The first few weeks at college can be a confusing time for any new student, whether you are a first-year student or a transfer. Finding friends and a community to surround yourself with can be a difficult proposition.
For the religious among you, this can be even more daunting. Perhaps your parents have only surrounded you with individuals who share your beliefs during the course of your life. Therefore, you might not be sure how to find like-minded folks in this huge mass of humanity, which makes up your new home. Others have just recently come into the faith and are looking for a group of individuals who can help them grow and mature in their new-found beliefs.
For many of you, I’ve got nothing. You’re on your own. For any of you who are Christian or interested in learning more about this “Jesus Christ” fellow, I’ve got some advice.
Do you wear or own Patagonia clothing? Were you popular in high school and want to feel like you’re popular in college? Do you enjoy hearing every detail about the various crushes between members of this campus ministry? Do you want to have a bunch of fun while ministering to middle and high school students? If so, try out UNC College Life.
Do you want to put more time into a campus ministry than a pre-med student puts into homework? Are you OK with constantly being asked if you are going to spend your summer doing “City Project”? Are you passionate about evangelizing and prayer-walking? If you’ve answered yes to these questions, Summit College is the place to be.
Do you want to be part of a group that has been losing all of its members to Summit College? Do you want to go to a church service run by students during the middle of the week? Are you attracted to the idea of getting “mentored” even if you have no idea what that means? Do you want a donut? In that case, CRU is for you.
Are you an introvert? Do you wear Chacos and love niche, indy, worship music? Do you actually know what it means to be “Reformed”? Are you super chill and looking to just hang out with some cool people? RUF could be for you, but no one knows anybody involved in this ministry, so good luck figuring out where they meet!
Are you a strong, independent woman who don’t need no man besides our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ? Do you want to be a part of the campus ministry with the strongest presence on Instagram? Would you like to meet some of the kindest women on UNC’s campus? Go check out Delight and report back to me on what you find out because I have no clue what they actually do.
All jokes aside, these organizations are all filled with some of my closest friends. They may have their own unique quirks and oddities, but these ministries care for their fellow students and would be thrilled to have you check them out.
