Business & Strategy

Before You Go…(Part Five)

Continuing on in the Before You Go series, it’s time to get personal. This week: Write a letter to yourself. Capture how you’re feeling right now. What are you excited about? What are you afraid of? Write a letter to your future self—honest and hopeful. This isn’t just a journal…
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Before You Go…(Part Four)

Now that you’ve started anchoring yourself in truth, let’s talk about staying connected. Start a “People to Call” List. Even with people surrounding you, college can feel lonely. Making a list now of people you want to stay in touch with—family, friends, mentors—will help you remember you’re not alone. This…
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Before You Go…(Part Three)

Next up, let’s talk about something small that makes a big difference—anchoring yourself in truth with a verse to carry into college. The Bible encourages believers to hide God’s Word in their hearts so they can live in alignment with His truth. Psalm 119:11 says, “I have hidden your word…
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Before You Go…(Part Two)

Continuing on from taking care of your space, it’s time to prepare your mindset. College will challenge you in new ways, so Practice Doing Hard Things. College brings new challenges—mentally, socially, spiritually. Practicing discomfort now will help you later. Start a new workout, take a cold shower, or have a…
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Before You Go….(Part One)

Over the next few weeks, we’ll explore what it means to prepare for college—emotionally, spiritually, and practically—starting with one small but important step: Cleaning your room. (Yes, Really) It sounds simple, but it matters. Cleaning your room before you leave for college is both a practical step and a symbolic one.…
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Podcast Episode 103 – Rewind: Pursuing Success in College By Developing Time Management

We’re continuing our Summer Rewind series by revisiting another practical and encouraging conversation for incoming college students. In this episode, we talk with Dennis Stemmle, bestselling author and Lecturer at Coastal Carolina University. As a nationally recognized college success expert, Dennis shares real-world advice on how to thrive in college—starting…
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