Katrin Surkan Archives

Study Abroad: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

“Absence makes the heart grow fonder,” they say. This is just as true about studying abroad as it is of relationships. Katrin Surkan, ’25, shares her study-abroad experience at Scotland’s University of St. Andrews.

Shakespeare in the Arb

Every year, Hillsdale College students produce one of Shakespeare’s plays in the Slayton Arboretum. Assistant director Katrin Surkan, ’25, documents her experience behind the scenes of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, directed by Ollie Blockhus, ’23.

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.

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!

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.

Metz Changes Campus Culture

This year, Hillsdale College switched food providers to Metz Culinary Management. Now, several weeks into the school year, students are overall impressed with the change, calling it a “big victory.”

Curating the Hillsdale Women’s Community

Two alumni created Curate in 2019 to connect the women of Hillsdale who sought and had advice on life, homemaking, entrepreneurship, and even relationships. Since then, it has grown from a weekly blog into a community of Hillsdale women culminating in a yearly summit.

Wearing Confidence with Style

By the end of her first semester, the students at Hillsdale College had become friends who encouraged Katrin to blossom in her self-confidence. Her growth in courage is reflected in the development of her unique clothing style, including her grandmother’s brooch.