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Secrets to Staying Organized in College

December 15, 2023 by

Do you find that you often forget commitments you’ve made? Or do you procrastinate and realize you have more to do than you thought? Whatever the case may be, I’ve probably been there. College is a unique experience that’s both amazing and stressful and being disorganized doesn’t help. However, with... View Article

Students talking with an outreach representative.

How to Be Great Commission-Focused at a Christian University

December 11, 2023 by

When I was considering what college to attend, I worried that I wouldn’t have opportunities to evangelize if I attended a Christian college. In high school, you could probably find me either in my Christian home, Christian church, or Christian school. Consequently, I had very few relationships with unbelievers and... View Article

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Maintaining Relationships at Home While Away at School

December 8, 2023 by

Balancing relationships at home and at school can be a challenge. How do you live in the moment, treasuring the relational opportunities at college, while also valuing and investing in relationships back home? I remember feeling very torn my freshman year as I tried to navigate the reality of having... View Article

Group of students at Peifer Orchards.

All About the People of Cedarville University

December 4, 2023 by

Ever since I came to Cedarville, people have been asking me what my favorite part of the school is, and I always answer, without hesitation, “The people! Without a doubt, the people!”  Growing up homeschooled, I didn’t spend as much time with people as I would have liked, and coming... View Article

Chapel band leading worship during a chapel service.

How Students Can Get Involved With Music

November 30, 2023 by

Music has a way of helping me remember. It has always been special to me, and I have memories of melodies that whisk me away to various moments in my life. I use playlists to associate songs with specific seasons of my life. During the Christmas season, for example, I’m... View Article

In the World of the Education Major

November 24, 2023 by

At a university with more than 175 areas of study, choosing just one as a floundering freshman newly out of high school can feel daunting. Which one has God called me to? What will make me the most money? Am I actually good enough at anything to commit four years... View Article

Saving Financially for Cedarville

November 20, 2023 by

Let’s face it, college is expensive. Cedarville is a wonderful school, and I will forever be grateful for every moment I have spent here, but it hasn’t come cheap. I will admit that I’m nervous to look at the bill for classes, boarding, books, and my meal plan, but by... View Article

Group of students working at Rinnova, the campus coffee shop.

Why College Students Should Work on Campus

November 17, 2023 by

Working during college may sound daunting, overwhelming, and maybe boring. The purpose of attending college is to get a higher education, and you devote most of your time and energy toward your studies. Why work during college at all? Well, having an on-campus job would be very beneficial for you,... View Article

Students studying by Cedar Lake

Finding Community as a Commuter

November 13, 2023 by

If I weren’t a commuter, I probably wouldn’t be at Cedarville. Just a few months before school began, my grandparents selflessly moved to a town nearby so that I could live with them while I attended college. I was beyond thrilled and grateful. At the same time, I and those... View Article

Prospective students going on a campus tour with an admissions tour guide.

Campus Visit Essentials

November 10, 2023 by

Visiting university campuses is a staple of the college search process. Experiencing a school’s culture firsthand offers invaluable insight, but getting a “feel” for the school can easily become a stressful ordeal. This post will cover college visit tips and tricks that can apply to any school you visit while... View Article