Campus Life articles from February 2002

Campus Life archives from February 2002

What had I done? (Life at College).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Christmas lights lit up the tiny dorm room and Nat King Cole's "The Christmas Song" played from my stereo. I couldn't believe the holiday season was already in full swing Time flies! All I had left was a week of finals--and then Christmas...

Grand prize: one grand! we'll give $1,000 to the student who can best tell us why they want to go to a Christian college. (Contest).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... This special issue of Campus Life is all about life at a Christian college, where many rich experiences await you. And we'd like to make those experiences just a bit, umm, richer. Like a thousand bucks richer. Yes, you can win $1,000...

Are you ready for a change? (God & U: devotional thoughts to prepare you for college).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... There's just no avoiding it. Life is full of changes. And as you head off to college, you'll probably experience some pretty big ones. You're growing up, moving away, figuring out who you are and who you want to be. It's a fun time, but it can...

Make the most of your first year. (Good advice: college student share their insights).
February 1, 2002... Freshman year make you nervous? Afraid make mistakes? Well, you will, but every freshman does! That's why we talked to former freshmen who have been there, done that. We asked several students at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, what...

Don't leave home without it. (Life at College).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Moving to college? With this tear-out checklist, you'll keep tabs on property you've already packed and stuff you've yet to stow. You probably won't take every item, but at least you'll know your room will be well-equipped with the necessities....

Afraid of losing my best friend. (Campus Q & A: Judy Moseman answers your questions about college).
February 1, 2002... Q. My best friend and I are going to different colleges. I don't want to lose her friendship, but I know it will be hard being so far apart. What can I do to keep our friendship strong? Is that even realistic? A. It is realistic to keep...

You're there. Now what? You can get off to a great start in your first few days on campus. Here's how! (Life at College).
February 1, 2002... Lisa Lewis had no idea what to expect when she joined the rest of her freshman class on an overnight trip during college orientation. The only hint she'd been given about the weekend's activities? Wear grubby clothes. It wasn't long before...

Get plugged in on campus: here's how to build a friendship group that offers encouragement, support and accountability. (Life at College).
February 1, 2002... One of the most challenging and encouraging aspects of my college life was definitely belonging to an accountability group. When I felt the pressure mounting after the first week of my first semester, older friends kept telling me what a...

How to avoid roommate disasters: 10 tips for living with just about anyone. (Life at College).
February 1, 2002... So it's a done deal. You've made your college choice. You've paid your deposit. Now you're ready to go. But as you pull down streamers left over from your graduation party, a crucial question lingers: What will my roommate be like? ...

College classes you'll never see.
February 1, 2002... Physics 308: Precision Pencil Tossing [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Phys Ed 144: Advanced Game Boy Techniques [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] English Lit 394: The Hidden Agenda of Dr. Seuss [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Psychology 813: Mood...

Taylor-made service: after the terrorist attacks, 99 students from Indiana's Taylor University drove to New York to help however they could. (Life at College).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Like the rest of America, Leandro Montoya watched on TV as New York's World Trade Center collapsed to the ground after the terrorist attacks of September 11. For the next few days, Leandro, a sophomore at Indiana's Taylor University,...

Study secrets for college success: three profs offer fool-proof tips for making the grade and more. (Life at College).
February 1, 2002... Tomorrow's the test, and your professor warned it would be the biggest thing since the Tickle-Me-Elmo craze. You were sitting in the front row yesterday when he described this monster in all its gory details. Forty multiple-choice...

How not to write a college paper. (Life at College).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... 1. Sit in a straight, comfortable chair in a well-lighted place with plenty of freshly sharpened pencils. 2. Read over the assignment carefully, to make certain you understand it. 3. Walk down to the vending machines and buy some...

Handling Stress. (Haven't Got a Prayer?).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Almighty God, release me from the anxieties of this world. Help me to turn my cares over to you. You've said in your Word that we should not be anxious about anything, but in everything, through prayer and supplication, make our requests known...

Dorm Relationships. (Haven't Got a Prayer?).(Brief Article)(Poem)
February 1, 2002... Dorm Relationships Lord, thou has taught us that all who come our way are our neighbors. But hear our prayer for those with whom we come in daily contact because they live close to us. Help us to be good...

Guide Me Today. (Haven't Got a Prayer?).(Brief Article)(Poem)
February 1, 2002... Guide Me Today My God, I give you this day. I offer you, now, all the good that I shall do and I promise to accept, for love of you, all of the difficulty that I shall meet. Help me to conduct...

Help with My Studies. (Haven't Got a Prayer?).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Help with My Studies O Lord, who is the fountain of all wisdom and learning, you have given me the years of my youth to learn the arts and skills necessary for an honest and holy life. Enlighten my mind, ...

When I'm Feeling Lonely. (Haven't Got a Prayer?).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... When I'm Feeling Lonely O Lord Jesus, Please abide with me. Dispel my deep loneliness! No one can be my companion forever, but you are the Lord who is everywhere, present at all times. Only you are my dear ...

A Desire for True Knowledge. (Haven't Got a Prayer?).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... A Desire for True Knowledge Good Lord, you have refreshed our souls with the streams of knowledge; lead us at last to yourself, the source and spring of knowledge. --Alcuin of York early Christian scholar 735-804...

Go ahead, get in the game: whether it's basketball, bowling or water balloons, intramurals are a great way to get involved on campus. (Life at College).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Need a study break? Well, if you don't right now, you will when you start college. You don't want your brain to go into overload and the vending machine to become your best friend. Instead, one of the best ways to satisfy that study break...

What happened to my plan: when I went away to college, I knew exactly what I wanted to study and what I would do for the rest of my life. But God had different plans. (Life at College).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... I was so excited about going to college. Finally, after four agonizing years of seemingly meaningless classes in high school, I was going to pursue my dreams. I was going to become a teacher. That's what I'd wanted to do since I was about 5...

Where you can find them: the following schools are participating in this college guide.(Christian colleges and universities)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Northeast Region Baptist Bible College (PA) Eastern College (PA) Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Elim Bible Institute (NY) Geneva College (PA) Gordon College (MA) Grove City College (PA) Houghton College (NY) Lancaster Bible...

Majors matrix.(majors offered by Christian colleges and universities)
February 1, 2002... ACCOUNTING ART BIBLE BIOLOGY Northeast Region Baptist Bible College (PA) M Eastern College (PA) M M M M Eastern Nazarene College (MA)...

Tests stressed me out! (My Life on Campus).(narrative)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... I grabbed a pen from my backpack and reluctantly sat down. The professor was saying something, but I had no idea what. All I could hear was the thumping of my heart, which seemed to be getting louder and louder. I wondered if the girl sitting...