Going to college is an enriching experience that you will cherish your whole life. Being a Christian in college especially can be rewarding! There are so many things that college can help you learn about yourself and your relationship with God.

Being a teen as we already know, has its ups and downs. So going to college can be a little overwhelming to some as they try to maintain a Christian life while still trying to enjoy your youth.

Being a Christian in college doesn't have to mean sitting in a campus church somewhere reading scriptures in a nun outfit. But it does require that you truly are serious about developing your relationship with Christ so that you will be least suceptible to common colege pitfalls; unhealthy dating, overboard partying and drinking, getting caught up in gossiping and negative friendships, and losing interests in academics.

One of the best things to do, whether you are a newbie or a college veteran, is to surround yourself with other Christian students. Join a Christian fellowship or a church that you feel comfotable in. Don't hesistate to start up your own Christian fellowship organization either. College is a great way for you to develop your leadership skills through fellowship and worship.

I cannot reiterate it more, keep a sound support system by your side when you go through the hard times. It is no joke that college can have you questioning your religion, who you are, and what your purpose is. Don't freak out too much if you are experiencing these things. It is natural because you are in a new environment learning new things about yourself. While I caution on joining any organizations that will have you doing something harmful to yourself and others, know that it is okay to explore yourself more and figure out who you really are without the pressure to fit into someone elese mold. God puts you through things for a reason and college will bring out stregths and weaknesses you didn't know you had.

Embrace the good and bad that college life can bring because it is a necasary learning process that you must go through in order to come out more spiritually sound and secure. Joining Christian sororities or fraternities can help because they are aware of these issues and they can work as a great support system for you.

All the Single Christians...Now Put Your Hands Up!

It is A -OK of you cannot find the man of your dreams in college. Patience is really a virtue. College brings so many people of different backgrounds and maturity levels and this again is okay. Experience relationships that are healthy, even if they are with someone of a differnet backgournd. Learn to love and respect yourself first and let this be a time to really figure out who you are. If you can't find that special someone, it's okay because God has something better for you around the corner. Just stay true to yourself. If you make regretful relationship mistakes, ask forgiveness not only from God, but for yourself. Don't go around beating yourself up or letting others do that for you.