Campus Life articles from October 2005

Campus Life archives from October 2005

Picture perfect.(CHOOSING A COLLEGE)(Editorial)
October 1, 2005... Just last week, I finished a photo scrapbook I'd been working on for my sister Carmella. I was the family photographer at her graduation from South Carolina's Anderson College a few months ago. There are shots of my room and grandma...

Win a personal tutor!(FIND & WIN)
October 1, 2005... Sure, getting ready for the SAT involves some preparation. But don't think that means you've got to stay parked at your desk for hours and hours! We're giving away 10 Franklin Pocket Prep[TM] handheld tutors to help you study on the go. This...

How can I know God's will? I learned that God's will wasn't simply about picking the right school.(GOD & U: DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS)
October 1, 2005... My college choice was easy. At first. Because of my love for the environment, I'd decided to attend a school that had a strong environmental studies program. It seemed like the right place for me, but then something happened the summer before I...

My worries drove me crazy: why was it so hard to make this choice?(MY LIFE ON CAMPUS)
October 1, 2005... This shouldn't be so difficult," I complained to my mom. "I don't know why it's so hard to make this decision!" It was the fall of my senior year, and I still didn't know which college I wanted to attend. I'd visited three different...

College countdown checklist.(CHOOSING A COLLEGE)
October 1, 2005... 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, 2005... 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...

What should I do now? As you start looking at colleges, you'll benefit greatly from the insights of those who've lived through the search process--like these six students from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.(GOOD ADVICE)
October 1, 2005... I dropped by the guidance office at my high school regularly to dig up information on schools. But to get the real feel for campus atmosphere, I think you also have to visit any college you're interested in. Visit as many colleges as you can....

Prayers about the college choice.(AMEN)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Dear Lord, I worry so much about my future! Help me to see that your plans are never bad or second best, but are always good and will help me live fully for you. --based on Jeremiah 29:11 Father,...

Why Christian college?(CAMPUS Q & A)(Brief Article)(Column)
October 1, 2005... Q MY parents and youth pastor all Christian college graduates, and they really want me to look at some Christian colleges. When I ask them why, they tell me how great it was to be in a place where they could grow in their faith. But the thing...

How can I compete?(CAMPUS Q & A)
October 1, 2005... Q I'm a junior at a small Christian high school, and I like my school. But recently, I've started to feel like I'm at a disadvantage when it comes to college admissions. Students at larger schools get the chance to take AP courses--something my...

How can we talk this through?(CAMPUS Q & A)(denominational school choice)(Column)
October 1, 2005... Q My parents and ! have a pretty good relationship, and they've helped a lot with my college search. Recently I learned about a Christian college I'm really, really interested in. Unfortunately, this college isn't one of our denominational...

I can make my own rules.(CAMPUS Q & A)(too many rules at Christian colleges)(Brief Article)(Column)
October 1, 2005... Q I really like a lot of the Christian colleges I've visited, but I keep getting hung up on one thing. It seems like many of these colleges have a lot of rules: about attending chapel, about when you can visit members of the opposite sex in...

How do I get motivated?(CAMPUS Q & A)
October 1, 2005... Q I'm a senior in high school, and I know that I'm supposed to be preparing for college--filling out applications, making college visits, all of it. But even though I know all of that is important, I just can't seem to get going. I'm feeling...

I'm not my brother!(CAMPUS Q & A)(college application process)(Column)
October 1, 2005... Q I'm having a disagreement with my parents, My older brother was really focused on the Christian college he chose. After he went on his first and only campus visit, he knew that was where he wanted to go. He applied early, got in and that was...

Should I go to my boyfriend's college?(CAMPUS Q & A)
October 1, 2005... Q I've been dating my boyfriend for two years. I'm a senior in high school, and he's a freshman at a local college. I want to go away to a different school next year, but he's trying to talk me out of it because he says we'll miss each other...

Nervous about interviews.(CAMPUS Q & A)(college admissions)(Column)
October 1, 2005... Q Some of the colleges I'm looking at require an admissions interview, and others just suggest it. So, I'm trying to figure out: What's so important about the admissions interview? Is it really a big deal? If it's not required, should I still...

Will college shake my faith?(CAMPUS Q & A)
October 1, 2005... Q I've wanted to go to a Christian college for a real long time because I thought it would help me grow in my faith. But a friend started at a Christian college last year and now she's really struggling with her beliefs. She was a strong...

Homeless by choice.(UPCLOSE: PROFILES OF CHRISTIAN COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE)(Mike Yankoski lived as homeless man for five months)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Mike Yankoski, 2005 graduate Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California Computer Science and Theology Major As a college freshman, Mike Yankoski wondered how it felt to be homeless. What would it feel like? How would Christians...

