It’s practically a joke online how often high school teachers tell their students college will be so much harder than high school. After all the preparation you’ve done for college applications, you’re probably wondering how much will be expected of you during your college education. Were those teachers right to... View Article
You, a freshman in college, are sitting in the back of your mom and dad’s car. Your stomach feels like it is in your mouth out of excitement but also a little bit of nervousness. You turn into Cedarville University and it all begins. There are people clapping noodles at... View Article
Hello, Cedarville fam! My name is Lexi Otto, and I have the pleasure of being one of the directors of Getting Started 2022. In just a few short weeks, new students will be loading up their suitcases and packing their cars or catching flights to begin or continue their 1,000... View Article
Sitting in a big lecture hall, only a couple days after Getting Started Weekend in 2019, was when I learned more about the international studies major’s core requirement of an “immersion experience.” I knew that somewhere between then and graduation, I would have to spend a minimum of six weeks... View Article
Over the past two months, a group of nine Cedarville students teamed up with other students all across America to plant seeds of Gospel truth in an area where the vast majority of people have never before heard the good news. In an effort to come alongside and help the... View Article
Getting Started Weekend is a crazy time! Students are moving into what will be their home for the next few years, and they are making a lot of other major adjustments as well. A lot of parents come along for the wild ride that is Getting Started, but they may... View Article
When you’re a new student at college, it can be difficult to manage your time, and even more so when you’re trying to balance new experiences at Cedarville and keeping in touch with your loved ones from home. So how do you find your equilibrium between the two? The... View Article
Since I was a little girl, I have always dreamt of being an international missionary. I have always loved meeting new people and learning about new cultures. Even now, as I am entering my senior year of the social work program, I feel that the Lord may intertwine international missions... View Article
The Do’s and Don’ts of Choosing a College Major It’s #2 on the list of the first three questions you’re likely to ask someone new on campus. (In order of likelihood, “What’s your name?,” “What’s your major?,” and “Where are you from?”) And this isn’t the first time you’ve... View Article
It’s easy to become stressed at college with so much to do: attend classes, complete assignments, study for exams, join orgs, hang out with friends, go to work shifts, and catch all the campus events. It can be even more stressful if you’re a new student and this is your... View Article