Senior year of college I was sitting in a debate. The topic? The legalization of prostitution. I was sitting on the far side of the room, near the back row. The room wrapped around, so it gave me the perfect view for watching everyone and their reaction to the debate. As I panned the audience, [...]
Archive for May, 2010
Doors
Posted: 25th May 2010 by Trevor in College Ideology, College Leadership, College Living, College OpportunityTags: alternative, college, college opportunities, college students, Daniel, decisions, doors, prostitution
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Career Ready?
Posted: 20th May 2010 by Nicole in College Opportunity, College and CareerTags: Association for Career and Technical Education, career, college, college opportunities, higher education, Job, skills, success
In a recent article called “What is ‘Career Ready’?,” the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) addressed the fact that “career ready” and “college ready” are often used interchangeably, while in reality, being academically prepared for college success does not necessarily equate with bring prepared for a career. So what does all this mean [...]
College Questions
Posted: 18th May 2010 by Trevor in College Bound, College Living, College OpportunityTags: college, College Living, college opportunities, decisions, questions, real world, wisdom
College will present you with a series of questions. Questions that will require an honest response. What’s my unique mission? Is evolution the solution? Why does an all-powerful God allow evil? What should I major in? What courses should I take next semester? Should I join a sorority? Should I try that? No matter [...]
College Roots
Posted: 13th May 2010 by Trevor in College Living, College and FamilyTags: college, family, growth, love
College is a family experience because life is a family experience. The childhood relationship that you have had with your parents was designed for you to grow out of, but only because it was meant to grow into much more—into a new type of relationship in which honor is bestowed upon your parents as you [...]
Job-hunting?
Posted: 11th May 2010 by Nicole in College Living, College OpportunityTags: career, college opportunities, Job, network, pray, relationships, research, wisdom
Newly graduated or just out for the summer and looking for a job? USA Today featured an article yesterday about job hunting and social networking with some good tips and resources. A church in Virginia has been offering weekly sessions on job-hunting for the community as part of its Career Network Ministry. One of the [...]
To the Graduate
Posted: 6th May 2010 by Nicole in College Living, College OpportunityTags: career, college, debt, Everyday Cheapskate, Mary Hunt, wisdom
Congratulations College Graduate! You’ve persevered, overcome obstacles, and reached your goal. Now, however, I’m sure you’re not unaware you’re moving on to the next chapter in your life. It can be scary, especially if you’re not sure yet where God is going to take you, but it is also exciting! God has been teaching and [...]
College is a Family Experience
Posted: 4th May 2010 by Trevor in College Living, College OpportunityTags: career, college, college opportunities, family, pray, wisdom
Every week I meet with the Fellowship of Christian Faculty to study Scripture and pray. Two weeks ago, the director of an International Student Ministry shared with us about his daughter who is graduating from college this year. Lately, she’s been sharing with her parents about the desire God has placed within her to work [...]