Group A had a blast in the canyons! After a fun-filled bus ride, we headed into this new environment. Even though it rained, we stayed in high spirits through constant singing. We also got to rappel into the canyon. Our layover days were filled with reading Into the Wild, doing our science field study, as well […]
This week has been very busy academically in preparation to leave for essentially three weeks (third expedition closely followed by Thanksgiving break!). Jacob’s history classes recently finished essays about the Revolutionary period last week—helped exponentially by Jacob’s periodic serenading with his own historical lyrical genius: songs such as “It’s All Over Now, For Me and
This week we were able to show our families the lovely campus of HMI. When we were traveling into town to see them we were all jumping up and down in our seats because we were so excited. We were all very happy to show our parents the place where we had spent 60 days prospering
What a wild week here at HMI! To start, it is currently a winter wonderland outside. We woke up this morning to a blanket of fresh powder, followed by shouts of joy from each cabin. Everyone rushed outside to admire the treasure that some students had never seen or felt before. It was quite an experience.
After a sunny three weeks on campus following first expedition, Semester 35 headed out into the Sawatch Mountain Range for the second expedition. Historically this expedition brings snow and cold hands; however, as a whole, Semester 35 was very content with the sun and unseasonably warmer weather characterizing our 10 days in the field. There
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
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
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
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
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
