Communicating in conflict
The fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. -Proverbs 18:2 Think about the last time you talked through a conflict with someone. Could be your mom/dad, boyfriend, best friend, roommate, classmate (those pesky group projects, oy)… you get the idea. Hopefully this isn’t hard for you to pinpoint. We experience […]
Freshman year: the #1 thing
What’s the #1 thing I should focus on for my first semester of college? I’ve had this conversation at least a dozen times over the past two weeks. It’s your first semester of your freshman year, and everyone is trying to figure out the answer to this question. What should be my top priority? What […]
Back to school with intention
It’s the first day of Fall 2013 for all of us at Belmont University. As I got in bed last night, I couldn’t help but think about how I wanted to start this year off. I decided to get up earlier than usual and head to Bongo Java to get the best-value breakfast in town […]
Reinventing yourself.
A lot of us go to college, planning on reinventing ourselves. Sometimes that’s a great thing. Other times, it actually may be negative. So, if you are one of those thinking about totally reinventing yourself, here are a few things for you to consider. 1. What are you running away from? When I went to […]
Summer Orientation: Don’t stress
Headed to new student orientation this summer? 4 things you DON’T need to stress over (that everyone else will) 1. Your room assignment. Most of you will have an overnight stay as part of your summer orientation experience. Don’t stress over this. It’s only for a few nights (or maybe even just one). If your orientation […]
Wrapping up the year
Belmont graduation is this weekend. It’s unreal. As you’re wrapping up the year, don’t let the stress of finals steal away all the last great moments. Take some time to enjoy your friends, soak in the memories, and do some reflecting. Enjoy. 1. Take time to relax in the midst of cramming for finals. Go […]