Being a college senior is awful because, for the first time in my life, I feel both too young and too old. Freshmen vex me. Meanwhile, most of the friends I’ve made here have already left. I need to start paying a mortgage, but I don’t really know what one is yet. Worst of all,...
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A professor’s opinion: Graduation
What is one thing every student should do before graduating? Wilfred McClay, history: The guys should learn how to waltz. The ladies should learn how to change the oil in their car. Kevin Gerstle, mathematics: Every student should do at least five things that scare them or put them outside their comfort zone each year...
Seniors, wear your graduation cords with pride
In just a few short weeks, the class of 2024 will be celebrating our graduation with friends and family. We’ll don our caps and gowns, walk across the stage to receive our diplomas, and take photographs that we’ll show our children and grandchildren one day. We’ll receive countless exclamations of “Congratulations!” or “Well done!” But...
Senior advice: don’t worry about graduating with honors
When Hillsdale accepted me in 2020, I knew I wanted to perform well in every aspect of my college life. I planned my academics to graduate in seven semesters, worked at least 10 hours a week between my multiple jobs, and obtained several leadership positions. I will graduate with a B+ average GPA in May. ...
From driveway hoops to record books
Fifth-year senior Grace Touchette has the fifth-most career points in program history. Courtesy | James Gensterblum Since sixth grade, Grace Touchette knew she wanted to play collegiate basketball. “I started playing in fifth grade, and then by sixth grade I was like, ‘I want to play in college or play in the WNBA and go...