When I started high school, I felt like I was taking the first steps toward adulthood. Then, when I started college, imposter syndrome was real—I felt like a kid pretending to be an adult. Transitioning into adulthood is a big step; from experience, any help is welcome. As a college student, I find myself saying things like “I wish someone had told me that!”
Words of Encouragement
First of all, IT’S OKAY not to have things figured out. BUT, it’s important to make an effort to try to figure it out by trying new things like going to a first job interview, making connections in the field of work you’re interested in, and developing your work ethic. And when things feel overwhelming, here are a few words of encouragement you can say out loud to yourself:
A Playlist for Students
Not only is it overwhelming (and sometimes scary) to start thinking about our futures, but chances are our friendships are changing also. Maybe some friendships have run their course, or other friendships are finding new ways to adjust to growing up. With all these changes, it makes you wonder how people have dealt with this before. INC Media has pieces of content to help you navigate these feelings. You’re not alone in feeling this way, and maybe you’ll learn a few things from people who have made it through this transition already:
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Free downloadable resources
INC Media has got you covered for extra inspiration on the go.
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Get involved in your local congregation
Don’t let the positivity end with you, get involved with your community and local congregation so incoming high school and college students can be well-equipped for what’s ahead:
- Start a mentoring/tutoring program for high school students to help elementary and middle school students with homework
- Hold a Teacher’s Appreciation Day and invite teachers from the community or hold a school supply drive
- Set up a school supply drive for the school nearest to the place of worship
- Set up local study groups for students in the same grade level in high school
- Create a database of college students, professionals, and teachers to be resources for students
- Examples
- Teachers can lead reading clubs for elementary school kids over Webex
- College students can mentor high school students looking into the same major
- Professionals can mentor college students studying in their field
- Examples
Last, but certainly not least, a successful school year is made possible with God’s help. The world is a dangerous place, and God’s guidance is sought after through prayer. In the rush to get things ready either the night before or the morning of, slow down for a moment and remember God—how He’s helped you get this far, and that today is another day to see His blessings.
Have a happy school year!
Alison and your friends at Faith and Family
