Campus Life articles from October 2004

Campus Life archives from October 2004

Right choice.(Choosing A College)(Column)
October 1, 2004... Not too long ago, a friend told me about a new ministry opportunity, she'd heard about. It sounded really interesting, but it was very time-consuming. I wasn't sure if I should get involved. Was this a "God opportunity" I should take, or simply...

Win a PDA!(Find & Win)
October 1, 2004... Sure, getting ready for the SAT involves some hard work, but that doesn't mean you can't have any fun while you prepare! We're giving away 10 iQuest[R] handheld PDAs with software cartridges to help you study. How to win? Just search this issue...

Right school, stronger faith: it's not so much about where you go. It's more about who you become.(God & U: devotional thoughts)
October 1, 2004... When it comes to the college search, it's easy to get caught up in the need to find the perfect college. Then there's all the work of taking tests, writing essays and applying to get into that school--not to mention waiting to hear back from...

College countdown checklist.(Choosing A College)
October 1, 2004... 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...

College choice worksheet: use this page to help you and your parents narrow your college choices.(Choosing A College)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Instructions: Make copies of the worksheet for yourself and your parents. 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 your...

Make your visit count.(Good Advice)
October 1, 2004... You've done research. You've taken virtual tours online and made a short list of possible schools. Now, you're standing on a campus for the first time to see what you really think of it. What's the best way to get the information you need?...

Prayers for the college search.(Choosing A College)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Lord, My parents are driving me crazy. They think I should start checking out schools. They think I should write essays, fill out applications and, well, get going right now! Maybe they have a point. But there's so much to do, I don't even...

My parents and I disagree.(Campus Q & A)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Q My parents and I have really different ideas about what's important in a school. I'm looking for a place with a lot of good ministry opportunities, but they want me to really zero in on a major and use that criterion to choose a school. We're...

Ruined my chances?(Campus Q & A)
October 1, 2004... Q I'm a fairly smart person, but I pretty much blew off my first three years of high school. My job and hanging out with friends were a lot more important to me than studying. When I took the SAT, my score was way above average. I'm afraid my...

I will need help.(Campus Q & A)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Q I have a learning disability. Up until now, I've always been able to get the help I needed in school--I take special classes, and sometimes my teachers allow me to have extra time to complete tests in class. I've also worked a lot with...

Not many minority students.(Campus Q & A)
October 1, 2004... Q I was really excited about looking at Christian colleges, until I realized that many of them have a really low population of ethnic minorities. I'm African American, and I'm just not very excited about being in a place where many students are...

Should I try again?(Campus Q & A)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Q I was so sure about attending a certain college until I visited. I just didn't have a great experience there. But it's a great school and I have friends who go there and love it, Did I just have a bad visit or should I mark it off my list?...

Two good options.(Campus Q & A)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Q I'm having an awful time deciding between a Bible college and a Christian liberal arts college. I have a friend at a Bible college and she really seems to be learning so much about walking with God, and feels I could learn a lot there, too I...

Can Christian college survive me?(Campus Q & A)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Q I want to go to a Christian college, but I also want a certain amount of freedom. I've always been someone who's a bit of an "alternative person." Not that I do anything bad, I just dress differently than a lot of people and have ideas that...

Can I tell my parents to back off?(Campus Q & A)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Q My parents insist on reading every application essay I write. They read it and criticize it and offer all these ideas for changes. I think their ideas are good sometimes, but I just get tired of making so many changes. If I do what they want...

God and the choice: discovering God's place in your college search.(Choosing A College)
October 1, 2004... Josh entered my office for his sixth-period appointment. He didn't joke around. He didn't smile. He didn't come across as the self-assured, confident guy I knew him to be. I'm a guidance counselor at a Christian high school. Josh had been...

How do I get started? What you need to know to get ready for college.(Choosing A College)
October 1, 2004... You've probably got a ton of questions about getting ready for college--including questions about what you can be doing now, while you're still in high school. Here are some of your typical questions--and some solid answers to help you...

