Campus Life articles from August 2003

Campus Life archives from August 2003

Better than good advice. (Parent's Guide).
August 1, 2003... What could be more important than searching for that just-right college for your child? Your values during the search for that just-right college. Let me explain. Not long ago my son's Christian school had a spiritual emphasis...

My plan, or God's? When it came to her future, my daughter seemed to be floundering. (God & U: devotional thoughts).
August 1, 2003... My stomach tightened as we edged closer toward The Topic. My husband, Rich, and I had met two other couples at a restaurant. As we nibbled on our dinner salads, our conversation lingered over our college-aged children. At one time we'd all...

What's a parent to do? Current students and recent graduates of Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California, offer their best advice for parents. (Good Advice).
August 1, 2003... When my mom and I visited colleges, I was able to see how they were similar or different from the images I had in my mind. I'd encourage parents to visit schools with your student, eat at the cafeteria, go to chapel and attend a class. Your...

Find it online: check out these websites for helpful information. (Parent's Guide).
August 1, 2003... For anyone interested in a Christian college, this parent's guide is a great resource. But the Internet is also a goldmine of information to help you in the process. And it's free! As you surf the following sites, be sure to look for...

My husband and I can't agree. (Campus Q & A).
August 1, 2003... Q My husband and I simply cannot agree on how to best help our son look for a college. My husband keeps stressing financial security and finding a career path that's going to assure our son a job (and a good one) when he finishes college. He's...

But can she get a job? (Campus Q & A).
August 1, 2003... Q I keep hearing about the value of a liberal arts education. But I attended a small technical college, and I've enjoyed a fairly successful career. My daughter is really sold on liberal arts colleges. But I keep hearing about liberal arts...

The guidance counselor isn't helpful. (Campus Q & A).
August 1, 2003... Q My wife and I are very interested in helping our son choose the right school and find scholarships he can apply for. Unfortunately, we feel like we're not getting the help we need from my son's guidance counselor--especially when it comes to...

Help for learning disabilities? (Campus Q & A).
August 1, 2003... Q My son has a learning disability and has always received help from special programs at his private Christian school. His grades have always been good, yet I wonder about his future education. He really wants to go to college and I don't want...

How important are "student services?" (Campus Q & A).
August 1, 2003... Q We've heard a lot about making sure the academic and social programs at a college are solid. Our daughter also inspected dorm rooms and ate in the cafeterias at the schools we visited. Are there other services we should be aware of as we're...

The comparison game. (Campus Q & A).
August 1, 2003... Q Each week I get together with my friends for coffee and the conversation always turns to the Christian colleges we're looking into for our children. Invariably, the comparison game begins. They all seem to think that one particular college is...

How honest should we be? (Campus Q & A).
August 1, 2003... Q My son has been pretty far from the Lord and has done many sinful things. But now that he's entering his senior year in high school, he's rededicated his life to Christ. He wants to serve God with all of his heart. He also wants to attend a...

What if she falls in love? (Campus Q & A).
August 1, 2003... Q The pastor of my church said there's a good chance my daughter will "meet the man of her dreams" when she goes off to a Christian college next year. He said it to be reassuring, since some kids who go off to secular schools end up getting...

Choosing a college.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Major decisions can be overwhelming. Whether you're searching for a new car or planning to move into another neighborhood, you can't help but feel bossed down by all the details you must consider and evaluate. To make any big decision...

Why consider a Christian college? Christian educators discuss the value of integrating faith and learning. (Choosing A College).(Interview)
August 1, 2003... As caring parents, we want our children to have the best educational experience possible. And the best experience available, say Christian educators, is one that will nurture our sons and daughters both intellectually and spiritually. With this...

College search essentials: what you need to know to help your child through the college search. (Choosing A College).
August 1, 2003... College fairs, campus visits, applications and so many choices. From start to finish, the college search can be overwhelming and often confusing. Here's an overview of the whole process, complete with answers to the questions parents most often...

