Future College Goals

Like most college students, I often find myself feeling uncertain of the future and fearful of what is to come. However, with each new day, I have been learning to depend on the Lord and trust that He has it all figured out. Through the support of Christian communities on my college campus like Black Women’s Ministry and Cru Wellesley Christian Fellowship, I have gained a network of friends, mentors, and spiritual leaders that have encouraged

The first goal I have is to understand the scriptures in the Bible and grow in my faith. When I started to look at colleges, I didn’t even think about attending a Christian college. I contacted a junior college in a nearby town to see what they had to offer me. By the grace of God, they recommend me to CCU. At the time that I enrolled, I didn’t realize that I would be required to take Bible classes. At first, I wondered

More people than ever before are attending college due to the endless opportunities that it provides. Louis Menand, a college professor and the author of “Live and Learn: Why We Have College,” explains the meaning of college through three theories that have been developed. Theory 1 supports the idea of the sorting-out process that separates the highly intelligent from the less intelligent. Menand’s second theory explains that college provides opportunities for developmental growth, personal growth, and teaches individuals about the world around us. These are valuable lessons that will not be learned anywhere else. Theory three supports the idea of people attending college to specialize in a specific vocation. I

I was raised in a Christian school from potty training up until the first day of higschool. It was a small school, no one new ever entered my class and no one ever left it. One Wednesday during chapel, my small group leader was talking about how we must be the disciples for Christ on earth while he is not here and how we must bring him new followers everyday. This confused me because I wasn't sure how I could bring Christ new followers if no one new ever came into my life. That night I went home and asked my parents if I coud transfer to Buford Highschool. My parents were not fond of this idea

I find it difficult to pinpoint one specific experience that will influence my journey and goals at Colorado Christian University. I believe God has set me on a whirlwind path that has led me to the decision to be a nurse. He’s walked with me through experiences that have been heart aching and experiences that have filled my heart with amazing joy. All of these experiences have shaped me into the woman I am today and filled my heart with a longing to serve others. I will say however, that being a mother has changed my life in unimaginable ways. It has taught me more about God’s love in five years than the prior twenty eight. There are three specific ways I believe being a mom will influence my journey at CCU; trusting God with my whole heart throughout every circumstance; the

I understand that this grueling journey of college has just begun and that I will experience many hardships along the way. However, I am hopeful and excited as I begin a new chapter of my life with the opportunity to truly become anything I set my mind to. I may have said that I don’t know exactly why I am in college or how I made it this far but one thing is for sure, I am going to do everything in my power to make the most out of this blessing and not let it go to waste. This is a place where my dreams can truly become a reality and with my skills and the resources that surround me I am determined to do just

During the summer, I was constantly on Pinterest looking up ways to get ready for college, life in college, and everything about college. I ran across a pin about “how to make time for Jesus in college”. I pinned it just in case. I wasn’t expecting that I might need it. I still haven’t used it but I came to a realization. Being at a Christian college is so beneficial. It helps to be around other people who share your faith and desires and morals. But I have realized that being at a Christian college alone doesn’t make you a better Christian or mean you have a relationship with God. It only means that you get a biblical view with your education. You get to be surrounded with other Christians at a Christ-centered school. As for being a better

The majority of high school students are often asked what their goals are. Whether or not the students wish to go to college, get a specific job, or simply become a stay at home parent, they must make that choice for themselves. Throughout my life a big challenge has been deciding what goals I should focus on, and I still struggle with decisions to this day. No matter what I will always wish to be a great musician and actress.

God has blessed us with the ability to have knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. God wants his children to be educated and prosperous. I believe attending a Christian University is much different than a Non-Christian university. At GCU there are many of students that are from different cultures and religions. We learn how to respect one another beliefs and not pass judgment as well as getting a top level education here at GCU. Before I take a test or do an assignment, I would pray. I would ask God to help me and keep me focus on the task. By doing this I find myself growing spiritually along with getting an education.

