Terrified, anxious, and timid – that is how most freshmen feel when stepping onto the college campus that they have chosen to spend the next four years of their life. I was certainly no exception to this; in fact, I experienced those feelings at their fullest because I had been a homeschool student my whole life. The idea of making […]
The beginning of college – all the preparation, moving in, meeting roommates, getting schedules settled, buying books – I don’t know which it is harder on – the students or their parents. Dear parents reading this blog, I have had one child graduate from PCC, presently have two enrolled and one more looking forward to attending in a couple of […]
Dear Incoming Freshman, So you’re nervous--I know how you feel. But I just recently finished my first year at Pensacola Christian College, and there’s nothing to worry about because it’s not nearly as scary as you’re thinking. To help ease your transition into college life, I have a couple of tips for you. 1. Pray! God will calm your nerves […]
The Bible tells us over 300 times to not fear. However, there are several things that seem to be nearly universal worries about coming to college. I hope this list will help to erase some of those common twinges of anxiety. W - Work load. Adjusting to new teachers and learning to balance homework from each class can be a […]
As a history major, I enjoy learning by hearing stories. The stories of the past teach us about incredible events. What are some of the famous stories you recall from history? Perhaps it is the tale of the Achilles and the Trojan War. Perhaps it is the story of Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation. Perhaps it is the story […]