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Keys to Thriving at College

Keys to Thriving at College. Alex Chediak Keys to Thriving at College TCCCC – April 25, 2014. 4 Verses to Orient Your College Years. “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12)

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Keys to Thriving at College

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  1. Keys to Thriving at College Alex Chediak Keys to Thriving at College TCCCC – April 25, 2014

  2. 4 Verses to Orient Your College Years “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12) “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.” (Ecclesiastes 9:10) “Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31) “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind.” (Luke 10:27, emphasis added)

  3. 3 Powerful Feelings to Anticipate • Loneliness • Starting over—at the bottom of the social ladder. • Temptation to perpetuate your HS social life. • Need to be patient as new friendships form. • Freedom • Less structure. In class half as much as high-school. • Away from household rules.Can “reinvent” yourself. • Stress • Academic, relational, professional. • Some kind of party-scene exists on many campuses.

  4. 4 Keys to Thriving at College Take responsibility for your spiritual life. Grow in relational maturity. Grow in professional excellence. Grow in academic competence.

  5. Taking Responsibility for your Spiritual Life • Taking time for Bible reading and prayer. • The Bible will keep you from sin or sin will keep you from the Bible. • Finding a church and campus fellowship. • Have a plan to look for one. Consider in advance of choosing a college. • Establishing close friendships with other Christians. • Be intentional and patient. • Some “Christians” leave the faith. (I John 2:19)

  6. Taking Responsibility for your RelationalLife • Be aware of the moral influence of those you spend the most time with. (Prov. 13:20) • Easiest ≠ Best • Like-mindedness  stronger friendships • Relational overload can happen. • Friendships can never be forced. • Disappointments happen. Worth the risk.

  7. Taking Responsibility for your Relational Life (II) • Interact with the opposite sex in safe ways. • Don’t missionary date. • Reject compartmentalization. • Pace yourselves. • Limit alone time. Public places. Avoid late hours. • Have a “preparing for marriage” orientation.

  8. Growing in Professional Excellence Take ownership for your life Manage your time well Make commitments with care, and then keep them

  9. Grow in AcademicCompetence • “When am I ever going to use this stuff?” • Find joy in the journey – work hard, and let your grades be the by-product: • Talent • Background • Hard Work • Smart Work

  10. Grow in Academic Competence II Recognize that grades give us an accurate reflection of our true skill in a subject. My first college test: I got a B- (what!!) Objective, external feedback is just as important as subjective, internal feedback in discovering our calling.

  11. In Conclusion…. • College represents new dangers and new opportunities. • To Thrive in College: • Take responsibility for your spiritual life • Grow in relational maturity • Grow in professional excellence • Grow in academic competence

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