Published August 31, 2016
Advice from Those Who’ve Been There
Kris Schill (’94)
CSU Coordinator of Campus Guest Experience
“Approach every class with an open heart and an open mind. Our professors will challenge your thinking. They will encourage you to study Scripture for answers. Give your best to every assignment. Make academics and learning a priority. Complete assignments well and on time. This is a great way to show maturity.”
Nathan Miller (’15)
CSU Coordinator of Mail Services and Marketing Assistant
“Sometimes the best learning moments occur in conversations outside of the classroom. Don’t just be a consumer of information; instead, get out of your comfort zone to practice your knowledge by ministering to the local church and community. Impacting the world for Christ selflessly with the education and training you receive is where you will find a new exciting passion.”
Nick Forrester (’14)
Coalition for Christian Outreach Campus Staff
“Get involved and connected with a local church immediately. The friendships I built and the community I found are ones that will last a lifetime. The church gave me connections and experience that amplified my learning at CSU.”
Scott Cleveland (’15)
CSU Admissions Counselor
“Pursue meaningful relationships and mentors. There are people who want to pour into you and help you be all that God intends for you to be. It might require you to take the initial step to say, ‘Hey, let’s meet.’ Doing this could open up unlimited resources, and often those mentors become friends for life.”
Grace Doolittle (’16)
CSU Admissions Counselor
“Expect to be treated like an adult. This means it’s time for you to prayerfully make your own decisions and be on top of responsibilities. Be proactive. If you have a question, concern, suggestion, idea or thought, tell someone or talk about it!”
Charity Smith (’12)
CSU Admissions Counselor
“Spend time in personal prayer and in the Word, so you can figure out what you believe—not just from your theology classes, but from thinking through your personal beliefs.”
