Monday mornings start off with College Algebra- my least favorite subject. The professor is really nice, really energetic and her main goal is to get us to understand the material. I'm hoping that my past frustrations and incapabilities in math will disappear this year!
Directly after math I have American Government which I'm actually really excited about! I've never been into politics and could care less about all of it, but now that I'm on my own and can have a say in the ongoings I find myself very interested! My professor is crazy, funny and wants us to form opinions. So, she said her goal is for us to never know what her political opinions are. She will bring up topics that challenge us to think, give us the facts from both sides, take us down paths to discuss all the options. She's vowed to allow us to give all of our opinions in a safe, opinion allowing environment and encourages us to bring up any reliable sources we may find- she will correct us if our information is wrong. Only thing is this class involves a lot of reading- both text book and internet sources and my brain doesn't stay focused or comprehend information well when reading. We'll see how that goes!
My british literature teacher is quite odd. Her lecture yesterday came across as scripted and she doesn't really have a personality. I'm pretty sure her class is going to be my toughest. It involves a lot of reading- reading of olddd books and poems, which I'm not a fan of, and analyzing which doesn't come easy to me. Not to mention I go to this class directly after lunch, so I'm ready for a nap by the time I make it across campus and to the classroom :)
I've also got my freshman seminar class where we'll discuss how to learn in college, about the school, and our focus course is called Who/What do you think you are? It's all about female stereotypes. Our first day was really interesting so I'm hoping the rest of the semester will be too!
Another class I have is Biology. I didn't take bio in high school so I was really looking forward to taking it this semester. I'm one of only 4? freshman in the class, the professor is kinda quirky, and the material we're going to cover is very controversial. My professor does have a resume overflowing with prestigious degrees, companies and discoveries, but I find his beliefs to challenge my faith. Many of the comments that were made- whether it be him or a classmate sent red flags shooting up in my head. It was just the first day, so as class progresses I'll be able to figure out what they're trying to say. In just a few minutes I'll be heading to Bio Lab where we'll be watching Al Gore's video on Global Warming...
This semester is going to be a process for me. A process of becoming deeper in my relationship with Christ in order to fully defend what I believe. While delving into the Bible to find the backing for my answers to challenges I'll be trying to view things with an open mind- to see all aspects but still remain grounded in my faith. So my request for you today, is that you pray for me as I face things I've never had to face before. I know that it's during the college years that many fall from Christianity and into the ways of the world, but I don't want to become part of that statistic. I need your prayers to help me to remain steadfast during this time, to fully understand what it is I believe, stand up and defend it, and to be a shining light for Christ but doing so with gentleness and respect. (1 Peter 3:15)
These next few weeks are going to push me to form my opinions on politics, on science, on my role as a woman, on my calling, on my religion, on ME. And that's always been something I struggle with.
My school is all about empowering women to be all they can be. They encourage us to think, to become, and to achieve. I just hope that they really do allow us to think for ourselves and not push an agenda on us. That they allow room for discussion, disagreement, and opportunity to resolve.
Just 3 days before I left God put this verse on my heart. At the time I didn't know why He'd put it on my heart, but after my first day here I found the significance and power in the words and I've been clinging to it ever since. Proverbs 3:1-2 "1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity." and 3 because I like it.. 3 "Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart."
I covet your prayers and support during this time of growth!!
love to you all,
me.
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