Campus Voices

College students face a world of adjustments as they take on the challenges of campus life. One of the biggest tests is learning to thrive spiritually in the midst of chaotic and sometimes confusing change. Campus Voices is a collection of spiritual and practical reflections written by students, for students, that take an honest look at the most common difficulties and opportunities that college students encounter. These weekly readings are written by students from a variety of Christian and secular institutions, over 20 schools are represented and each entry opens a window into real campus experiences. Readers will instantly identify with the authentic voices of students finding their way through the maze of college life while growing their relationships with God. Reading are accompanied by journaling space and recommended Scripture readings to further encourage students to thrive.

As a college student, you are undoubtedly surrounded by a lot of different “voices” every day. At times, it can seem as if just about everyone has an opinion about what you should do and say and how you should live your life. With all of the other adjustments you have to make, life in college can become a confusing and chaotic time of change. One of the biggest challenges you will face will be learning how to listen to the godly voices in your life so that you can not only survive but also thrive in the midst of this time of transition. To help you, Campus Voices offers a collection of practical reflections from students from a variety of different backgrounds (more than 27 schools are represented) on topics ranging from getting along with troublesome roommates to balancing a heavy class load to dealing with times of crisis to maintaining your spiritual walk with God in the midst of challenges and changes. You will instantly identify with the authentic voices of these students who have found their way through the maze of college life and, through it, have grown in their relationships with God. You can thrive in college. Here’s how.

PAUL BUCHANAN, MFA, is an associate professor of English at Biola University who teaches creative writing and advanced composition. He holds graduate degrees from the University of California and the University of Southern California, and has published 20 juvenile and young adult novels, including 10 titles in The Misadventures of Willie Plummet series and five titles in the Heebie Jeebies series.