Apr 16, 2018 | College Tips, Higher Education
When I asked our faculty and staff what advice they had for graduating seniors, most of the answers actually applied to sophomores and juniors. That should tell you something. Planning for life after college graduation starts far before your last semester. Building...
Apr 2, 2018 | College Tips, Higher Education
The decision to change majors can feel like a personal crisis. I understand and have counseled many students and children through such a decision. So I asked HBU faculty and staff what advice they had for students who were thinking about changing degree plans. They...
Mar 15, 2018 | College Tips, Higher Education
The grade came back far lower than you expected. The relationship didn’t work out. The letter was a rejection instead of an acceptance. Someone you trusted didn’t follow through on a promise. Sometimes disappointment can be as simple as a bad date or grade...
Mar 8, 2018 | College Tips, Higher Education
While online programs are convenient and often more affordable than their residential counterparts, you should not assume they’re going to be easier than the traditional classroom. Students are expected to put in as much effort as they would if they were taking...
Mar 1, 2018 | College Tips, Higher Education
We’re only a few weeks away from Spring Break, which means plenty of students have already fallen behind on their coursework. It’s important that you evaluate how your grades are right now. Don’t wait until two weeks before your final exam to calculate your expected...
Feb 13, 2018 | Christian Living, Family
Marriage can be very difficult. You’ve chosen to commit your life to another person until death parts you. You’re flawed; your spouse is flawed; eventually, you could have children and they will be flawed. It is hard. But there are things you can do to protect your...
Feb 7, 2018 | HBU Faith & College Series, Higher Education
You’ve probably heard that engineers make the highest salaries, on average, of all college graduates. But is that their purpose? Are students who go into engineering and other highly technical undergraduate degrees only there for the expected large paychecks? Some...
Jan 31, 2018 | Christian Living, College Tips
Young people carry a lot of fear and anxiety when it comes to dating – how do I ask a girl out? What if she says “no”? What if I never get asked out on a date? Will long-distance kill the relationship? The list of fears can be endless and dangerous. That’s why Sue and...
Jan 23, 2018 | Christian Living, College Tips
My wife and I married when we were college students and recently celebrated our 48th wedding anniversary. Though the average marrying age has risen in the last few decades, we still know plenty of students who date seriously and marry in their college years. Our hope...
Jan 10, 2018 | Christian Living
When people look at your life, do they see hope? The majority of my career has involved college students who are preparing to enter the world. While educators hope students will give their best effort in the present, we also know and expect college students to be...
