Month: July 2025

Talking to someone who’s already been to college can be encouraging and eye-opening. Ask Someone About Their College Transition. Reach out to an older sibling, cousin, or friend and ask what surprised them about their first year. It’s helpful to hear honest stories, not just highlight reels. Try it!  Set…

You don’t have to figure it all out alone when you get there. Know Your Campus Resources. Colleges have mental health services, tutoring centers, student organizations, and more. Familiarizing yourself with these resources ahead of time can make a huge difference when you actually need them. Try it! Make a…

In this Summer Rewind episode, we revisit a helpful conversation with Dr. Guy Chmieleski, author and Vice President of Student Affairs at Friends University, all about adjusting to campus life. Starting college can be both exciting and overwhelming. Dr. Chmieleski offers insight into what students can expect as they move…

Visit Your Future Campus (Even Virtually) Before you go, familiarize yourself with your college environment. If you can’t visit in person, take a virtual tour, explore online maps, or even follow student-run social media pages. Getting a visual sense of where you’re going helps ease anxiety and builds anticipation. Try…

After grounding yourself in your identity and values, it’s time to give your direction some words. It’s time to Create a Personal Mission Statement. This doesn’t have to be fancy. Just one or two sentences that guide how you want to live during college. Examples: “I want to live with…

In this Summer Rewind episode, we revisit a timely and honest conversation with Joel and Kitty Hurdle of Cru at Ole Miss about Greek life and faith. Many Christian students wrestle with whether joining a sorority or fraternity aligns with their beliefs. Joel and Kitty offer insight into how students…

Before beginning this new experience, Know Who You Are (Beyond the Résumé). You’re not just your GPA, major, or scholarship. You’re a person with values, gifts, and a purpose. In college, it’s easy to let grades or comparison define you. But you were created for more than achievement. Try it!…

Let’s talk about the people who’ve helped you get here. It’s Time to Find a Mentor and Thank Them. A coach, youth leader, teacher, or family friend—someone helped shape who you are. Let them know. Then, ask if you can keep in touch while you’re away. Mentorship doesn’t stop after…

In this Summer Rewind episode, we revisit a leadership-focused conversation with William Vanderbloemen, author of Be The Unicorn. William shares six key habits that set exceptional leaders apart—qualities that make people not just successful, but truly influential in their communities and relationships. He encourages high school seniors to begin developing…

Your money mindset matters– Learn How to Budget. Whether you’re working part-time, using financial aid, or managing savings, college is a great time to build financial habits. Try setting a spending limit for one week and see how it feels. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about becoming aware. Try it!…