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Advice From Scripture For Every College Student

College is a time of excitement and growth but for many it also brings stress, temptations, and the pressures of this world. Regardless of the struggles, the Bible can offer us peace and advice to overcome them!

Victoria Herr

Sep 11, 2016

Penn State Abington

Advice From Scripture For Every College Student

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As the realities of the fall semester begin to set in, it’s easy to focus on the exams, the pressure, and the stress of it all. While looking to friends and family for advice can always be comforting, I have found that looking to Him for advice can give me peace in the hardest times.

1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV)

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.

This verse has been one of my favorites for years and it is truly something I try to live by. College can be a tough time to stick to your values but if you live out this verse in your life not only will you be living a life without regret, you’ll be shining a light into the lives of those around you.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Mmm, reading this passage just gives me such peace in my times of doubt.

Ephesians 5:15-16 (NIV)

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

Who knew that the Bible warned us about procrastination? This is definitely one I should take to heart!

Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Yes, this is my jam, my fight song, my pep talk.

Psalm 119:9-11 (NIV)

How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

The freedom and temptations of college can put new pressures on students that they've never encountered, hiding God's word in our heart can prepare us to make the right decisions and stay on the right path.

Romans 12:2 (NIV)

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.

It is so easy to get caught up in this world; our looks, our Facebook likes, our grades, our relationship status. Sometimes we just need to hit that reset button and shift our focus back to Him and His will for our lives.

Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Keep this one in mind for finals week!

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Advice From Scripture For Every College Student

College is a time of excitement and growth but for many it also brings stress, temptations, and the pressures of this world. Regardless of the struggles, the Bible can offer us peace and advice to overcome them!

1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV)

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

Ephesians 5:15-16 (NIV)

Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)

Psalm 119:9-11 (NIV)

Romans 12:2 (NIV)

Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

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No one best represents the struggle like our favorite 90s squad.

1. When course schedules are released and you have a conflict between two required classes.

2. When there is only one section of a popular course.

3. Receiving the 18,000 emails reminding you to register ASAP.

4. When you need to see an advisor, but they are too busy/unresponsive.

5. Trying not to dress like a bum for your appointments with your advisors/department heads.

6. When you have a perfectly planned out schedule, and one class ruins it.

7. Carefully moving things around to accommodate a different class/section.

8. Waking up at 6:00 a.m. for your enrollment time.

9. Concocting a new schedule at your enrollment time after your original plan gets changed.

10. Getting into a class and filling the last available seat.

11. When all of your classes finally go through.

12. Realizing that you forgot a class that was a pre-requisite for everything else.

When your capability of "adulting" is put to the test

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"Nobody living in one of the most influential nations in the world should be worried about making ends meet."

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What are the benefits of raising the minimum wage?

What are the states that have set a $15/hour minimum wage?

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Because who understands your bitterness better than April?

1. When you have to provide an "interesting fact" for your first day ice-breaker.

2. When your professor is babbling on and on in his lecture.

3. When you edit your friend's paper and they get an A.

4. When it's 2 AM and you remember you have a test tomorrow.

5. When you finish taking the test and you're pretty sure you failed...

6. ...but then you get the test back and somehow passed.

7. When you've been up for 12 hours straight writing a paper.

8. And then you manage to stay awake in class the next day.

9. When you have to butter up your professor for an extra credit opportunity.

10. When you're assigned a group project.

11. And your group-mates are trying to chat about life instead of the assignment.

12. When it's your last class of the day and you're about to go home.

13. But then you remember rent is due tonight and the anger comes back.

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