Order in the Court: The Difference Between Methods of Honoring Seniors

Royalty is earned in more ways than one for seniors at Hillsdale College. But what’s the difference between homecoming court, outstanding senior men and women, and president’s ball court?

Broadening the Mind

“Part of a liberal arts education is understanding history and heritage,” Aaron said. “That is no different for psychology than it is for any other discipline.”

A U.S. Marine saluting against a black background while in the dress blues service uniform.

Embracing the Challenge: Hillsdale Students at OCS

“The Few, the Proud.” The United States Marine Corps represents a practical application of the principles behind the United States of America and its Constitution.

Why I Chose Hillsdale College

The sense of family was a big part of why I chose Hillsdale. I suppose I didn’t completely realize this then, but I was seeking fellowship at college.