Finally, I would like to share my philosophy of Christian higher education. I believe any philosophy of Christian higher education must start with the affirmation that all wisdom and knowledge come from God (Proverbs 2:6), and all academic disciplines owe their existence to the wisdom and knowledge that precede from Him and His Word. Following the pattern of Colossians 3:17, students, faculty, administrators, and staff should be encouraged to view their studies and work as an act of devotion and worship. Viewing our studies and work as worship should compel us to strive for excellence in all we do, so that we give our best to God. At the end of their career at a Christian institution, students should have a stronger, more mature faith and

Hence, I intend to maximize my college experience as I travel down this new path in life. This road won’t be without challenges, however I am confident that it will be favorable to all aspects of my life. I expect to apply all lessons I will learn in hopes of becoming an outstanding individual. As Henry Ford once stated, “If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and

I was thankfully still working in one department at my former job and this helped keep me afloat, but I knew God always had a purpose and I just had to find it. He had me leave the demanding job so His purpose could be more clear. After a couple of weeks, I decided to prepare for a fast, diligently seeking God with full confidence I would receive a clear answer. It only took minutes for my mind to be filled with God's inspiration that Sunday, it was as if the “50 goals for my life” paper from high school and blessings guiding me to pursue a college education were right in front of my face and resonating in my ears. What a beautiful and terrifying answer this was! But, as I sat through the remainder of church and accepted this answer, peace came and confirmations that this was the path I was suppose to take. My fear tranformed into faith and excitement and I began the process of going back to CMU since I had already attended there, but challenges and obstacles arose and I felt like discouragement was starting to creep in. So, I decided to research other schools to make sure I was making the best decision and being open to all of the

The process I learned of valuing what you one has , has taught me so much. Attending CCU is going to help me succeed for a fact. Since my mother told me to do something that I love for the rest of my life, that’s exactly what I am going to do. My dream was to always attend a Christian university. I want to make a change in this world and leave a legacy. I want to major in Criminal Justice and minor in Bible Studies. I want to preach the gospel for as long as I live , till my last breathe says to a lost soul “Jesus died for you and loves you” . My only desire is to do the will of the Lord, so for when it is my time to go to Heaven , Jesus can say to me “well done my faithful servant”. I know attending a Christian university will definitely help me reach my goal in life. My goal is to graduate with my associates degree and start my career. Also to have better knowledge of the Bible for when I do need to preach . Having a Pastoral calling has really tugged on my heart and has really confronted me in many areas. But I have finally accepted what the Lord wants for my life, and I have learned to embrace my calling. Once I graduate for my secular job I would like to attend school again to get a masters degree in ministry to fulfill my Pastoral

College is about learning and future career aspirations, but what’s even more important are eternal questions. A few weeks before I started college, I made the most important decision of my life. I didn’t make this decision out of fear but out of encountering God’s amazing love and grace. On a beautiful Sunday afternoon thirty years ago, I decided to believe with all my heart that Jesus Christ, the son of God, came to this world to take my sins away. I repented of my sins, and accepted Jesus in my heart. I was indwelled with God’s Spirit and reconciled with God the Father. From that day on I knew that God was my companion and that he had a purpose for my life. Most importantly, I understood that I was loved by my Creator.

“Good students must be reflective about what they believe, for their beliefs will shape their learning in profound ways” (Opitz & Melleby 23). This piece of wisdom shared in Learning for the Love of God expresses the importance of the beliefs one has about college, or education in general. Throughout this piece, Donald Opitz and Derek Melleby challenge students to reflect upon the way they look at their education. Many students, as well as parents and other adults, tend to not understand the purposes of college. Similarly, I often question the connections between my life and what my professors teach me; topics seemingly irrelevant cause me to quickly lose focus. As my perspective on higher education shifts, I see more clearly the genuine impact that college plays in my life. As a Christian, I must carry out my duty to glorify God by acquiring knowledge throughout college and to help other people see the significance that college has.