Entering College

[John[CT]]

Hey guys this is my first post. I hope I'm not breaking the rules, I am a senior in High School (not in college yet). But I was wondering what the college social life entails for faith oriented people such as ourselves. Can anyone give me an insight or heads up to that?

 

[confident_in_Christ]

Well, I think it depends a whole lot on what kind of school you go to or where it's located. In my case, I'm attending a liberal arts school in the Bible belt. If only I had known what the definition of "liberal arts" was....
It is certainly not Christian-friendly. Surprisingly, I have met no one of another religion. Everyone else is atheist/agnostic or similar. The campus heavily promotes feminism, homosexuality, and opposes Christian-related things. However, there is a haven. It's the Baptist Student Union. I'm not Baptist, but it doesn't matter. I met a lot of awesome Christians there, and realized that there are little pockets of Christians, but many of them are too timid to live out their lives as a Christian, or decide that since "acceptance of everything" is the theme here, that they should be more open-minded. Be very careful of that. Find a solid church as soon as you get there - don't think it's okay to wait. Research churches before you go, (assuming you're moving). http://www.churchangel.com is a wonderful site. Write to churches to find out more. That's what I did, and prayed about it, and I only went to one church and knew it was right for me. Make sure you go your very first Sunday there. I think that made a major difference for me. The first few weeks are very trying on your spirit. But just remember also - college is an opportunity to flat-out witness to people - oftentimes your professor in front of a huge class. Just stick with Jesus to keep your confidence to do that type thing.

 

[John[CT]]

Thanks for the insite, it will be helpful in my adjustment in the next year.

 

[Blazin Bones]

Allow me to speak up for the Christian Private schools. We aren't much better. Yes, the Christians are less timid about where they stand, but we have the same issues a public school does. Plus, being a Christian college, we have a body of Christians more interested in Theological correctness and debates, than the salvation of our lost class mates. We do have a more powerful body of Christians than a public campus, but we have to convince the majority of them to keep the theology to minimum. In the end though, I'm quite glad I came to the school.