College Success

In College Success, episode #087, Meredith Curtis talks about how to thrive, not just survive in college. Whether you are dual enrolling, commuting, or moving to another state for your college years, you will appreciate this practical, encouraging advice. You can excel academically and stay strong in your faith!

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Show Notes

My College Story

• New Christian
• First Bad Grade
• Nursing Major (starting new curriculum junior year)
• IV, Christian Fellowship, Making Disciples
• Close Relationship with my Grandparents

What is College Success to You?

Picture Yourself at the End of College.

Priorities

Your Life Reflects Your Priorities.

Your Priorities Reflect Your Purpose.

What are you living for?

What does your life say?

Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing

• Put God first always. Matthew 6:33, Psalm 127.
• Stay plugged into a local church. Never neglect your family. College is one season; family lasts forever.
• Connect with godly, genuine Christians on campus.
• Stay pure; constantly cleanse your mind. Set your standards now and refuse to lower them.
• Know the Word and Biblical Truth.
• Know why you believe what you believe.
• Know the world’s philosophies and learn to evaluate everything by the Truth.

Ruling and Reigning in Academics

Time Management and Scheduling are probably the biggest factors to academic success…even more than brains!!!!

Study Time and Study Habits

Make the Most of this Opportunity. Get the Best Education You Can.

Keys to Success

• Working hard pays off.
• Write Well:clear arguments, analysis, organization, complete sentences
• Read Well: find main points, underline, take notes in margins
• Take advantage of all your professors offer.

More Than Just Classes

• Life Preparation & Career Exploration
• Lifelong friendships!
• Athletics, clubs, etc.: Choose wisely!
• Build relationships with your professors.
• Seize academic opportunities
• Internships
• Study Abroad
• Workshops, networking, and more

Making Disciples in College

Witnessing in the Classroom

They are falling away like flies. Maybe just need to hear one person speak up.

Don’t be intimidated. Walk in your authority in Christ.

Gospel first; everything else second.

Remember they are broken sinners inside for all their pride.

Always learn from your mistakes.

Win them over. C.S. Lewis tactic: start from their side and lead to yours. Live your faith WELL! Respect others.

Pray for those who will be in your class!!! I have done this every single semester.

Outside the Classroom

Intentional relationships for evangelism.

Sit with new people at lunch and share the Gospel.

Pursue with love. Serve. Text. Pray for them.

Invite to coffee or lunch.

Join groups specifically for evangelism.

Learn how to turn conversations to Christ. Know some good questions!

Learn a basic Gospel presentation or two and get comfortable with it.

Be part of a VIBRANT CHURCH to be your net!!!

Start Now Being the Kind of Person You Need to Be

Worldview Podcasts

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Finish Well Radio, Podcast #071, When Worldviews Collide

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