Academics Archives - Hillsdale College

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Dear Freshman Me: Find These Academic Gems

Dear Freshman Me, there are more than just core and major classes in college. Have some fun, and find these lessons outside a classroom—from racquetball to comparative political structures.

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Read All About It: Journalism at Hillsdale

If you love writing and have a passion for sharing your discoveries with the world, be sure to explore the on- and off-campus opportunities Hillsdale College’s Dow Journalism Program minor has to offer.

What to Expect Sophomore Year

Sophomore year differs, sometimes greatly, from freshman year, but with it come many exciting changes to appreciate.

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Choosing Between Economics and Business Studies

Maybe you know that you want to major in economics or business but aren’t sure how to choose a field of concentration. Better understanding the majors can help you make that choice.

Savor the Moment.

Two Hillsdale College alumni reminisce on their time here and discuss the importance of the conversations we have in college.

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Senior Year at the Classical School Job Fair

There was added pressure to my senior year’s Classical School Job Fair. This was the opportunity to find my career after Hillsdale—and this is how I did it.

Hillsdale 101: A Freshman’s Thoughts on Her First Week

I left Orientation feeling far more disoriented than when I had arrived. The array of experiences and emotions was staggering. Looking back, I realize that I had joined something bigger than myself and my own journey: it was a time of embracing the challenge of being a Hillsdale student.

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Everyone Enjoys a Serenade

Being a Hillsdale student can be tiring, and sometimes at the end of a long day, all you want is to sit down and enjoy some good music. This is part of what Sigma Alpha Iota provides to campus through their dorm serenades.

Seven Tips for your Best College Interview

Distinguishing yourself from other applicants is an important consideration when preparing your college applications. How best can you position yourself for admission and even scholarship? Meeting deadlines and submitting strong application materials are a part of the answer, but optional items like the college interview can be equally important.

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.