May 9, 2018 | College Tips, Higher Education
When a young 20-something graduates from college and starts her first job with a salary and benefits, $35,000 or $40,000 sounds like a lot of money. And often, the first salary is more than that. With money coming in, but student debt on their shoulders and hopes for...
Apr 30, 2018 | College Tips, Culture, Higher Education
College is the time to develop good habits related to social media and digital technology. 1 Corinthians 6:12 says, “All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be mastered by anything.” (NASB) Social...
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...
