How to Thrive in College as an Introvert
April 15, 2025You don't have to be extroverted to thrive at Cedarville University. Read Haley's blog post to find out how to thrive as an introvert.
A Freshman’s Guide to Making Friends With Classmates
July 9, 2024Making friends in college can be intimidating, especially as a freshman. But, Grace is here to tell you all her tips and tricks to make finding friends a little bit easier. It is never too late to introduce yourself to a classmate and make a new friend!
Four Tips for Making Friends Your Freshman Year
March 26, 2024Before I came to Cedarville, my older brother told me that he had met his college best friends during his first day on campus. When it was my turn to pack up and move to Ohio, I found myself anxiously expecting to meet my lifelong best friends within the first... View Article
All About the People of Cedarville University
December 4, 2023Ever 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
Finding Community as a Commuter
November 13, 2023If 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
How to Develop Meaningful Relationships
February 9, 2023How do you form relationships in college? Although it might seem scary, it's quite easy and rewarding. Read Jillian's blog to find out more!
Building Friendships Your Freshman Year
October 4, 2022As I waved goodbye to my family driving out of the parking lot at the end of Getting Started Weekend, a thousand thoughts flooded my mind. What would these first weeks look like? Where would God take me on this brand-new adventure of my life? Would I make friends? I... View Article
How to Stay Connected With Home but Also Connect on Campus
August 4, 2022When 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
How Can I Build Community in a Hall Style Dorm?
September 30, 2021Whether you are a freshman who did not choose to live in Printy or Lawlor, or you are an upperclassman moving to a hall style dorm for the first time, you may wonder how you will get to know the people in your hall. How can you build community with your hallmates? Here are 5 fun tips for building community in a hall-style dorm!
How Do I Keep In Touch With My Friends and Family Back Home?
June 17, 2021Whether your family and friends are 40 or 400 miles away, it is normal to miss them while you are studying here at Cedarville. Those weeks between hugs from your mom or annoying pestering from your siblings can feel long. The time between hanging out at the mall and watching movies with friends from high school can feel like forever. Keep in touch!