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College Concerns

Welcome back, y’all! I’m thrilled to have you join us as we continue our discussion about the wisdom shared in “The College Girl’s Survival Guide” by Hanna Seymour. In case you missed it, you can listen to our conversation on Episode 51 of The Launch Mission Podcast.

 

I want to reiterate just how essential it is to have this book by your side throughout your college experience. Trust me when I say that Hanna’s guidance is like having a trusted friend whispering advice in your ear whenever you need it most. Keep it close on your nightstand—you’ll thank yourself later.

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Podcast Episode 53 – College Stories & Solutions

In this episode, Tommy and Kelsey discuss real college stories and provide advice for incoming college students. The first story focuses on the challenges of leaving home and making new friends in college. The second story highlights the difficulties of managing a busy school schedule while being a collegiate athlete. The third story emphasizes how to have effective communication and conflict resolution with professors. The fourth story addresses the common struggles of transitioning from a small-town high school to a big college campus, managing time, and the importance of seeking support and accountability from friends.

 

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Spotlight: Freshman Retreats

Does Your College Campus Have A Freshman Retreat This Summer?

 

If you have already listened to The Launch Mission Podcast this week you have heard the interview with Trace Hamiter of The Oaks Collaborative. The Oaks Collaborative is a ministry that hosts summer retreats for incoming college students. They Partner with local churches and campus ministries to help connect incoming college students to Christ and to Christ-centered community. They do this by launching 3-day, 2-night retreats before classes start that are led by upperclassmen and focused on living for Christ in college.

 

See the banner below for a list of

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The Importance of Finding Community in College

“Who’s gonna be there?” This is possibly the most important question to answer before committing to an event of any kind. The reason this question is important is because we are all wired with a need to be with other people. We were made for relationships and we long for them to be meaningful. Friendships are valuable for many reasons. Certainly we enjoy other people’s company and a shared experience with a friend can become life-long memorable moment, but most importantly, having good friends is important because we learn and grow from the influence of other people in our life.

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Podcast Episode 52 – The Importance of Community in College

Christian college students face the challenge of finding their people, place, and purpose in their first semester. The urge to compromise their faith arises from the need for community. Navigating a new environment is exciting yet anxiety-inducing as they seek belonging. Trace Hammiter joins the podcast to express why Christian community is vital, offering support, encouragement, and accountability. Merely having Christian friends or joining a fraternity/sorority isn’t sufficient; students require a home base in a local church or campus ministry. The Oaks Collaborative conducts retreats for freshmen to connect with Christ-centered community and embrace a life devoted to Christ in

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Change Brings Challenges

Welcome back to the blog! This week’s podcast is one you really don’t want to miss (ladies especially). We are joined by Hanna Seymour, author of “The College Girl’s Survival Guide.” For 10 years, Hanna has mentored young women, helping them transition from high school to college. Through her blog platform, she offered a space for these women to seek advice, providing honest and encouraging answers to their questions. Over time, Hanna noticed a common thread among these inquiries, leading her to compile them into her book. “The College Girl’s Survival Guide” offers 52 honest and faith-filled responses to the

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Introducing The 3C App

The Campus Community Connect App (or 3C) contacts college students with campus ministries and local churches. Each campus features the campus ministries and local churches contact data like name, mission statement, contact person, event schedule, email, website, and social media links. There is also a button on each ministry page that will instantly send a student’s profile information directly to that ministry. The newest version of the app released on April 5th with over 100 college campuses included.

 

To learn more and to download on your cell phone or the desktop version, click this link  www.download3c.app or scan the QR

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Podcast Episode 51 – College Girl’s Survival Guide

Hanna Seymour, author of ‘The College Girl’s Survival Guide,’ joins the conversation to address some of the most commonly asked questions and concerns among girls nationwide during their college experience. For years, Hanna managed a blog platform where college students could share their experiences and seek advice. She noticed that many often shared similar stories and questions. Hanna curated a list of 52 topics frequently raised on the blog, answered them honestly, and wrote a book for girls to use as a tool during college. In this episode, she answers a few of those questions that so many college freshmen

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NEW: The 2nd Edition of The Freshman 15 Released Today

The phrase “Freshman 15” refers to the myth that a typical freshman goes to college and gains fifteen pounds while experiencing the bliss of unlimited freedom (and a lot of late night pizza). Whereas the original concept of the Freshman 15 may not be statistically accurate, what is true is that college is a time of endless opportunities and unbridled freedoms. A mismanagement of freedom in college can lead to unhealthy relationships, poor grades, and an immature faith that causes some to lose more than the 15 pounds of weight they might gain.

 

This Bible-based devotional book is an opportunity

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