Campus Life articles from December 2005

Campus Life archives from December 2005

Priceless memories.(PAYING FOR COLLEGE)
December 1, 2005... Some of my favorite college memories didn't cost much. Take those late-night talks with friends. Almost every night after the library closed, we'd gather in the student union at Taylor University. There, we'd talk and laugh and pretend to study...

Win a Walkman[TM] phone!(FIND & WIN)
December 1, 2005... Getting ready for college is a lot of work, but it can be a lot easier with flan tools like Sony Ericsson's W600 Walkman TM[] Phone! You can make calls to admissions offices, take photos on campus visits, play games during downtime and rock out...

Why trust God? An acrobat's view of God's provision.(GOD & U: DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS)
December 1, 2005... When acrobats are learning their stuff, they practice over a sturdy net, just in case. When they've got their tricks down well and really want to shine, they whisk the net away and show off their fearless perfection. Growing up can feel...

An expensive lesson: I lost the scholarship and had no one to blame but myself.(MY LIFE ON CAMPUS)
December 1, 2005... It was finally here! I clicked on the e-mail from my admissions counselor and waited while the message loaded. I'd applied for a $5,000 leadership scholarship from the college I'd chosen, and I was expecting to hear good news. My high...

A plan that pays off.(PAYING FOR COLLEGE)
December 1, 2005... Finding money for college is a major part of getting ready to go. This handy schedule can help you keep up with financial aid deadlines, scholarship dates and everything in between. Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Years [] Work hard to...

Terms to know.(PAYING FOR COLLEGE)
December 1, 2005... 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 you...

Check out these 'payment plans': students share how they overcame obstacles to finding cash.(GOOD ADVICE)
December 1, 2005... It seemed hard enough to choose a college, and now you have to figure out how to pay for school, too? The search for college cash isn't easy, but it's always well worth it. Campus Life spoke with students from Belmont University in Nashville,...

Prayers about college cash.(AMEN)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Dear Jesus, You tell me not to worry about the stuff I need, but how does that work? I mean, when it comes to paying for college, there's so much to worry about! Will I get the scholarships I want? Will I spend my parents' life savings if...

Will God provide? Judy Moseman answers your questions about college.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Q When I say I'm worried about being able to pay for college, my friends and family try to reassure me by saying, "God will provide." I definitely believe God can, but should I expect him to? After all, it's not exactly a life or death issue....

My family can't afford it.(college education)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Q My mom and dad say there is no way we can possibly afford a Christian education. Is a Christian college really too expensive for a family with an "average income"? If so, it seems unfair and even unchristian that a Christian education is only...

Should I get a credit card?(college students)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Q As soon as I turned 18, I started getting all of these credit card applications in the mail. I think it would be a good idea to get one, because if I need to buy something while I'm at college, I can't just ask my parents to pay for it. But...

Is my first choice too much?(college education)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Q The college where I really want to go isn't offering much scholarship money. Going there would be very hard on my family financially. But another college that was low on my priority list has offered me a lot of scholarship money, and it...

Scholarships for average students?(CAMPUS Q & A)
December 1, 2005... Q My grades aren't that great, so I'm wondering if I should even try to apply for any scholarships. Do I have a chance at free money if I'm just an average student? A There are many scholarships that aren't tied to academic performance, so...

My parents refuse to pay.(college education)
December 1, 2005... Q My parents can afford to pay for college, but they're not Christians and they're refusing to pay for me to go to a Christian college. I don't think I can qualify for any financial aid because of my parents' income level, but I sure can't pay...

I'm jealous of my rich friend.(college education)
December 1, 2005... Q I know it's not right, but I'm really jealous of this friend of mine. Her parents are giving her a brand-new car as a high school graduation present, and because her mom and dad make big bucks, she'll have all kinds of money to spend at...

How do I find a job?(college education)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Q My parents are bugging me to get a part-time job so I can start saving money for college. But I have no idea where to start! A Think of things you really enjoy doing. Do you like being with people? Try joining the wait staff at a local...

Sharing hope on a half pipe.(UPCLOSE: PROFILES OF CHRISTIAN COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE)(Jonny Nelson)(Brief Article)(Biography)
December 1, 2005... Jonny Nelson, sophomore Crown College, Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota Youth Ministry Major God gave Jonny Nelson a vision to spread the Word through his passion for skateboarding. But he didn't know how until a traveling skateboard...

Excelling in science.(UPCLOSE: PROFILES OF CHRISTIAN COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE)(Lia Brant)(Brief Article)(Biography)
December 1, 2005... Lia Brant, senior George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon Biology and History Major Last year, Lia Brant was one of the 24 honorable mention winners in USA Today's All-USA College Academic Team competition. In 2002, she was...

Fighting porn.(UPCLOSE: PROFILES OF CHRISTIAN COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE)(Paul Blankenship)(Brief Article)(Biography)
December 1, 2005... Paul Blankenship, 2005 graduate Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, California Sociology Major When Paul Blankenship was talking to friends one night about troubling social issues, he brought up pornography. He knew the Bible clearly...

Cure your cash confusion: what you need to know to get the money you need.(PAYING FOR COLLEGE)
December 1, 2005... You've probably got a ton of questions about financial aid and paying for college. We know. We've heard them. And we've found answers to many of the questions you and your parents are asking. Paying for college seems overwhelming. Where do...

Financial aid 101: expert advice for a successful money search.(PAYING FOR COLLEGE)(Interview)
December 1, 2005... OK, so you've narrowed down your list of top colleges. But don't relax just yet--now you have to figure out how to pay for school! Most students will need to add loans and grants to their college savings and scholarships. But what grants are...

Three students, three strategies: how students from very different financial backgrounds manage their money wisely.(PAYING FOR COLLEGE)(Elisabeth Wilson, Chad Sloan, Alisha Reeves )
December 1, 2005... Wondering how you will pay for a Christian college education? Whether you have a huge college savings, have a little help, or are going at it alone, you'll still have to budget your money. Here are the stories of three students from different...

Are you clueless about the cost? What you know about what things cost will make or break your college budget.(PAYING FOR COLLEGE)
December 1, 2005... How much do you know about the price of life's essentials? When it's time to manage your own money, will you be prepared for the cost of living, or will you be in constant sticker shock? Take this quiz and find out if you know much about basic...

Got it, spent it! By the time I entered college, my spending was out of control.(PAYING FOR COLLEGE)
December 1, 2005... For as long as I can remember, I've always felt an immediate need to part with a dollar as soon as I get it. It's simple, really. I see something I want and since I know I have the money to get it, I just think, Why not? I don't think about...

The 2005-2006 financial aid directory.(PAYING FOR COLLEGE)(Directory)
December 1, 2005... Throughout the first part of this specially focused issue of Campus Life, you've received a lot of facts, information and personal stories that we hope will help as you think about college costs. Now let's be more specific--as in specific...

Web directory: colleges and universities.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Directory)
December 1, 2005... Short on budget? Not enough time? How can you possibly make the best decision about which college to attend if you don't have the time or money to visit each one? Using the Web is an easy way to save you time, save you money, and...

Last minute.(scholarships)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Invest now Invest in truth and wisdom, discipline and Good sense and don't part with them --Proverbs 23:23, cev Click here for scholarships * finaid.org * fastweb.com * srnexpress.com/index.cfm wiredscholarship.com...