Writers Archives

Freshmen, Don’t Make the Same Mistakes That We Made

I asked students to reflect on what they did well—or what they would have done differently—during their freshman year.

Top Seven Tips to Surviving a Michigan Winter

Predictions are that this year’s winter will include colder temperatures and more snowfall than average. Hillsdale Security is already on top of the game, preparing students for the cold weather, by sending out email reminders every so often.

I Wish I Had Known: Freshmen Reflect on Their First Semester of College

From the excitement and nerves of living on their own to the panic and stress realized during “Hell Week” and finals week, students’ first semester of college is a learning experience. Freshmen had the opportunity to share exactly what they would tell themselves if they could travel back in time to before starting college.

10 Tips to Surviving Hell Week

The week before finals, otherwise known as “Hell Week” is finally upon us. As you’re scrambling to finish papers, projects, and exams, don’t give in to desperate panic! Use these practical tips to help you navigate this stressful time—and emerge with great grades and your health and sanity intact!

Greg Wolfe, Editor of Image Magazine, Visits Campus

Several weeks ago, Hillsdale hosted Greg Wolfe, Writer in Residence at Seattle Pacific University and founder of Image literary magazine.

A Portrait of a Freshman: Elsa Lagerquist

Elsa Lagerquist is a freshman from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, majoring in Art. She is a member of the Hillsdale College Honors Program, and she participates in Orchestra, Swing Dance Club, and Ballroom Club.

Epic Week: Revisiting the Spoken Epic

Every year during the fall, students gather on the quad to read Homer and Virgil over the course of an entire night.

Mary Blendermann and the Three Bears

For Mary Blendermann, Hillsdale College was a happy medium between the larger Liberty and dwarf Patrick Henry.

Learning How to Live

“As a high school senior, I was dead-set against coming to Hillsdale College,” Victoria Fassett confesses. “My mom actually forced me to visit the campus.”

Dr. Whalen “Absolutely Thrilled” to Be a New Part of Hillsdale College

From the beginning of his teaching career, Dr. Benedict Whalen has “aspired to teach at a small liberal arts school.” His invitation to teach at Hillsdale College allowed him to finally realize this dream.

Chief Jeffrey Rogers reading Winnie the PoohPresented by the A.A. Milne Society

Students Learn Life Lessons from Winnie the Pooh

After a long day of classes and the prospect of an evening crammed with yet more studying, A.A. Milne’s stories offer relaxation.

Four Years of Laughter and Learning

When asked about her past three years at Hillsdale College, Katie Summa reflects, “Hillsdale made me a whole person.”