Four Tips for Keeping Your Semester Holy
I’m a college English professor with two children, ages 6 and 8. As a new school semester begins for our family, new routines automatically emerge.…
I’m a college English professor with two children, ages 6 and 8. As a new school semester begins for our family, new routines automatically emerge.…
The first day of school can be scary, and it’s especially scary when you’re the teacher. The first time I stood in front of a…
“Here, try these on and see what you think.” Handing a pair of red gym shoes to my oldest, I fully expected him to quickly…
Ah, back-to-school season. The time of year that most students (teachers?) dread and all parents rejoice. It’s also the time that my control freak tendencies…
Our brains are in back-to-school mode. And generally, churches and campus ministries are following suit. They are rolling out the welcome mat and putting extra…
Transitioning to college or graduate school for the first — or third — time can uproot you physically, mentally and spiritually. It’s important to remember…
Writing as a 29-year-old adult with a full-time job, I am pleased to no longer be in school. I’ve put in my time (22 consecutive…
Fall is often a time of new beginnings. You might be headed back to school or starting your freshman adventure. If you’ve recently graduated, you’re…
If you’re a student entering a new academic year you may be excited for the opportunity of new beginnings, a chance for new friendships and…
What Not To Pack: 1. Your judgments: You’ll find that some of your professors and classmates have a completely different perspective about political, social, religious,…