Hey, I’m Rebecca, and this will be my third year at Orientation (my second as a leader). I’m looking forward to meeting new people and seeing old friends as the school year begins.
When I came to college, I was a shy and quiet person. Up to that point, I’d spent my entire life in the same places around the same people. And then I moved over 400 miles away from it all. It has definitely been a learning/growing experience!
One of the important things I learned during the first few months here was not to be afraid of asking questions and to realize that I don’t have all the answers. Another thing I learned is that I could survive (to an extent) without a car. There’s a lot on campus: sports, concerts, plays, art shows, random late night activities. And off campus, there are many places to drink coffee, interesting stores, and community events.
My freshman year, I started working at Friendsview Retirement Center, which is right across the street from campus. I quickly discovered that there are many incredible people living there, all with stories to tell.
For me, college has been a giant combination of laughter, frustration, friendships, tears, tests (and not just the paper kind you get in class), silly moments, awkward moments, facebook, fun, and many late nights. I have to say that the most important thing I’ve begun to learn is how to seek and trust God through it all – to let Him be the center and focus above all the studying, whispering, deadlines, occasional sleeping, and adventures. Because unlike my constantly changing life, His steadfast love for us stays the same. Always.
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