Student Life Archives - Hillsdale College

Commencement and Mother’s Day

This year, Mother’s Day falls on the Sunday right after graduation. I asked a few graduating seniors to tell me about their moms and what they wanted their moms to know on this Commencement and Mother’s Day.

Behind Good Men Are Great Moms

When I consider the many tasks and habits I perform from day to day, I realize the profound impact of my mother’s consistent love and instruction. As I asked other guys to share the impact their mothers have had on them, I was moved by the importance mothers hold across Hillsdale’s campus.

A Shared Gift: When Siblings’ Time at Hillsdale Overlaps

Faith Liebing is a senior, and her sister Abby is a freshman. Both see their one year together at Hillsdale College as a great gift.

Hillsdale College GOAL Program Volunteer

Unity amid Diversity: A Closer Look at Community Building at Hillsdale College

It’s no secret that there are a lot of student clubs and extracurricular activities here at Hillsdale College.

Reflections on the Passages Israel Trip

Five students offer their thoughts and opinions on the Passages Israel trip, unanimously agreeing they would love to return.

Bridging the Gap: Science and the Theology of the Body

On registration day, Theology of the Body fills up in minutes. It is one of the most popular classes on campus and the brainchild of Professor of Philosophy and Religion Nathan Schlueter.

The Campus Job for Making Friends

The thirty-some students who work at AJ’s throughout the week pull espresso shots, cook sandwiches, and make friends.

“How-To” Guide to Stay Motivated for Second Semester’s Second Half

Being motivated to finish the semester strong can seem impossible. Instead of fighting your way through the last months of school, here are some simple ways to stay motivated while enjoying this time of year.

You’ll Never Find Me in a Big City

My first weekend in Hillsdale, I went out to lunch with my father at a local hot dog restaurant. When I saw the customers behind us pull up in a bona fide horse-drawn carriage, I was worried I had traveled back in time.

Athens and Jerusalem: My Faith at Hillsdale College

I vividly remember a Western Heritage class during my first semester of freshman year, when my professor discussed Tertullian’s famous provocation: “What indeed has Athens to do with Jerusalem?”

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.

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.