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Category: Spiritual Life
Admissions Process, Spiritual Life, Student Life
Living Out Your Faith at HU
If you asked me four years ago if I thought going to a Christian university would push me to become stronger in my faith, I would have told you the choice was too safe. I had so many doubts, but this one was the loudest: If I was surrounded by like-minded people and consistent messages of faith, would I be prepared to live in the “real world” when I graduated?
Spiritual Life, Student Success
The Perks of Floor Worship
Looking back at last year, one of my regrets is that I did not participate much in floor worship. Luckily, I am only a sophomore with plenty of time to make up for what I missed and encourage others to do the same.
Spiritual Life, Student Success, Student Life
More Than a Credit: My Spiritual Life Experience
With the busyness of classes, internships, practices, and social lives, the individual importance of each spiritual life experience is sometimes lost. We tend to turn these meaningful times of worship into a 45-minute period of waiting for a QR code. Drawing from my personal experience at a chapel service, I hope that you can see the invaluable impact that spiritual life events can have in your life if you are attentive and have an open heart.
Alumni, HU History, Legacy, Spiritual Life
The UB Legacy
My family knew little about the Church of the United Brethren in Christ when I visited Huntington University as a prospective student. Nevertheless, my Christian parents and I were confident that HU would support my spiritual growth. I know now that this had much to do with HU’s relationship with the UB denomination.
Admissions Process, Campus Visit, Spiritual Life
What’s Important: Spiritual Atmosphere
The right place for you will align with your core beliefs and provide an environment that will encourage you to grow in your faith. Both doctrine and a personal sense of connection are going to be important.
Performing & Digital Arts, Spiritual Life, Student Success
Reflecting on My First Semester
Before the school year began, I was racked with uncertainty about the workload and how well I could keep up. Additionally, I wondered how I would manage to balance my schoolwork, social life, mental health, etc. Nevertheless, my first semester went surprisingly smoothly.
Alumni, Legacy, Spiritual Life, Student Life
Nothing But the Truth
Can I tell you the honest truth? Writing about the “chases truth” Forester trait is tricky, more difficult (for me at least) than many of the other Forester traits. I’ve been writing about the Spirit of a Forester for years, yet right now I’m carefully considering every word I write. And I think that’s a good thing. I wouldn’t want to handle the truth lightly.
Alumni, Legacy, Spiritual Life, Student Life
How to be creative…even when you aren’t.
Creativity is a part of the Forester identity. So where does that leave people who don’t consider themselves creative?
Alumni, Legacy, Spiritual Life, Student Life
A Swing and a Miss
Foresters defy complacency by understanding themselves and seeking opportunities to grow that fit who they are. They can defy complacency in whatever they do — in English essays, lab experiments, and even in softball games — without being perfect at everything. Instead, they cultivate a sense of self-awareness and meaningful growth.
Alumni, Legacy, Spiritual Life, Student Life
Couldn’t Care Less
Growing up in Ohio, I witnessed firsthand what is arguably the most significant source of Buckeye pride: the Ohio State University vs. University of Michigan football game. Public schools and church youth groups heralded the annual event with “wear your team colors” spirit days. Officially, it didn’t matter which team you represented, but the outnumbered Michigan fans took plenty of good-natured teasing.