https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81m3Egs4EMQ
It isn't all sunshine and rainbows at a Christian college. I hope you can relate, or in some way feel seen!Old Testament Academy Course: https://www.coffeean

https://www.christianpost.com/news/5-top-challenges-facing-christian-higher-education-today.html
Financial Difficulties. Due to the increasing cost of higher education, many Christian colleges are faced with low enrollment rates and other financial issues. Unexpected costs, the high price of textbooks, room, and board, and facing the reality of student loans can all be major deterrents for many students who would otherwise prefer to attend

https://blog.glcc.edu/blog/christian-college-students-face-challenges-at-public-universities
Challenge #1: Remaining Faithful. One of the biggest challenges is remaining faithful on a college campus that not only doesn't believe, but often works to disprove or tear down religion. Often times professors and other students will openly challenge Christianity and Christians. The Christian students will most likely, at one point or another

https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2020/september/enrollment-crisis-christian-college-cccu-evangelical-humani.html
Faced with declining enrollments, evangelical schools add programs, cut programs, and hope. ... Adding a major can make a Christian college competitive with a nearby state school, so about 65

https://www.kevinhalloran.net/tips-for-the-christian-college-student/
I pray the following tips will keep you from wasting your college years. 1. Put the Lord first in all you do. God doesn't have grandchildren. That means your parents' faith (if your parents are believers) needs to become your own—and that doesn't just happen at a Christian school.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/balancing-college-life-mental-health-guide-christian-qgkbe
Christian college students often find themselves navigating a myriad of challenges while striving to maintain mental health and a steadfast connection to their faith. The academic rigor, social

https://marisadamore.com/blog/feeling-overwhelmed-as-a-new-college-student
Joining a Christian group on campus can provide a sense of belonging and a support system. These connections can be sources of encouragement, accountability and friendship that enrich our college experience. Manage Academic Stress with Wisdom and Prayer. College workloads can be daunting. Remember Philippians 4:6-7, which says:

https://pillars.taylor.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1183&context=acsd_growth
Spring 2015. How to Stay Christian in College. 72. When students encounter behavior(s) that are in conflict with their morals or beliefs, Budziszewski ofers this encouraging and expert advice: "Don't Argue, Don't Apologize, Don't Back Down, and Don't Get Trapped" (p. 73).

https://rts.edu/resources/what-can-christians-do-to-survive-in-college/
This means finding a good church that you can worship at faithfully, finding a campus fellowship that you can plug in to and build relationships. This is going to make a huge difference as you head to college, and it's one of the top pieces of advice I give to students as they head out the door. Dr. Michael J. Kruger.

https://blog.truthforlife.org/how-to-stay-christian-at-college-three-timeless-truths
But as a Christian, you know that God holds everything—your worries and your fears, all your years at college and beyond—in His hands. There is no beauty, no meaning, no hope in blind, deterministic forces. But if your times are kept secure in the steadfastly kind hands of the Lord, then you have cause for great hope, no matter your

https://www.godtube.com/news/christian-college-students-top-10-challenges-faced.html
Leaving home for college is many a young person's dream. It is a time when they "fly the coop" and the safety of the home and the support system that they have depended upon for about 18 years. Although it is quite the adventure, this new chapter in a young person's life may also bring some challenges. Even for the student that has a great Christian foundation, college presents new life

https://openthebible.org/article/20-tips-for-the-christian-college-student/
1. Put the Lord first in all you do. God doesn't have grandchildren. That means your parents' faith (if your parents are believers) needs to become your own - and that doesn't just happen at a Christian school. You can follow Christ at a secular school, you can reject Christ at a Christian school, and vice versa.

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/faith/essentials-faith/growing-in-your-faith/how-to-stay-christian-at-a-christian-college/
Christian colleges pride themselves on creating safe, welcoming communities for students to thrive in. These institutions offer an array of courses, groups, and activities to encourage your son or daughter to grow in their faith. However, to have a relationship with God that thrives, even at a Christian school, students must wake up their faith

https://ministrywatch.com/christian-colleges-face-uncertain-future-and-existential-threats/
Trinity Christian College, Illinois. As Ministry Watch reported two weeks ago, Hope International University of Fullerton, Calif. announced plans to close Nebraska Christian College—a money-losing school with 85 students that it acquired in a 2016 merger—at the end of the current semester.

https://www.nae.org/hoogstrapodcast/
Christian colleges and universities face many challenges today. Some experience legal battles as they seek to maintain their faith identity in an increasingly secular society. Others must address the competing interests of various constituencies, such as students, donors, faculty and alumni. They all need to make exemplary education affordable and accessible. In Today's Conversation podcast

https://www.knowablegod.com/challenges-faced-by-christian-youth/
This article is a reflection on the multifaceted challenges I and many others like me, face in today's fast-paced and interconnected world. 1. Secular Culture. The decline of organized religion leaves many young Christians feeling like a cultural minority. Peer pressure to conform and the discomfort of expressing faith openly can be

https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/college-higher-education/what-we-gained-from-our-christian-college-experience.html
Each of us were focused on different areas of study, and we had a blast discussing it all and learning together. In your Christian college experience, God will use teachers, speakers, and authors

https://coldcasechristianity.com/writings/the-challenges-facing-young-christians/
The Challenges Facing Young Christians. By. J. Warner Wallace. Published. July 5, 2017. Every other week, from May to August, I have the honor of speaking with students at Summit Worldview Academy. I typically teach on the nature of truth, the reliability of the gospels, and the evidence for God's existence. The students are eager to learn

https://www.summit.org/resources/articles/top-5-reasons-college-students-give-christian-faith/
The research is scary - studies show that as many as 70% of Christian students leave the church during college. Here are the top five reasons we believe (from talking with hundreds of parents, pastors, and youth workers) most students give up their Christian identity in college. No Grounding — At best, many young believers don't know why

https://www.gcu.edu/blog/theology-ministry/embracing-sanity-what-are-challenges-being-christian-today
Our inability to answer Jesus's question coherently exemplifies a challenge of being a Christian today. People are formed by their surrounding world filled with the voices of advertisements, songs, messaging, cliches and endless scrolling. Today, those messages insist that our true authentic selves are ultimately an inward reality.

https://www.onlinechristiancolleges.com/lists/5-challenges-of-attending-a-christian-college/
But many freshmen students find themselves disillusioned by their new schools, so this article will tell you five common challenges students who attend a Christian college experience. 1. Judgement. Choosing a religious school is an open declaration of your faith and the important role it plays in your life. Even if you come from a family that

https://sharperiron.org/article/christian-educations-greatest-challenges-part-1
Christ Himself was a teacher ("teaching in their synagogues," Matt. 4:23; "taught them as one having authority," Matt. 7:29) and the title "Teacher" was used for Him at least forty three times in the Gospels. The apostles taught ( Acts 5:21, 42; 11:26 ). Paul commanded the Ephesian elders to teach "the whole counsel of God

https://odb.sg/faith-and-life/4-reasons-why-christians-struggle/
Struggle is inevitable when we want to follow Jesus in this world. But God has provided what we need to live a life that pleases Him.