College Advice from Kara Powell
What college students should do to make college count:
1. Don’t let your mistakes and struggles keep you from God; let them draw you closer to God. Invariably, you will make decisions that you regret, and you might even feel guilty about them. So many students let that guilt and shame keep them from God and the church. Do the opposite. Know that God’s kindness leads you to repentance.
2. Find a church that fits you. Note there are two parts to that sentence: first, find a church. Second, find one that fits you. Maybe even try to investigate churches (or parachurch ministries) ahead of time by checking out their website, calling them, or asking around.
3. Keep in touch with 3 adults (other than your parents) and 5 friends from home. As you start college, it’s a good idea to stay connected to the support system that helped you in high school.
Dr. Kara Powell is the Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) and a faculty member at Fuller Theological Seminary. Kara is currently working on a major research project about the college transition. Watch a video clip of Kara discussing some of the findings from her research.
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