Campus Life articles from October 2001

Campus Life archives from October 2001

"The Right Place for Me".(Christian colleges)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... She's got great looks, a fabulous smile, and a terrific personality. And, oh yeah, she's one of the best college basketball players in the country. She was a three-time conference player of the year at the University of California-Santa...

What If Your Plans Fail?(prayer and faith in making plans)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... So, you thought you knew where you were headed. You had your dream school pegged, and you'd pretty much tossed out the other applications. Then wham! The door was shut in your face. You step back, a little bewildered. You wonder if that really...

College Countdown Checklist.(planning for college during high school years)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... No matter what year you are in high school, it's never too early to start planning for college. This handy tear-out timeline will help you keep up with significant dates and deadlines. Grade 9: Fall [] Chat with your guidance counselor...

How We Made the College Choice.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... When making a major decision, like where to go to college, it's good to get advice from people who've already "been there, done that." This is why we talked to some students at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We hope their...

I Disagree with My Parents.(college selection)
October 1, 2001... Q. My parents want me to go to a big state school. That's what they both did, and they loved it. But I think I'd rather go to a smaller Christian college. How can I convince them that what worked for them might not be the best place for me? ...

The Search Is On.(college selection)
October 1, 2001... We asked six experts for their advice on choosing a school that's right for you. Our Panel of Pros: Andrea Helmuth, Director of Admissions Bethel College--Mishawaka, Indiana Linda Kurtz Dean of Admissions Roberts Wesleyan...

Where Should I Go, God?(faith and prayer in college selection)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Prayers to guide you through your college search. We beseech you, O Lord, to enlighten our minds and strengthen our wills, that we may know what we ought to do, and be enabled to do it, through the grace of your most Holy Spirit, and for...

Check It Out.(visiting campuses of prospective colleges)
October 1, 2001... A campus visit is a must when making your college choice. A campus visit can be the most important step in choosing the college that's right for you. That's why Campus Life decided to tag along and find out what it's like. I packed my...

Finding My Fit.(criteria for choosing a college)
October 1, 2001... What classes did I enjoy most? What was I good at? What values were important to me? These questions helped guide me in my college search. All through high school, I thought about college. I'd visited friends at various schools, just...

Why I Chose a Christian College.
October 1, 2001... These students were sure a Christian college wasn't right for them. So what changed their minds? For some students, the decision to attend a Christian college is easy: they've always dreamed of going, and they want faith to be central in...

Lame Reasons for Making the College Choice.(Humor)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Their intramural tiddlywinks program is the best in both Dakotas combined! FWEEET 10 YARDS FOR UNSPORTMANLIKE... UM... ER... "TIDDLYING" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Their list of "distinguished alumni" is topped by a guy who...

A Great Place to Serve.(colleges' role in community service)
October 1, 2001... College will give you plenty of opportunities to roll up your sleeves and make a difference. While you're checking out all the obvious criteria for choosing a college--stuff like size, location, majors, and so forth-don't forget to ask...

The Real World.(applications of Christian education in daily life)
October 1, 2001... Six grads tell how their Christian education prepared them for life after college Eric Poland Anderson University Anderson, Indiana 1995 grad Major: mass communications Career: Eric works as a producer for big networks like...

CampusLife.(college Web site directory)(Brief Article)(Directory)
October 1, 2001... WEB DIRECTORY COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES * 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 2001-2002 Christian College Directory.(Directory)
October 1, 2001... It's tough to make a decision if you don't know what your choices are, isn't it? Well, that's why we've put all this info together for you. On the following pages, you'll find more schools than you probably knew existed, and each one includes...

Help! I Can't Decide!(attending or not attending college)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2001... Tired of trying to figure out my future, I plopped down on the couch and let out a big sigh. "I think you're making this too hard, Alyssa," Mom said with concern. I knew she was trying to encourage me, but it wasn't exactly working. Trying to...