Well, with only a couple more days until "Move-In Day" at Liberty, all I can seem to think about is how truly excited/nervous/terrified/anxious/pumped I am for this upcoming semester! I know this transition from high-school life at home with my parents, to college life away from everyone I know is going to be tricky, but I cannot wait to see what the future holds for me and my fellow peers at Liberty this fall! Let's get this semester started with twelve things that I am absolutely stoked for!
1. A New Place!
Both times that I have visited Liberty, I have met some of the most pleasant, spirit-filled people ever. I can't wait to be totally immersed in the community of believers, and the love of Christ's people while I am away at school.
2. New People!
One thing that I absolutely LOVE to do is meet new people! I'm so excited for dorm life and finding new people to connect with so that life in college can be even more great!
3. Challenging Courses.
4. Spiritual Fellowship!
From late-night study sessions to afternoon coffee dates, I am so ecstatic to have more Christian friends who yearn for more of Jesus and less of themselves. Having fellowship with other Christians who are in the same stage of life as myself is so motivating for me, and I'm pumped to be able to have that where I am studying!
5. Independence - well, kind of.
I'm a very independent person, so I can't wait to be able to make my choices and live my life on my own terms (kind of)! LU has some pretty strict rules, but they're only there to protect and ensure that its students make the most out of their college experience! Despite these rules, I will be able to make most of my own decisions, and I'm pumped for that!
6. FOOOOOODD!!!!!!!
8. Convo!
Like most Christian colleges, Liberty does require its students to attend convocation. Liberty's requirements differ however, in that the students must attend three times a week. It may seem a little excessive, but after talking to current students, I've been told that it really isn't a burden at all, and that they actually look forward to attending convocation! I am really excited for all of the great speakers and worship bands that Liberty provides its students, and I can't wait to see what God does through it!
9. Sporting Events!
Liberty University also provides its students to virtually free access to all division one sporting events, including football games! I'm ready to "Be early. Be loud. Wear red!"
10. Concerts!
Another really awesome thing about LU, is that they bring in the top artists in Christian music for their students to worship with! I've already bought my ticket for Bethel Music, one of my all-time favorite worship bands, and I am so completely stoked for them to come worship with LU on campus!
11. My Own Life.
I've kind of already stated this, but I'm going to reiterate just a bit. I've been independent since I came out of the womb (seriously, I'm like a less crude version of Stewie from Family Guy), and the thought of being on my own really makes me giddy. Of course I will miss my family and friends from my hometown, but I am ready to be off on my own and start my journey as an adult (kinda).12. A New Beginning!
A new semester, at a new school, in a new state is bound to be great for a new beginning! Now that my childhood years are practically over, it's time for a new beginning! I can't wait to meet new people, learn new information, and experience new things.
So, with that being said and the new semester rapidly approaching, the time has come for change and excitement! Embrace the new semester! What are some things you are excited for in this new season of life?
