This is the third (and final) post in the Thriving at College blog post series! I sincerely hope that you have found the tips in this series to be helpful and edifying. Most importantly, I hope that you can rest in the fact that God is with you throughout this entire semester—and beyond! Here are the last five tips in this special series:
1. Recognize that making friends is a process.
You don’t have to make 50 as soon as you start college (or at any point during your time at college). I have to keep telling myself this because one of my greatest fears about college is that I won’t make any (or many) friends. But God is my Provider, and I know that He’ll bring the right friends to me—and to you—at the right time. It’s better to only have a few friends who are pursuing Jesus than to have lots of friends who are pursuing worldly things.
2. Pray because it does miraculous things.
God does miraculous things through prayer, so try to maintain a consistent prayer life. Don’t be ashamed or embarrassed to ask other people to pray for you as you transition to college and as your assignments get tougher. We can find great peace when we remember that other people are praying for us. Bring your needs—and the needs of other college students you know—to God.
3. Find a church that adheres to God’s Word and has loving people.
It’s easy to let former church attendance habits fall by the wayside when starting college, but don’t let them! Even if your friends are sleeping in on Sunday mornings, choose to be different and obedient. The perfect church doesn’t exist, but God-honoring churches do. Try to find a church that teaches God’s Word consistently and aims to honor Him.
4. Talk to upper classmen.
Most upperclassmen aren’t as intimidating as they seem. Get to know them, and ask them questions about things that you’re interested in. For example, I’ve talked to some upperclassmen about taking and teaching music lessons. They seemed to enjoy sharing the information with me, and they were able to help me have a better understanding about the topic.
5. Never ever forget that God is with you always.
God is with you in your dorm room, in your classes, in the cafeteria, and everywhere else that you go on campus. He’s part of your college journey. Let Him guide you as you walk with Him on the journey. You can’t get lost if you stay close to Him.
For You are my rock and my fortress; for Your name’s sake You will lead me and guide me. (Psalm 31:3 NASB1995)
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