Campus Life articles from February 2001

Campus Life archives from February 2001

Packing Up Is Hard To Do.(packing for college)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... I remember the day I moved to college. Packing my bedroom into a two-door Ford Probe was one of my biggest challenges. No matter how much I pushed, pulled and rearranged, everything wasn't going to fit. And there were some things I just wasn't...

Three Things to Remember.(advice for college students)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Going off to college can seem pretty scary. You've already made a lot of big choices: large or small, secular or Christian, professional or liberal arts, urban or rural, and so on. And that's just the start. You'll give your college a lot of...

Getting Along with Your Roommate.(advice for college students)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Live with a complete stranger? Welcome to dorm life! To help you adjust to life with your new roomies, Campus Life visited some students at Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee, Illinois, to get some advice. Heidi Ankorsoras senior ...

College Without My Car?(advice for college students)
February 1, 2001... My parents have decided not to let me take my car to college. I don't know how I'm going to survive! How can I convince them it's a necessity? For a car to be a true necessity in college, you would have to be a commuting student. And I...

Welcome to College.(advice for college students)
February 1, 2001... Here are six steps that will help you adjust to your new life on campus. So you're off to college next fall, huh? Get ready to meet incredible friends, learn tons about yourself and grow in your faith like you won't believe. And be...

Ready, Set, Grow!(religious advice for college students)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... College is a great place to figure out what you really believe about God and grow in your understanding of him. Here are a few things you can do to help stretch and deepen your faith. Daily Devotions. The best way to get to know anyone,...

Treats from the Dorm Room Diner.(Brief Article)(Recipe)
February 1, 2001... It's your second week of school, and you've had cereal for the past nine meals. Getting a little tired of the cafeteria? Don't despair. Here are some tasty treats you can cook up in your dorm room: Mini Pizzas Slice an English muffin...

What a Day!(typical day in college)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Wondering what a typical day in college will be like? Here's a sneak peek... 7:00 a.m. A shrill ringing noise. I groggily pick up my alarm. It's not making a sound. Why would I be getting up at seven? I think, confused. Oh, it's my...

Homeless in Seattle.(Seattle Pacific University's Urban Plunge program teaches college students what it means to be homeless)
February 1, 2001... These college students spent a weekend on the streets and learned lessons that will last a lifetime. College life is about so much more than just sitting in the classroom, learning a lot of stuff so you can get a degree that will land you...

You know you've annoyed your roommate when ...(Humor)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... ... he "marks off" his side of the room DOING LAUNDRY IS GOOD, DOING LAUNDRY IS GOOD, DOING LAUNDRY IS GOOD, ... you become the subject of his Subliminal Messages Experiment ... she grades you on your dorm duties ... his hints...

"I'm Too Busy!".(coping with fast-pace of college life)
February 1, 2001... Before you find yourself stressed over too much to do, you'll need to make some smart choices and wise decisions. Nothing against Herman Melville, but reading Moby Dick in my high school senior English class registered a whopping zero on...

Get Packin'!(list of things to pack for college)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Moving to college? With this tear-out gear guide, you'll keep tabs on property you've already packed and stuff you've yet to stow. You probably won't take every item on this list, but at least you'll know your room will be well-equipped with...

This Is Not Your High School English Class.(time management and study habits for new college students)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Wondering what to expect from college classes? Check out these six steps for a head start. Your alarm buzzes, jarring you from much-needed sleep. You hit the snooze button and roll back over. Then suddenly you realize your mom's not around...

Excuse Me?(sophisticated techniques for excuse-making)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Forget those lame excuses? Try these justifications for premeditated procrastination... In those tenuous moments when an excuse or an explanation is necessary--for that late paper, that missed appointment, that forgotten assignment--a...

Get an Education for Life.(Baptist colleges)
February 1, 2001... AT A BAPTIST COLLEGE OR SCHOOL Choosing a college or school that is right for you can be a challenging and sometimes confusing decision. When you begin your search, the Association of Southern Baptist College and Schools invites you to...

Where you can find them.(College Guide by region)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... The following schools are participating in this College Guide Northeast Region Concordia College (NY) Eastern College (PA) Geneva College (PA) Gordon College (MA) Grove City College (PA) Houghton College (NY) Lancaster Bible College...

Afraid to Be Myself.(college student overcomes need to impress peers)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... I rolled over in bed, groggily squinting at the clock. It was already 1 p.m. The cafeteria would stop serving lunch soon. I better not go to lunch, I thought. Everyone will be in their church clothes, and I feel bad that I didn't go to church....