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10 Tips for Surviving Finals Week

Dreading your finals? Check out these 10 tips to conquer the stress and intensity of finals week.

How to be the “James Bond” on Hillsdale’s Study Scene

Are you allergic to people? Burnt out on social life? Absolutely overloaded with schoolwork and in desperate need of some solitude to tackle your to-do list? Read on to learn about Mission: Avoid People, the operation dedicated to the most secluded study spots on campus.

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Class Goal: Defend Yourself

Hillsdale’s women’s self-defense class empowers women to defend and respect themselves.

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First Registration

While enjoying the excitement of a new semester, it’s easy to dismiss the chaotic ten minutes that brought you to your carefully selected Great Books class. Panicked times of class registration will forever be some of my most amusing and beloved college memories.

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This is going to be the perfect weekend.

What is the Platonic Form of a weekend? Does such a form even exist? Read one Hillsdale student’s attempt to live out the ideal weekend and her reflections on professorial advice.

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Biology in Action: The G. H. Gordon Biological Center

Prospective science majors: if you’re interested in performing and publishing undergraduate biological research while enjoying a fun summer program, Hillsdale’s BioStation might be right up your alley.

Let It Go: How an Art Elective Taught a Senior to See the World Differently

I’m an English major who decided on a whim to take a drawing elective my senior year. I expected to learn how to draw. I didn’t expect to change my whole perspective on life.

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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.