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Semester 35: “A busy and amazing week here at HMI”

With the academic year in full-swing, it almost goes without saying that we spend much of time engaged in our awesome classes. But there is also so much more to the HMI experience! Here is a quick look at other parts of our life on campus: Every morning on campus begins with AMX(morning exercise). Monday we had the […]

Semester

Semester 35: “A busy and amazing week here at HMI”

With the academic year in full-swing, it almost goes without saying that we spend much of time engaged in our awesome classes. But there is also so much more to the HMI experience! Here is a quick look at other parts of our life on campus: Every morning on campus begins with AMX(morning exercise). Monday we had the

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People of HMI

In this week’s episode of People of HMI, Gabby Feizbakhsh shares how his passion for HMItriumphed over the obstacles he faced to get here. Check it out!

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Semester 35: “Never a dull moment on campus”

We are in the midst of our second full week of classes! In US History we discussed American identity and American exceptionalism and how it applies to our view of history. It was an intense talk that led us to draw conclusions on our own viewpoints and think critically about historical analysis. In Spanish, we discussed how

Semester

Semester 35: “Never a dull moment on campus”

We are in the midst of our second full week of classes! In US History we discussed American identity and American exceptionalism and how it applies to our view of history. It was an intense talk that led us to draw conclusions on our own viewpoints and think critically about historical analysis. In Spanish, we discussed how

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Semester 35: First Expedition

Over the past two weeks, Semester 35 explored the Sawatch mountain range in five expedition groups, all of which had incredible and transformative experiences. As feet were our sole means of transportation, hiking was one of the most significant parts of the day.  A designated student Leader of the Day (LOD) exercised decision-making and leadership

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Semester 35: “We are off on our first big adventure!”

Hello everyone!  You will read this after we have left for expedition, but we write this first update as we pack and get ready to leave on the trip. Though this is only Day 4, the happy sounds coming from campus make it seem as if we have been in Leadville for much longer! School

Summer Term

Summer Term 2015: 2nd Expedition

Eight days ago we set out for our second and final expedition at HMI! Further exploring the Sawatch mountain range, we used what we learned on campus to make our experience even more exciting. As we traveled in our three separate groups, we bonded over long hiking days through the mountains and pounds of macaroni. At

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Summer Term

Summer Term 2015: Classes, climbing, and catching fish!

This week we enjoyed a wide variety of activities and classes. For our science class, we drove to the nearby town of Frisco to research the effects that pine beetles can have on forests.  For our humanities class, we completed our Humans of Leadville project that helped build our sense place here in Leadville. For our

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