College \u2013 \u201cthe best four years of your life.\u201d Sound familiar? While college is rightfully not for everyone, those who choose to go to college typically go with expectations of what is to come \u2013 rigorous or easy classes, Greek life, campus events, activities to do in the surrounding area, clubs to get involved in, dorm life, food, and campus culture. Once college becomes reality, expectations are then unmet, met, or exceeded and no one ever seemingly discusses how these play into peoples\u2019 perception of college. My hope is to begin this open-ended discussion for prospective students before they step onto campus by interviewing students who have diverse opinions of college.<\/p>\n
As I personally considered my answer to the question, \u201cWhat does college mean to me?,\u201d I enjoyed being able to look back on where I started, where I am headed, and how college has significantly impacted me in ways I could have never predicted.<\/p>\n
I walked into my freshman year with little desire, excitement, or optimism for Grove City College, mostly due to unfortunate personal circumstances. Despite my involvement in Young Life, campus events, bible studies, and other opportunities, I found myself floating through freshman year and maintaining an existence<\/em>, rather than a presence<\/em>, on campus. There was no true place for me on Grove City College\u2019s campus \u2013 I believed it. I found myself lost in my major, lost in community, and lost in direction. \u201cCollege will be the best four years of your life\u201d was seemingly becoming a lie that had greater impact on me, as I found myself struggling to enjoy my time spent at Grove City.<\/p>\n
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