There’s no doubt about it: the process of searching for, applying for, and transitioning into college can be anxiety inducing. It’s also very exciting, but there can be some stressors that come into play along the way. Between selecting the right school, figuring out financial aid, shopping for school supplies, moving into...
Read moreMany a student meets their spouse at college…and many a student dates (or doesn’t date) and finds out that a significant other isn’t as easy to find as he or she first thought. College seems like a prime locale for meeting those of the opposite sex, and everyone knows that the roller coaster of love
Read moreLong answer short: absolutely. Choosing a church while you’re attending college can be tough, though. After all, if you’ve attended the same church with your family for your entire life, you may not have expected that you would be responsible for choosing a new community of believers to worship God with. Many students who...
Read moreWhile it may be a temporary living space that you share with several other roommates, your dorm room is still your home for the rest of the year at school. There’s something about intentionally setting up and decorating a space that can turn any sort of living situation into a place you feel safe and
Read moreIn our ever-evolving world of technology, the use of laptops and other devices is on the rise. If you haven’t already been using some version of this tech in high school (and chances are, you definitely have), you’ll certainly need to look into purchasing a computer of some sort for college. Gone are the days
Read moreMost colleges and universities have a variety of safety measures in place in order to keep students and faculty safe. However, the reality is that we live in a broken world, and unfortunately, college campuses are among a variety of locations where crime and abuse can occur. The Bible certainly doesn’t encourage us to live
Read moreSo much of your time in high school is focused on preparing for the future. There are AP courses, options like Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), meetings with your guidance counselor, and classes on life skills, such as finances. But with all this preparation, how can you know if you’re truly ready for college? With
Read moreIt’s a well-known fact: most college students are near broke. Between student loans, the atrocious pricing of textbooks, and the lack of time to work a full-time job, money for gas, food, clothes, and entertainment can be pretty scarce. And what about a savings account? If you find yourself staring at your checking account, fearing...
Read moreWhen it comes to devotions—a time set aside (often each day) to spend time with the Lord—many of us cringe. Yeahhhh, haven’t done that for a good two or three weeks now. The thing is, when it comes to getting in the Word and talking with God, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to the dilemma that is sticking
Read moreAh, finals week. The late-night hours filled with studying, the gobs of students taking espresso shots on the hour, the feelings of stress buzzing like electricity in the air. At the end of each semester, finals week strikes, and students across campus lean in, put their heads down, and push through the barrage of studying, paper-writing...
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