Calledge
// September 3rd, 2009 // Life, Perspectives, Reflection
For those not in the know, the title is an intentionally awkward pronunciation of college.
For those not in the other know, I am now officially in college.
I’ll be taking 5 classes for a total of 12 credit hours. My classes are Strategies for Student Success (aka “How not to flunk out of college”), PE (PE online? ok…), National and State Government (did you really expect me to avoid politics in Texas?), New Testament Theology (I guess since my life depends on an understanding of this, I should try hard), and Authentic Christianity (because without it, my life and all I want to do is worthless).
I’m very excited for all of my classes and to actually get back into academia. This will be very good for me.
Our time here in Waxahachie (pronounced “wok-suh-hat-chee”) has been amazing. We’ve met incredible and gracious professors and staff who genuinely care about our walks with God, rather than just our classroom behavior. They have chapel every day on campus, a daily country to keep in prayer, and they open each class session with prayer. I’ve gained a new hunger for constant prayer, as well as a new perspective and respect for the power of God to answer our prayers. I truly have fallen in love with this campus in the two days I’ve been here; I now know that this is exactly where I’m supposed to get my education.
I’ve also met some amazing teammates. My fellow Engage students are absolute crack-ups. If nothing else, I know I will laugh every day I live with them. We already have inside jokes, a healthy feel for each others’ personalities, and nicknames for almost everyone. As we grow together over the next year, I know I will be building friendships for the rest of my life.
Tomorrow, I fly out to Guadalajara, Mexico. My flight leaves DFW at 6:45pm CST and arrives in GDL (Guadalajara) at 9:20pm CST. I would appreciate and welcome prayers for safe travel and for an easy breeze through customs. I’ll bring more detailed updates soon.