Student Life Archives

Serving with a Willing Heart: Pi Phi’s Champions are Readers

Pi Phi sisters served the Hillsdale community with a willing heart at Gier Elementary School as they participated in their resurrected program, CAR (Champions are Readers).

Rolling the Dice

Dungeons & Dragons is a popular tabletop role-playing game that fosters community, creates leaders, and brings joy to those who participate. With dozens of students and faculty who play, Hillsdale’s community consistently ties together a good number of students to socialize, heroically defeat villains, and procrastinate on that English paper for just a few more hours.

Cravats and Bluestockings Hosts Regency Ball

Each year, the Cravats and Bluestockings club hosts Regency Ball, a classic night of dancing and socializing modeled after Victorian-era England.

A “Classy” Study Spot

With Greek and Latin dictionaries, owl mascots for the classics honorary, and assorted classic texts, the classics library is a hidden study oasis for students. Dr. Joseph Garnjobst, chairman and professor of classics, even leaves a bowl of fruit and chocolate for students to feast upon as they study.

How to Pick a Dorm at Hillsdale

Which dorm fits you best? Do you use more muffin tins or more pots? How comfortable are you introducing yourself to strangers? Read on about Hillsdale College’s dorms to find out!

Studying Well as a Hillsdale Student

Learning to be a Hillsdale College student does involve learning about who the most influential philosophers were, but as you go, you’ll also have to learn how to study well by staying organized and developing note-taking skills.

Transfer Students Find Joy at Hillsdale College

Most Hillsdale College students arrive freshman year and stay all four years. Students who transfer in, however, bring gratitude and fresh perspectives to the College.

Community Rejoices in the Winter

A Tennessee student shares stories and tips on how to enjoy the Hillsdale winter, and reflects on how the College’s chilliest season changed her perspective on winter and campus community.

A Sense of Belonging: Women’s Dorm Traditions

Men’s dorm traditions may be more famous at Hillsdale, but women’s dorms have plenty of their own. From piano painting to Toga Party, women’s dorm events bring residents and non-residents alike into their special communities.

What to Bring to Hillsdale After Winter Break

“Necessities” for Hillsdale College students include a good work ethic and an insatiable curiosity. But there are some other things that are nice to have. Now’s your chance: Grab everything you forgot when you packed the first time.

Hillsdale LIFT: Women and Weightlifting

Going to the gym can be intimidating, especially if you’re new to working out. Tatum Linde, ’25, has helped change this stigma by creating the Hillsdale Ladies in Fitness Training (LIFT) Club.

Going Beyond the Classroom and Behind the Scenes

Working backstage of Ada and the Engine for extra credit, I discovered the Hillsdale theatre community and learned that I didn’t have to be a seasoned “theatre kid” to be welcomed into it.