Freshmen face many challenges. For some, it’s their first time away from the family compound. For others, it’s learning that Tide Pods aren’t just for eating. Most have questions: “What should I major in?” “How much should I study?” “Why is my voice changing?” To answer these questions and more, I have compiled this collection...
People thought I’d been attacked. No, really. It started in the lobby of my dorm and ended on the grass outside my dorm in the pouring rain. I thought I couldn’t breathe as the tears just kept falling down. People asked if I was OK (I was definitely OK based on what they thought had...
Dear Freshman Rowan, Welcome to Hillsdale College! This is you from the future. I have been a lot of different students. A hard-working student, a poor student, a happy student, a depressed student, a straight-A student, a drop-out. I have attended public school, private school, home school, community college, and college. Here are some lessons...