We’re here…
I just wanted to encourage the freshmen or people who don’t feel like they belong here. There are a lot of adjustments to make in college, but having good friends can help.
One thing that I have noticed about CBU is that it is a school that welcomes people. I think that many people struggle with identity once they start college. College is a time when people are free to be themselves. Who you hang out with can help mold who you will become. Many campus groups are open to new people, and I have found school clubs and groups of friends can be very welcoming and inclusive. Last year in the dorms, I was often invited to eat dinner with others in the hall even when my door was closed.
On Tuesday I tried to help out in the theater. I don’t know how much I actually helped, but the people there were patient with me. I felt like I was part of their group. I got to sit in on a Chinese class on Wednesday and didn’t feel out of place at all (thanks Professor Lu). You might think that people are just being nice and that this may happen on every college campus, but I think CBU is unique because people go out of their way to help you adjust to life away from home. The International Center helps international students adjust to life here in Riverside, and a group of students who grew up overseas meets on campus often. I feel like it is easy to be comfortable here.
One of the things I appreciate most about CBU is that people are willing to help you grow spiritually. A Bible study group that met last year invited me to join them again this year. I have also been blessed by people who have invited me to church and offered rides to church and back.
It can take a while to feel like you belong somewhere, but at CBU I think that you could start a conversation with anyone and feel welcome. The key to adjustment is just putting yourself out there. Once you get over your shyness, you’ll see there really is a place for you at CBU.
Prayer:
This week pray for people as they decide how to vote in the presidential election.
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