Choosing the right college is no cakewalk. When deciding the place where you will spend the next four years of your life, what are the most important factors to take into account? Culture? Cost? Size? Program? Is the food good?? The University of California- Los Angeles completed a study asking over 190,000 freshman students what […]
To most, the name Wilson means little. To someone who has seen the movie Castaway with Tom Hanks, it’s the name of his precious volleyball. But, to the girls who play on the intramural volleyball team “Wilson,” it has a different meaning. Team Wilson is the intramural volleyball team we formed as freshman. We have […]
Here it is. The day of the tour. You and your family have probably come from far away, or maybe not too far, but far enough to make it an event. Your stomach is a little tight, you’re a little nervous. Maybe you’re like me and couldn’t eat a lot this morning. It’s such an […]
Growing up I have a very vivid memory of going to the doctor every year to get a physical for school. I never thought twice about going because it was so normal to go to the doctors. Rarely do people question or minimize our needs regarding physical health but we often push aside our […]
One of the most exciting days of my Freshmen Welcome Week at Grove City College was when I received my laptop. That might sound crazy, but new technology always gets me excited! All freshman at Grove City receive a technology package that includes a laptop computer, a printer/scanner/copier combo, a backpack, a flash drive, and […]
Hi! I’m Emma and I’m a junior Sociology major with minors in philosophy and environmental studies. I’m from Colorado Springs, so my love of mountain climbing trumps all, but I’m also a fan of drinking tea and handwritten letters. My hope is to go through life seeking God’s goodness in each and every moment and […]
Game of Thrones and House of Cards fans can step aside because I am convinced that House Hunters is the most dramatic, heart-palpitating television show out there—after all, the couples choosing a house are making a huge decision. But there is a reason we don’t have reality shows about people making just any life decision, […]
If you’ve ever been to a college fair, you know it can be a little overwhelming. There are dozens, sometimes over 100, schools to choose from. You weave through isles of tables with representatives staring you down, hoping you’ll stop and ask questions. Brightly colored signs, banners and booklets with words like “discover” and “opportunity” […]
See below for some fun & helpful advice from 3 current and recently graduated Grove City College students!! — Here you are. You have arrived at the summer in which you’ll be finally filling your bags, loading your trunks, and frantically running back to the store for last-minute essentials. No worries, we all forget something […]
Below is a post from Fall 2015, containing some thoughts for the beginning of your college search journey. It is relevant as you investigate and evaluate “fit.” Please let us know if you have questions! Ready for a little STRATEGY? Reach – Match – Safety Consider all three of these types of schools realistically, ensuring […]