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Springtime in Holland

Hope College Network

Springtime in Holland is like no other. Still, there’s just something about the first few warm days on campus that have a special air to them. Here are my top five aspects of springtime in Holland. Classes Outside One day last week, temperatures got up to about 65 degrees in Holland.

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Life in Holland: Christmas Edition!

Hope College Network

Holland at Christmas time is like no other. Life is full of joy and celebration whether you’re walking downtown, visiting your favorite coffee shop, or attending a Christmas performance in Dimnent Chapel. Downtown Atmosphere Downtown Holland is gorgeous all year long, but it quite literally shines at Christmastime.

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Life in Holland: My Top 5

Hope College Network

This summer, I jumped at any chance to drive the hour and ten minutes to Holland from my hometown. I love Holland. I love the glistening lake, the picturesque downtown, and of course the campus nestled nearby. Downtown Holland so perfectly matches the things I always envied about the small town Stars Hollow in the show.

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3 Things I Wish I’d Known About Living Away from Home

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Before coming to Hope, I knew that living on campus would be a huge part of my college experience but I didn’t know what this entailed. 2) Support Systems The Residential Directors and Residential Assistants in each dorm building are an amazing resource for students navigating the transition to independent living.

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Three Reasons Why I Chose Hope College

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When I walked onto Hope’s campus the summer before my senior year of high school, I could feel it was different than the other schools I’d toured. It’s very clear that Hope faculty are holistically engaged in their students, and that’s something that I’ve been grateful for through my time here.

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The Exquisite Beauty of Holland, Michigan

Hope College Network

What is life like as a Hope College Student in Holland, Michigan? As an international student, it was a struggle to adjust being far away from my home country of the 7,614 islands of the Philippines; it was a struggle for me to figure how to adjust within a different country, let alone a small city. Beyond Downtown.

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From Lagos, Nigeria, to Holland, Michigan

Hope College Network

One of my biggest concerns when moving to the United States for college had to do with living in Holland, Michigan. I have actually, in moments when I have left Holland for breaks, found myself looking forward to the distinct pace it provides. The beach being a 10-minute drive from campus is a fact that I cannot but emphasize.