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GU Events: All College Hike

Once every year, on a Wednesday a couple weeks into fall semester, all classes during the day are canceled for students to attend the GU tradition that is "All College Hike." The event is just as the name says, a hike done by all of the college. All students, faculty,...

Get the Most out of Your Alpha Experience

What is Alpha? Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet. It means the first or the beginning. Alpha is also a nine-week course that focuses on introducing the basics of Christianity through videos followed by group discussion. In other words, it is "an opportunity to explore the meaning of...

How to Get Connected

There are many ways to get connected. Now, what might that mean? Connecting could look like making friends, getting involved, or plugging into academics. Here at Greenville University, we care about all of those areas. How to get connected socially: 1. Talk to people in your hall and in your classes. Attend...

What does my RC even do?

What does your Resident Chaplain (RC) even do? You may have no idea. Or, you may think that your RC is just the person that is there to catch you breaking the rules of the university. To clear up any questions you might have, I interviewed two RC's, one male...

10 Questions with Student Blogger, Sidney Webster

Meet our new student blogger, Sidney Webster. She's going to spend the next year answering questions, addressing different topics, and delivering insight on everyday life from her unique perspective. Check back in with us weekly, and see what Sidney has to say! 1. What is your year and major? I am a sophomore...

How to Avoid the Freshman Fifteen

What is the freshman fifteen? It is a preconceived notion that you will gain a few pounds in your first year of college. So listen up freshman! You may think the freshman fifteen is a myth, and for some, it might be. But if you're anything like me, it's hard...

Top 5 Things to do During the First Week of the Semester

1. Memorize your Schedule Even as an upperclassman, it can be difficult to remember when and where you have to be for class. The best way to always know this information is to write it down or make a note on your phone. This makes it easy to access when you...

Keep in Touch with Your College Student

There's a lot of blogs out there about how students should prepare for their freshmen year, but parents need just as much preparation as they send their children off to school. If you're finding it hard to say goodbye, we've got the top four ways to keep in touch with...

10 Things You'll Learn Your Freshman Year at College

Your freshman year of college is filled with opportunities to learn and grow, and not just in the classroom. From people skills to time management, here are 10 real-life lessons you can expect to learn your freshman year of college. 1. How to be resourceful. If you live on campus or in an...

Top 5 Ways to Grow Your Faith in College

You're going to be busy at college. With so much going on- classes, clubs, sports, and more it might feel like you have no time to develop and share your Christian faith. Here's the good news: Your perfect college will offer plenty of great opportunities to grow, share, reach out,...

The Process of Becoming a High School Senior

You've finally become a senior! This is a year full of big, exciting decisions. We've got the top seven goals to achieve before you put on your cap and gown! 1. Schedule a tour at prospective campuses. There's only so much you can learn about a campus over phone calls and...

I Graduated, Now What?

I found myself asking this exact question when I graduated both high school and college. Where do I go from here? We've asked around, and we now have a list of the top five answers. Here is what the majority of people believe you should do when you graduate from...