When I was touring colleges, I visited several liberal arts and Christian schools. Among these schools were some that mandate chapel attendance, require student faith statements, avoid a core curriculum, and impede studying abroad. These examples give a very specific direction to students. Although these aspects can have positive impacts, such as a stable Christian …
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The days between Christmas and New Years are some of my favorites. I love the anticipation of a fresh start, the inclination to take inventory and set goals, and the hope of a new year lingering in the near future. At the same time, coming back for spring semester can be hard. Christmas break isn’t …
Growing up in west Michigan, snow days were pure magic. I still remember the apprehension before a big storm. My brothers and I would flush ice cubes down the toilet, wear our pajamas inside out, and put potatoes next to our alarm clocks… all in hopes of school getting called off. And, let’s be honest, …
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One of my favorite parts about being a student blogger is having the opportunity to reflect at the end of every semester. In past posts I’ve focused on what my classes, friendships, or job have taught me over the course of sixteen weeks. This semester for me, though, turned out to be a little… unconventional. …
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