Campus Life articles from August 2002

Campus Life archives from August 2002

Letting go. (Parent's guide: to Christian Colleges.).(Brief Article)(Editorial)
August 1, 2002... It wasn't so long ago that my son was grasping my index finger, then letting go to take those first awkward yet determined steps. I winced as he careened dangerously close to a coffee table edge. Then there came the time I let go of his bike...

My biggest worry. (God & U: devotional thoughts).(children in college)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
August 1, 2002... With two children in college now, I find myself thinking--OK, worrying--about them. A lot. Are they using their time wisely? Are they studying hard? What do they do on the weekends? What are their friends like? Do they party on the...

Are her grades good enough? (Campus q & a).
August 1, 2002... I'm concerned that my daughter's grades aren't going to be high enough to get her into a good college. How big a role do grades play in the admissions process? Grades are important, and most colleges use grades to initially determine an...

Where to find it online: the Internet can be a great resource for the college search, paying for college, and learning about life at college. But you've got to know where to start. (Parent's guide: to Christian Colleges).
August 1, 2002... If your child is considering a Christian college, you've already got a great resource with the magazine you now hold in your hands. But the Internet is also a gold-mine of information to help you in the process. And it's free! As you surf...

Choosing a College. (Choosing A College).
August 1, 2002... Don't you just love a buffet--or a home-cooked potluck dinner at church? All those scrumptious choices, so many good things to choose from. And yet, too many good things to choose from. Where do you start? Where do you stop? So many choices,...

How we helped with the college choice: parents talk about the ups, downs and lessons learned along the way. (Choosing A College).
August 1, 2002... Been there, done that, survived and, yes, some of them even bought the college's T-shirt. That's how it went for the parents we talked to about their role in helping their children tackle one of life's biggest choices: where to attend...

7 Mistakes to Avoid During the College Search.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... 1 Don't fill out paperwork for your child. I've known of cases where parents have actually written their child's application essay! While that practice is blatantly unethical, it serves to make a point about college paperwork: Let your child...

College visits 101: here's how to make the most of your time and money. (Choosing A College).
August 1, 2002... It was a classic case of "good news/bad news." First, the good news (actually, great news): Kristin, my oldest daughter, wanted to attend a Christian college. Since my wife and I met at a Christian school, we have very fond memories of our time...

Paying for college.
August 1, 2002... So, you're not on the Fortune 500 list? Not even close? And you're wondering how you're going to pay for your child's college education? Join the crowd. The good news is that families rarely have to come up with the "sticker price" for a...

How we afforded a Christian education: even on a tight budget, these five families--with God's help--found a way. (Paying for College).
August 1, 2002... The price of a Christian college education can seem overwhelming. Maybe you're thinking, There's no way we could afford to send our child to a Christian college. You're not alone. The high cost of private education will stretch and strain...

Worth the cost. (Paying for College).
August 1, 2002... Looking back at the time their kids spent at a Christian college, these Sterling parents shared many stories and reasons why the benefits outweighed the costs. 1 A place to find true friends "I think a Christian education has been a...

Terms to know.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... College Scholarship Service (CSS) A service that provides the Financial Aid PROFILE Service (see below), which is required by some colleges. Cooperative Education Plan (Co-op) A program offered by some colleges that lets a student...

Dollars and sense: is your teen ready to manage money in college? We asked an expert how to best prepare. (Paying for College).
August 1, 2002... For the past 12 years, your teen's been preparing for college--memorizing so many formulas, dates and techniques in the process that she could probably publish her own textbook series. And while college classes will be a litte harder than she's...

Countdown to college cash: when it comes to paying for college, money isn't all that matters. Timing is also key. Use this handy schedule to help you and your student keep tabs on financial aid deadlines, scholarship due dates and everything in between. (Paying for College).
August 1, 2002... Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Years * Encourage your teen to work hard on improving his GPA, and to take the ACT and/or SAT at least once by spring of his junior year. Have him keep track of his activities, so he will have that record when...

Life at college.
August 1, 2002... The search is over. The choice has been made. The first tuition bill's been paid. And you've packed them up and sent them off. So, the journey's over, right? No, in many ways, it's just beginning--for your student, and for you. You're...

Is this my daughter? When Hannah came home from college the first time, I wondered what had happened to my little girl. (Life At College).
August 1, 2002... My first tip-off that my relationship with our college freshman would become decidedly different should have been obvious. The truth is, it became obvious in a way I'd never anticipated. It was early October, and fall break was fast...

12 ways to say I love you: practical things you can do when your college student needs to know you care. (Life At College).
August 1, 2002... As a college student, I love my independence. I love doing things on my own, and making my own decisions. But there are also times, especially if things haven't gone just right, when I need a little help. OK, I'll admit it straight up:...

The ultimate care package. (Life At College).(what college students want in a care package from home)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... My anticipation built as I walked down the sidewalk toward our campus post office. I had only been away at college for a month. I wasn't terribly homesick, but getting a card from someone made a day full of classes and studying a bit brighter....

"I hate it here!" What would you do if you heard those words from your son or daughter? We asked some experts how to handle typical cries of distress from college students. (Life At College).
August 1, 2002... The transition from high school senior to college freshman is monumental. Smitty Gaden of Covington, Louisiana knows this too well. In the past five years, she's survived the transition with all three of her children. She says it can feel a...

Mom! dad! I'm home! the child you sent to college might come home well, slightly changed.
August 1, 2002... SOME PANCAKES, HONEY? AH, PANCAKES! A COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES DERIVED FROM AN AMALGAM OF DESICCATED WHEAT AND OF GLU ACTOSE AN UBSTANCE He's suddently much "smarter" than everyone else in the house. YAWN WANT SOME COFFEE, SON? ...

College visits. (Special Advertising Section).
August 1, 2002... The Right Fit for College Would you buy shoes through the mail from a catalog? I know some people do, but I can't imagine that I ever would. The shoes might look great and be the right size. They could even have features I'm looking...

Where you can find them: the following schools are participating in this College Guide.
August 1, 2002... Northeast Region Baptist Bible College (PA) Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern University (PA) Geneva College (PA) Gordon College (MA) Grove City College (PA) Houghton College (NY) Lancaster Bible College (PA) Messiah...

Hugs from mom & dad. (My File on Campus).
August 1, 2002... I can't sit still. Over the past two years, I've flown between Minnesota and Colorado a bunch, but the trip never loses its excitement. My eyes gaze toward the west, my thoughts are of home, and my arms can't wait to hug my parents. I'll...