Advocating for minorities.(UPCLOSE: PROFILES OF CHRISTIAN COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE)(Jessica Barron wins multi-ethnic leadership scholarship from Azusa Pacific University)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Jessica Barron, 2005 graduate Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California Sociology Major Jessica Barron's passion for making a difference won her a $16,000 multi-ethnic leadership scholarship from Azusa Pacific University. The...

Making a difference with art.(UPCLOSE: PROFILES OF CHRISTIAN COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE)(Dustin White organized charity art auctions for tsunami relief)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Dustin White, senior Malone College Visual Arts Education When Dustin White saw the haunting television images of last December's deadly tsunami, he felt God leading him to use his gifts to help. "God gave me a talent for art," he...

Start now! Planning and organization are essential for your college search.(CHOOSING A COLLEGE)
October 1, 2005... It's the first warm day of spring, but the temperature in your high school guidance counselor's waiting room is hotter than July. It's fueled by tempers. Justin is furious because the college of his choice has just turned him down. With a...

Planner or procrastinator? Will you prepare for college now, or later?(CHOOSING A COLLEGE)
October 1, 2005... Junior and senior year can be pretty demanding when it comes to time management. College visits, applications, interviews, SATs, scholarship searching--oh yeah, and school. In addition to all of your regular commitments with school and youth...

How Christian college changed my life: college sparked my spiritual journey and led me to a place of deeper faith.(CHOOSING A COLLEGE)
October 1, 2005... It's pretty common to hear people talk about their college years as a life-changing experience. After all, college is a time when people go out on their own for the first time and take big steps in figuring out who they are. That was the case...

College search do's & don'ts: avoid frustration with these simple tips.(CHOOSING A COLLEGE)
October 1, 2005... The process of deciding which college is right for you can feel overwhelming at times. There are more than 3,200 institutions of higher education in the United States, and sometimes it feels like you have mail from all of them! Finding the one...

Where leaders are made: the tests of a true leader are often challenging--and other times, they're just kind of fun and silly.(CHOOSING A COLLEGE)
October 1, 2005... Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi once said, "Leaders aren't born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work." Vince had it almost right. It doesn't hurt to also have guidance from good role models,...

5 steps for search success: digging deeper can help you find the right college.(CHOOSING A COLLEGE)
October 1, 2005... The college search: Three words that may strike fear into your heart. The whole process seems overwhelming. Where do you begin? What do you look for? Do you need to know what you're going to study before you start looking for the school of your...

How to test drive a school: your guide to a complete and successful college visit.(CHOOSING A COLLEGE)
October 1, 2005... A pile of glossy college brochures has just arrived in your mailbox. As you flip through the pages, you soon discover something: Every college has the greenest trees and the bluest skies you've ever seen. Every college is filled with happy...

Finding my fit: 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.(CHOOSING A COLLEGE)
October 1, 2005... All through high school, I thought about college. I'd visited friends at various schools, just checking out the campus scene, but I wasn't too serious about it until my junior year. Then my sister went off to college, and the idea of life after...

More than a degree: look for a college that will prepare you for life.(CHOOSING A COLLEGE)
October 1, 2005... Here are important questions to ask about any school you're seriously considering: How will this college help me grow as a total person? How will this place prepare me not just to get a job, but to navigate life successfully? How will it help...

All about the SAT: what to do before you grab your No. 2 pencils.(CHOOSING A COLLEGE)(Interview)
October 1, 2005... Got questions about the SAT? We've got answers. Pastor and author James Stobaugh is an SAT expert with more than 30 years of experience preparing students to do their best on this important test. He's also the author of The SAT & College...

The zoologist's guide to the college essay: a not-so-scientific look at the science of essay writing.(CHOOSING A COLLEGE)
October 1, 2005... I'm no scientist, but it seems clear to me that eight out of nine college application designers were formerly employed as zoologists who studied amphibians. Perhaps I should explain my findings. It was my senior year in high school. I was...

Rejected! The one school I really wanted to go to rejected me. What now?(CHOOSING A COLLEGE)
October 1, 2005... I flopped down on my bed and leafed through my stack of college brochures for the millionth time. It was the middle of my senior year, and I felt really overwhelmed. I'd applied to ten colleges and been accepted at nine. Lots of people had...

When your top choice turns you down: how to get past your disappointment and find the right place for you.(CHOOSING A COLLEGE)
October 1, 2005... If there were an example of a perfect college application, Andrea had it: She ranked near the top of her class, scored high on the SAT and ACT, and won tons of scholarships. She was really involved in school and community activities, and her...

Campus life web directory.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Brief Article)(Directory)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... COLLEGES AND 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 Web is an easy way to save you time,...

The 2005-2006 Christian College directory.(CHOOSING A COLLEGE)(Directory)
October 1, 2005... 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...

Last minute.(advice for college students on choosing a career and writing essays)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... With all your heart you must trust the Lord and not your own judgment. Always let him lead you, and he will clear the road for you to follow. --Proverbs 3.5-6, The Message Hope for the Clueless If you're unsure about what you want...