Student Stories Blog
An Education Revolution: Returning to Hillsdale for a Master’s in Classical Education
Growing up in public school, obtaining her bachelor’s from Hillsdale, and returning for the master’s in classical education program, 劳伦钝, ’24, M.A., has a passion for education and its impact on future generations.
Read More about An Education Revolution: Returning to Hillsdale for a Master’s in Classical EducationSix Things You Can Do to Prepare For Move-In
Besides heading to the gym to get stronger arms, here are a few ways you can make the college move-in process a little easier. Because that’s a lot of luggage.
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From running a distillery with her husband in Texas, to building a real estate business, Eveline Gnabasik Bethune, ’09, is up to the challenge.
Read More about The Good Life With Eveline “Evvy” Gnabasik BethuneHometown Hillsdale: Brad Affholter, ’97
The former Chargers football player has called Hillsdale home for over 26 years. During that time, he has impacted many in the classroom and on the fields, including his children, local children, and even children in Ethiopia.
Read More about Hometown Hillsdale: Brad Affholter, ’97Tough Truths About College (And How to Handle Them)
Like most things, the movies got it all wrong—and that’s okay. What you do in college is totally up to you—and it’s an opportunity to reap tremendous rewards.
Read More about Tough Truths About College (And How to Handle Them)Good Policy: David Parker Has Thrived for More Than 40 Years in the Insurance Industry
For someone who didn’t have a job after he graduated from Hillsdale College, things worked out just fine for David Parker, ’81. Having spent more than 40 years in the insurance industry, he still considers it a very satisfying career.
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Instead of work-life balance, let’s talk about managing your work-life-GPA-sleeping-eating-staying-sane balance. If you want to not only do it all, but do it all well, here’s what you need to know.
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Work hard. Prepare well. Treat people right. Those are the guiding principles Scott Schulte, ’94, learned as a student at Hillsdale College. One of the all-time great running backs in Charger football history is now a high school coach and teacher, and he said those are qualities he is now trying to instill in others.
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Lasting friendships are some of the lasting benefits of the college Greek system. Doug Goodnough, ’90, along with several other alumni, can’t imagine the Hillsdale experience without going Greek. For many, the bonds made during those formative years still continue to bear fruit.
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Welcome back to the battle between iPads and notebooks—and a few less traditional alternatives. Erasable ink, anyone?
Read More about Digital vs. Traditional Note-Taking: Which Is Better for You?For Planning Purposes: Make No Plans
The best-laid plans of mice and men don’t stand a chance against the opportunities, challenges, and new experiences of college—and that’s OK.
Read More about For Planning Purposes: Make No PlansHometown Hillsdale: Kelly Lantis, ’86
The love for Hillsdale, Michigan, and Hillsdale College runs deep in the Lantis family. Kelly Stewart Lantis, ’86, proudly stated that 19 of her family members have attended the College, including her parents, her husband, and all four of her children. For 35 years, Kelly and her husband, Jeff, ’86, have happily called Hillsdale home.
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