Hi everybody~
I'm brand new to this site, and I love what I see! Ya'll have some great discussions going, and it's awesome how you support each other.
I guess I'm really in need of some advice/encouragement. My story is kinda long, but I'd really appreciate some help if you've got the time.
I'm nineteen, and I'll be a sophomore in college this fall. Last year I attended a very large public university (out of state) on a full-ride (including room, board, and books), but I felt rather unhappy towards the end of the year. I had turned away from God, and became a part of the party scene, which only led to a lot of trouble. I came home feeling burnt-out and depressed, even though I had made some great friends, and had learned a lot.
I came back and got back into my faith. I went on a trip with my church to Mexico for missions work, and came back pumped for God. I really feel as though He wants me to be a full-time missionary after I graduate. I intend to get a degree in Engineering to help me on the mission field.
I applied to a private Christian tech school not far from the school I attended last year, and was accepted as a transfer student. I've already burned all my bridges at the public school--I cancelled my scholarship, dropped my classes, etc.--and am now enrolled to go to the Christian school. I feel as though this is what God wants me to do, and it feels right.
Even with all of this, though, I'm having some doubt issues. I'm walking away from a free education, into one that will put me and my parents into debt. The school I am transferring to this fall is much smaller, with fewer opportunities. Add to that the stricter rules and requirements, and I'm struggling with whether this was really the right decision. It's too late to change it now, but I can't help doubting. I'm used to freedom to do almost anything I want to whenever I want to do it, but I will have to get used to curfews and chapel requirements etc.
I guess I'm just looking for some encouragement or advice about attending a Christian school. I'm sorry to dump all of this on my first post, but thanks for listening!
Your sis in Christ,
Jenn
I'm brand new to this site, and I love what I see! Ya'll have some great discussions going, and it's awesome how you support each other.
I guess I'm really in need of some advice/encouragement. My story is kinda long, but I'd really appreciate some help if you've got the time.
I'm nineteen, and I'll be a sophomore in college this fall. Last year I attended a very large public university (out of state) on a full-ride (including room, board, and books), but I felt rather unhappy towards the end of the year. I had turned away from God, and became a part of the party scene, which only led to a lot of trouble. I came home feeling burnt-out and depressed, even though I had made some great friends, and had learned a lot.
I came back and got back into my faith. I went on a trip with my church to Mexico for missions work, and came back pumped for God. I really feel as though He wants me to be a full-time missionary after I graduate. I intend to get a degree in Engineering to help me on the mission field.
I applied to a private Christian tech school not far from the school I attended last year, and was accepted as a transfer student. I've already burned all my bridges at the public school--I cancelled my scholarship, dropped my classes, etc.--and am now enrolled to go to the Christian school. I feel as though this is what God wants me to do, and it feels right.
Even with all of this, though, I'm having some doubt issues. I'm walking away from a free education, into one that will put me and my parents into debt. The school I am transferring to this fall is much smaller, with fewer opportunities. Add to that the stricter rules and requirements, and I'm struggling with whether this was really the right decision. It's too late to change it now, but I can't help doubting. I'm used to freedom to do almost anything I want to whenever I want to do it, but I will have to get used to curfews and chapel requirements etc.
I guess I'm just looking for some encouragement or advice about attending a Christian school. I'm sorry to dump all of this on my first post, but thanks for listening!
Your sis in Christ,
Jenn