Be a team player: your involvement is crucial during your child's college search. (Choosing A College).
August 1, 2003... When it's time for the college search, there's bound to be some stress and tension between parents and their teens. Sometimes it can all feel quite overwhelming. Here's how one mom described a college visit with her daughter: "We were...

College choice worksheet: use this page to help you and your teen narrow your college choices. (Choosing A College).
August 1, 2003... Instructions: Make copies of the worksheet for yourself, your spouse and your child. Each of you can take some time to fill out the worksheet on your own, checking all options that apply. Then, schedule a family meeting so each of you can share...

Parenting your college-bound teen: a leader in Christian education offers timely advice. (Choosing A College).
August 1, 2003... Think about those questions you had when you got ready to send your child to preschool or kindergarten: Is this really the best place for him? Will she be OK? What will his teacher be like? Why do all the other kids look so...

Paying for college.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Money. It's usually the toughest topic for parents of college-bound teens. Sometimes an entire college decision is built on it. And it kind of makes sense. If you can't afford it, your child can't go there, right? Our encouragement: Don't...

Cash in on financial aid: improve your chances for aid by avoiding five common mistakes. (Paying For College).
August 1, 2003... You've browsed through brochures, talked to admissions counselors and surfed through college websites. Finally, your student has decided on his or her dream college. And while your college student-to-be is mulling over possible majors, the one...

Financial aid terms. (Paying For College).(Directory)
August 1, 2003... College Scholarship Service (CSS) A service that provides thc Financial Aid PROFILE Service (sec below), which some colleges usc in awarding nonfederal aid. Cooperative Education Plan (Co-op) A program offered by some colleges that...

We can't afford it ... can we? At first, these five families believed the price of a Christian education was too high. (Paying For College).
August 1, 2003... Feeling like you'd never be able to afford a Christian education? You're not alone. These five families knew the value of a Christian college education, but weren't sure they could afford it. Here are their stories. Money Matters ...

Money sense: these parents share how they helped their students adjust to the financial realities of college. (Paying For College).
August 1, 2003... If you're like most Christian parents, you've put some thought and energy into teaching your children how to use money wisely. From the time they got their first dollar from the Tooth Fairy, you showed them what to tithe and what to save. Later...

What about insurance: here's what you need to know about health insurance for your college student. (Paying For College).
August 1, 2003... Protecting the health of your gets considerably more complicated once he or she hits campus. Your family will have to figure out the best ways for your child to be insured. Should your son participate in the college-sponsored health plan? How...

Countdown to college cash. (Paying For College).
August 1, 2003... Use this handy schedule to keep tabs on financial aid deadlines, scholarship due dates and everything in between. Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Years * Encourage your teen to work hard on improving his GPA, and to take the ACT and/or...

Life at college.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
August 1, 2003... One day your child is a tiny baby, smiling and cooing in a crib. The next day--oh, it seems like the next day--your grown up kid is packing up and heading off to a strange new world called college. But your child isn't the only one in an...

Goodbye son ... goodbye Mom: a son discovers independence, and a parent learns to let go. (Life At College).
August 1, 2003... The emotional intensity between my son and me is almost electric as he packs what seems like his entire room into his already overloaded car. "Son, you don't need to take everything," I remind John. "You're right, Mom. If I need it later,...

Seniorities and the midlife crisis: you and your teen can grow together through this season of change. (Life At College).
August 1, 2003... Senioritis is a common disease--but it's rarely fatal." Those words of wisdom were delivered with a chuckle from a friend who happens to be a high school counselor. I'd dropped by her office to chat and she was waxing eloquent about symptoms of...

Majors matrix.
August 1, 2003... Major Matrix ACCOUNTING ART BIBLE BIOLOGY Northeastern Region Eastern Nazarene College (MA) M Eastern University (PA) M M M M...

Reminders of home: now that I was away at college, family traditions seemed more important than ever. (My Life On Campus).
August 1, 2003... It was three Saturdays before Christmas, which also meant the last week of finals. I was looking forward to going home, putting my ornaments on the tree, and hanging out with my family. However, I was not looking forward to the late nights of...