There are so many wonderful things that make Hope College, Hope College, whether those be on campus or in the surrounding community here are a few things that Hope unique.

A is for Anchor

Take your picture here every year.

B is for Brinner

Every semester during exam week, Phelps dining hall opens up late and dishes out some awesome breakfast for stressed out students.

C is for Chapel

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday students gather during community hour to praise and worship together.

D is for Dutch

The best mascot in our conference.

E is for Exam week

The hardest week of the year because not only do you have to worry about your finals, but you also have to say goodbye to your friends.

F is for Football

We also have 10 other men's sports and 11 other women's sports.

G is for Good Time Donuts

Midnight donut runs with friends are the best!

H is for Holland

There is shopping, food, and craft beer all just a block from campus.

I is for Intramurals

Inner-tube water polo, anyone? Easily one of the best ways to make new friends.

J is for Jp's

One of the two favorite coffee place in Holland. Great study spot and awesome coffee. #teamjps

K is for Knapp

Easily the nicest and most hospitable presidents you will ever come across. He is the man with the plan. #students4knapp

L is for Lemonjello's

The second of the two coffee shops in town. Another chill study spot with arguably stronger coffee. #teamljs

M is for Major

You might explore a major or two before settling on what is right for you like these nursing students.

N is for Nykerk

A competition between Odd Year and Even Year female students. Over a hundred participate in song, twelve in play, while one gives an eight minute oration.

O is for Orange and Blue

See Hope College's school spirit come out at Basketball games as the Dew Crew comes alive.

P is for Pine Grove

When the hammocks come out you know it's spring.

Q is for Quidditch

Just one of the many clubs at Hope College. You can join language clubs, the newspaper, the sailing team, and so much more.

R is for Rush

There are seven sororities and eight fraternities. Is Greek Life right for you? Find out during spring semester rush.

S is for Study Abroad

Go anywhere during anytime of the year! Adventure is out there!

T is for The Pull

118 year tradition at Hope between the Even and Odd Year Teams. The rivalry is a tug o war competition on the banks of the Black River that brings out Alumnae and students.

U is for Up All Night

Trust me, you will pull an all-nighter, so you might as well do it with friends.

V is for Visiting Writer's Series

Every semester there is a line up of award winning authors that come and read their work. Just another one of the great free activities Hope College hosts.

W is for Winants Auditorium

One of the classrooms in historical Graves Hall.

X is for X-citment

That feeling you get when you know you're returning to campus after a long break.

Y is for You

Because Hope College is not Hope College without its students.

Z is for Zero Parking

I bid you good luck!