Many people have asked me in the past year, “Why are you going to Freed-Hardeman? Why aren’t you going to this state school or this other one?” And now that I have been here for a week, I am 100% sure that this is where I am supposed to be. I have no doubts in my mind. So after observing for a little over a week, here are a few reason why I chose a Christian University.

Worship — Every single night I have been here, we have gathered as a student body to worship our God. Everyone comes together, and it is just so cool to observe. Not many colleges have these opportunities to get everyone together. Plus, the singing is phenomenal every single night.

Bible Class — I get to go to a Bible class every single Tuesday and Thursday at 2:30 to study the life of Christ. Coming from a very large public high school, this is a BIG DEAL to me. I am so excited to be able to learn more about Him along this journey.

The People — I have met so many people especially over the last 48 hours that I am constantly having to say, “Now what’s your name again?” But all of the upperclassmen that I have met always always remember my name and that means so much. It truly is like one huge family.

The Professors — Tomorrow, my interface (orientation) group is getting to go have supper at one of the staff members’ house. Most of the staff members are opening up their homes for all of the freshmen tomorrow night. Every class I went to today was super awesome because I could tell that the teachers truly do care about me and want me to succeed in life.

The Friends — I live around the most awesome group of girls. At night we are always laughing and seeing who can eat the most peanut butter the fastest and seeing how many grapes we can fit into our mouths without choking, plus of course all of the girl talk. It has been so much fun to just have friends around all the time.

It has been so much fun being at FHU these first few days, and I am super excited about the next 4 years. I am so grateful to God for giving me the most awesome opportunity to be here!! All the glory is His!!