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MAKING THE TRANSITION (Part Two)

Last week we started a 5 part series to help you prepare for college. We started with prayer and encouraged you to recruit a team of people that will commit to praying for you regularly while you are in college. Now, it is time to talk finances.

 

2. Talk Financials– Most likely, starting college will be the first time that you will be on your own financially. Even though the majority of college students still have their parents pay many of their bills, you will be responsible for your day to day financial needs. Before classes start, sit down with

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Podcast Episode 54 – College Student Testimony: Austin Hipskind

In this episode, Austin Hipskind shares how community shapes the college experience. Austin takes us from wrestling with faith in high school to discovering his place and mission in college. He stresses the value of connecting with God and having an accountability partner. We also explore his time at the Grove retreat, a freshman retreat at Ole Miss, and how it’s shaped his faith journey and impacted others. And we wrap up with a peek into what freshmen retreats are like and why they’re a must-try!

 

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MAKING THE TRANSITION (Part One)

Please buckle your seatbelt and prepare for liftoff. In just a matter of a few months, you will be launching into a new stratosphere of life. You are college bound.

 

It won’t be long now before you will be living the dorm life, taking that soon-to-be familiar walk to class, and meeting new friends that you will know for the rest of your life. Starting your freshman year in college is the beginning of an exciting new season of life. A lot is changing and even more change is just around the corner. To prepare for this journey, we want

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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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