June 2023

Tough Truths About College (And How to Handle Them)

Like most things, the movies got it all wrong—and that’s okay. What you do in college is totally up to you—and it’s an opportunity to reap tremendous rewards.

Good Policy: David Parker Has Thrived for More Than 40 Years in the Insurance Industry

For someone who didn’t have a job after he graduated from Hillsdale College, things worked out just fine for David Parker, ’81. Having spent more than 40 years in the insurance industry, he still considers it a very satisfying career.

How to Do It All

Instead of work-life balance, let’s talk about managing your work-life-GPA-sleeping-eating-staying-sane balance. If you want to not only do it all, but do it all well, here’s what you need to know.

History of Success: Schulte Uses Standout Gridiron Career to Become High School Teacher and Coach

Work hard. Prepare well. Treat people right. Those are the guiding principles Scott Schulte, ’94, learned as a student at Hillsdale College. One of the all-time great running backs in Charger football history is now a high school coach and teacher, and he said those are qualities he is now trying to instill in others.

Going (and Remaining) Greek at Hillsdale

Lasting friendships are some of the lasting benefits of the college Greek system. Doug Goodnough, ’90, along with several other alumni, can’t imagine the Hillsdale experience without going Greek. For many, the bonds made during those formative years still continue to bear fruit.

Digital vs. Traditional Note-Taking: Which Is Better for You?

Welcome back to the battle between iPads and notebooks—and a few less traditional alternatives. Erasable ink, anyone?

For Planning Purposes: Make No Plans

The best-laid plans of mice and men don’t stand a chance against the opportunities, challenges, and new experiences of college—and that’s OK.