Question

[JCroxmysox]

Ok, a lot of people may think that it's way to early for me to consider this, but I'm going to post this anyway...

I'm at a point where we're being asked to make lots of decisions... At the moment I have to make choices for my A Levels (2 years of non-compulsory study, if you didn't know)
I already know that I would like to take Religious Studies, Psychology and French. Obviously the R.S course is the one I will be offered that will best equip me for the immediate future...

After this, I am going to take a year out and do youth work, as I feel this is my calling, before going to study at Bible college. The course offered at the college I am interested in is a 2 year course, which involves a chance to get practically involved in youth work during year 2.
The problem is, my parents aren't Christians and are unlikely to support me financially - the course will cost either £1,500 and £4,500; depending on whether I choose to be residential or not... (This is the main reason I'm thinking about it so much so early on)

Has anyone else been in a similar sort of situation? If so, how did you deal with it?

I really feel that this is the college I would like to go to, and am not sure whether this is something from me, or from God... Is there any way of testing this to be sure?

 

[okiemommy26]

Well is there any finanical aid over there that you could apply for?

 

[Boss_BlueAngels]

Yeah, try for financial aid either through scholarships or government. Both things can help a lot.

Also, since you are 16... just give this decision some time. If you decide between now and then you would like to do something else... well maybe this wasn't quite it for you.

One thing that I have learned in the last 4 years of College is that the we may still reach the same destination, but sometimes God has alternate routes for us that we didn't plan for. Some shorter, some longer. This has happened coutless times for me. lol Just be open for things to change.

 

[tessalion]

While its definitely good to be thinking ahead long term, dont try to make all your decisions at once. I made who knows how many decisions before i came to college, but once i got here God took me on a path i never would have expected. What's that one quote, something about how God finds great amounts of humour in man's best laid plans (sorry i cant come up with the exact wording here...) I guess that general thought process also goes for when it comes to thinking about how youll pay for everything...once i got to college i found myself completely on my own paying out of state tuition, but God always provides. Keep praying and thinking about it, but dont forget to stop and enjoy the roses along the way

 

[tamtam92]

You might also decide to do secular studies, get a job, and make a Bible College only afterwards.
The problem with Bible College is that you have less intercourse with the 'world', and thus less opportunities for witnessing.
Just my thought.