March 2017

Preserving Manuscripts for Modernity

While every Hillsdale student gets an opportunity to read timeless English literature through the Great Books classes, few get a glimpse of the historical process of preserving these manuscripts for modernity. This is exactly what junior Ali Strauss explores as she works with Dr. Patricia Bart on her research.

10 Reasons You Should Apply for a Position on SAB

Everyone has heard of the Student Activities Board, but what is it like to work for Hillsdale’s premiere party-planning group? On-campus hiring is coming up for the next school year, and these are the top ten reasons you should apply for a position on SAB.

Defining Your Ideal Work Environment

Knowing your ideal work environment can also help you when it comes to making a decision after receiving multiple job offers.

How to Prepare for Law School

Interested in pursuing law but not sure how to get started? Welcome to Hillsdale College’s Guide to Preparing for Law School.

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.

Converting an Informational Interview into a Job

Even if you are fairly confident about your career path, it’s best to make an informational interview as your first point of contact with a professional.