Why I chose a Christian college: I knew the right college would help shape me in God's image.(Choosing A College)
October 1, 2004... Where are you going to college next fall?" During our senior year of high school, my friends and I answered that question more times than we could count. Many of my friends were going to well-known state universities or local colleges, so when...

Six tips for a sane search: cut your search stress by starting out right.(Choosing A College)
October 1, 2004... Exhausted looks, slumped shoulders, extreme stress--all are symptoms of an illness I call "Severe College Search Frustration." I've been a guidance counselor long enough to recognize the signs. I've also learned the college search, will...

Finding the perfect fit: how do you find the school that's right for you? Three students tell their stories.(Choosing A College)
October 1, 2004... Have you felt like you're alone in your search for the right school? You're not. Hundreds of thousands of high school students are also browsing brochures, checking websites, visiting campuses and biting their nails over which school looks...

Make your essay stand out; a well-written essay captures the person you'd like the school to meet.(Choosing A College)
October 1, 2004... You might ask yourself, "Why do I have to write an admissions essay? Don't I get enough of that in English class? Besides, what can 1,500 words on a piece of paper really tell anybody about me?" Plenty, especially if you've written the...

How to strengthen a weak application: past problems don't have to mean rejection.(Choosing A College)
October 1, 2004... By now, you know it's important to make a good first t impression on your college applications. But what if there are problems with important parts of your applications--like your GPA, test scores or student record? We asked four admissions...

Real life, real faith: three students. Three campuses. One amazing faith.(Choosing A College)
October 1, 2004... College is a time of continued learning and preparing for a career, but obviously a Christian college can influence your faith. But how? A Christian college is a place for learning about the Bible, for figuring out who you are, for fellowship...

Neat freak or mess maker? The way you organize your life will affect your college search.(College Guide Quiz)
October 1, 2004... What's organization got to do with the college search? Plenty. If you're disorganized, you'll probably end up misplacing important paperwork and missing essential deadlines. If you're an over-the-top perfectionist, you'll probably organize...

Me? At a Christian college? It didn't make sense to turn down a full-ride scholarship and a chance at fame.(Choosing A College)
October 1, 2004... What is going on here? I looked around the auditorium. It seemed that everyone but me was singing to loud, upbeat music. Some people had their hands raised in the air. This is really strange. I'd expected a Christian college to be...

It's my decision! My parents and I just couldn't agree.(Choosing A College)
October 1, 2004... One night during my junior year in high school, Dad sat me at the dinner table to discuss how my college search was going. Pulling out a notepad, he asked me to list the schools I was considering. As I wrote the first name, he looked confused....

This wasn't in the catalog! Make a movie? Start a coffee shop? Pitch an idea to NASA? These Christian college students did.(Choosing A College)
October 1, 2004... You probably know the important things to look for in a college: the right major, good relationships, ways to grow in faith. Then there are those things like checking out the dorms, eating at the cafeteria and going to a chapel visit. But...

Web directory.(Special Advertising Section)(Brief Article)(Directory)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... 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 put you...

Nothing like being there: a humorously helpful guide to your college visit.(Choosing A College)
October 1, 2004... You're sure you've found the perfect college. You've considered all the crucial factors: guy-to-girl ratio, pizza delivery options and proximity to the beach. And you know you'll be accepted, because your parents had to rent a storage unit to...

The 2004-2005 Christian college directory.(Choosing A College)(Directory)
October 1, 2004... 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...

Majors matrix.(Illustration)
October 1, 2004... Majors Matrix ACCOUNTING ART BIBLE BIOLOGY Northeast Region Baptist Bible College (PA) M Eastern Nazarene University M M (MA)...

Confessions of a clueless senior: everyone was so sure about their plans ... except me.(My Life On Campus)
October 1, 2004... Table for four? Right this way," the hostess said, leading my friends and me toward a checker-patterned booth. "Hey, Paula, we'll have our usual," I called to the waitress heading toward us. Paula often served my friends and me when we met...