Congratulations on beginning your first year of college! You’ve worked so hard to get to this point, and you have so much to look forward to. The next few years will be full of fun, learning, friendship, hard work, and exploration. I’m excited to see how you continue to become who God created you to be!
I was thinking about what I wish for you in college, and realized there were some things I wish I had known before I started college. I hope these help make your four years even better:
I was thinking about what I wish for you in college, and realized there were some things I wish I had known before I started college. I hope these help make your four years even better:
College, like the rest of life, can be absolutely wonderful or miserable, depending on who you spend your time with. There will always be “poopular” people (you know, the people that act in a poopy/unkind way to folks outside of their exclusive clique, but are still thought to be really cool, even though they're mean). But you get to make the choice whether or not to enter into the competition to maintain a position in the “poopular” crowd. Being a member of the cool clique does not necessarily bring happiness. What is important is to be yourself, and form a group of friends with whom you can have a blast while doing absolutely nothing, friends who will care for one another when times are hard, and who encourage you to be your best self. These are true friends, who you’ll keep for life.
I know that everyone will tell you to find a good Christian community. What I had to discover in college is what makes a good Christian community. It turns out, it doesn’t matter how slick their services are, or how good looking their worship leader is. What does matter is finding a place with people who are striving to do their best to live what the Bible says. Even the best church will not help you grow if you’re not investing back in the community, too. In order to really feel like you belong in the local body of Christ, you have to serve with and for your brothers and sisters, not just show up. It will be well worth your time and effort!
There will be a thousand fun things going on around campus, take advantage of them! But also remember what you came to college to do: gain knowledge and skills that will prepare you for your life’s work. We’re called to do our work with excellence, and this will sometimes require sacrifice. Make a list of your priorities, and make decisions accordingly.
Above all else, know that you have folks at home who love you and are praying for you! You’re going to do great things.
Godspeed,
Kim
Kim Lehecka, UBC & TCU Graduate, Class of 2007
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