Alumni

“At Hillsdale, I learned to produce good work in a short amount of time on a variety of complex topics in the classroom. That has definitely carried over into my professional day-to-day! You never know when you’ll have to write a quick 5-page report on something you’ve never heard of before. My first job out of college also happened to be for Hillsdale’s Admissions Office and I am so grateful for all the organizational and strategic professional skills I learned while recruiting great kids for the college.”

“DC is always changing - it always has new bars and restaurants, new cultural experiences, and new jobs. It is also FULL of Hillsdale grads. It’s insane how many familiar faces I see on a weekly basis. Having that pool of professional connections and good friends at my fingertips is not something to take for granted!”

“Most people don't think studying Plato would help in writing press releases, but it does. Studying English, philosophy, journalism, economics, and more in the core curriculum gave me a broad range of skills and helped me learn to adapt and succeed in new tasks. Hillsdale classes also taught me how to see through the simplistic narratives we tell ourselves and our children, and how to understand our current moment in the context of millennia of human experience.”

“While it's very different from our college years, the alumni base is an extension of the collegial spirit that brought us together at Hillsdale in the first place. I wouldn't trade my college years for the world, and I can't imagine a life without my community in D.C.”

“The College’s devotion to pursuing the truth of things and defending liberty by forming educated citizens not only nurtured an even deeper love for our country within me, but it helped me understand the principles that have governed our nation since its beginning and what’s at stake if we betray those principles. In the day-to-day work at the Department, I am able to understand the larger questions in play and the implications of decisions made. None of what we do here is without impact on the rest of the nation.”

“The alumni base in D.C. is dynamic and rich with individuals who have dedicated their lives to serving our nation. Interacting with this group of people is heartening, edifying, and greatly enjoyable. The College’s impact in Washington D.C. is evident and it is a great joy to be a part of it!”

“My Hillsdale experience was a terrific blend of personal growth and the discovery of my unique place in an ever-changing marketplace of ideas and skills. My participation in WHIP proved invaluable as lessons from campus gained real-world clarity in the capital. Blessed to work with both the Heritage Foundation and Republican Study Committee, I was greatly enriched by the internship program.”

“Hillsdale College is a very challenging place to spend one’s college years, but it is so worth it. The work is taxing and relentless, but one’s collaboration with authentic classmates and accessible professors makes it rewarding and purposeful. It is a special place that reveals talent, character, and what constitutes a purposeful life. Every facet of my life is richer for the experience.”