Hope College Reviews

"I had a very positive experience at my college. First, when comparing academics to my friends at other schools, my college’s program was consistently more rigorous and placed a greater emphasis on real world application. My teacher education program covered a wide range of, not just content and instructional techniques, but also common challenges and obstacles that teachers face during day to day teaching. As a result, I was consistently well prepared for interviews and teaching. Second, my college has a very robust general education program, so I had to take courses outside of my major (Math Education). Some might see this as a con, but I loved that my school did this. I was able to take classes in history, religion, German, music, and art. All of these are courses that I would have never been exposed to if I only had to take my major classes. Though sometimes I felt that it was a little bit silly that I had to take all of these classes, just to be a math teacher. Yet, 4 years out of college, I have been pleasantly surpised with how often I have been able to use what I have learned in these classes in my daily life. Is it every day? No, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth learning things that aren’t just for your career. Last, I had the privilege of having some truly incredible professors at my college. Professors that care about what they are teaching and, at the same time, care about their students and are interested in our lives. Many of my professors went above and beyond to suport me and I continue to be grateful for the impact they have had on my life. Overall, my experience at my school was excellent and I would recommend it to anyone seeking a great college with academically challenging classes and a supportive network.Read Less"

"Hope College is a great place to receive an education! The classes are academically rigorous, but you will leaving feeling prepared for the next stage in life whether that be graduate/professional school or the working world. Because of the smaller class sizes, professors are able and willing to work side by side with you to ensure your academic success."

"My time at Hope College was exactly what I was looking for. The liberal arts nature of the institution insured that I had exposure to a variety of academic disciplines, as well as a variety of experiences outside the classroom as well. In both the academic and social sense the experiences that I had there were inclusive, real, and fun. Hope College was, and is, a community focused environment. As a result, I do not hesitate to say that I learned from classmates and professors alike as they brought enthusiasm and insight into all that they did. During my time at Hope, I matured, I grew, and I developed a passion for learning and people--ultimately yielding the confidence to attend a graduate program and know that I would have continued life-long success after I left.Read Less"

"While Hope College has a good academic reputation, I feel that they stress too much about the importance of a liberal arts education rather than what is actually valuable in the job market. While I did choose my own majors and am now finally on the right career path toward graduate school, I have struggled financially since graduating."

"Hope College is not only a school where you attend to earn an education, it is also a school that strongly encourages students to be successful in all areas of their life. Hope provides many resources for students to become involved on campus as well as connect with alumni to further those connections outside of Hope. When a student graduates from Hope, they leave with a feeling of success and are equipped to be leaders in whichever field of work they choose. My overall experience at Hope was amazing and I would highly encourage students to attend.Read Less"

"Hope College is like a big dog in a small dog's body. It was a great experience, a home-away-from-home, a place where I met some of the best friends of my life, and ultimately, grew into a person who can think critically, work on a team, and be a positive, Christian example and contributor in our global society. I would very highly recommend Hope College!"

"While my education was valuable when it came to shaping my worldview, upon graduation I found that I could not get a job with just a BA in Psychology. So, I decided to take the quickest route I thought possible and continue on to go for my Master of Social Work, thinking I could counsel people. This was a mistake, and a costly mistake, both in time and money. I wish that I had spent more time weighing my options and deciding what would be the best path for me. I now have finally taken an extra year of undergraduate school to get all of the prerequisites required to go to graduate school for either speech-language pathology or audiology. Because I am not 100% sure on which one out of the two I prefer, I am taking a break from school currently and will work full time. My main piece of advice is that if you get a bachelor's in psychology, be prepared to make decisions about what kind of graduate schooling you want, and consider options that you may not have thought you wanted before. Now, I just know that I want a good job where I can have a private practice and contribute something positive to the world while doing it. However, I no longer feel like I have the ability to single-handedly save the world or even offer sage advice as a counselor, which is why I am going the more scientific route for graduate school.Read Less"

"Hope College was a great school and they more than prepared me for the social work field."