South Carolina, Day 2

Yesterday was day two of the trip. I got up early and had a campus tour with The Mumbler (our affectionate nickname for my admissions counselor), and then had two GA interviews. They both went pretty well, although the first guy I interviewed with was kinda weird. He was honest with me though. And I appreciate that. I also visited a choir rehearsal, and sang with them - sightsinging - very fun. I also met the lady who will most likely be my violin teacher this fall. It was kind of cool because she was my teacher when I came to the University for violin camp a couple years ago when I was in high school. Good times. She's just as nice as I remember and doesn't look a day older - quite an accomplishment, when you're about to hit 60.

Beyond the fact that I LOVE this University, it's just so different. Like how there's chapel every day. And every class opens in prayer. Or how there are Bible verses that apply to everyday life carved into the walls (on purpose) for everyone to see. How people pray before they eat here. I hope these kids realize the privilege that they have, going to a school like this. Like how you can walk around campus all day and never hear anyone swear, or take God's name in vain. Do they realize how awesome that is? I mean don't get me wrong, I loved the college I went to. It was a ton of fun and I met my two best friends there. But there were some definite downsides to being there as a Christian. It was hard sometimes. Now, looking back, I can say without doubt that God brought me through it with a greater, deeper faith in him, a better trust, and a more mature Christian life.


But it's still kind of nice to not have to use my iPod all the time to drown out the cursing.


Did you go to a secular or Christian school? College or grade school? What did you like or dislike about it?




Leah