I have recently joined a band. Up until this point, my musical contributions were two or three Sundays a month as part of my church’s praise team. It has been a nice way to engage…
Favorite posts from Homecoming 2018
What a great week to be a Crusader! Homecoming 2018 was an absolute blast. The week started out with a variety of events for students like a family movie night in the Quad, Rock Wall…
Global Missions: A Pilgrimage, not a “World Race”
During recent years I have witnessed several young adults (usually recent college graduates) embark on a journey called “The World Race” which the organization self-describes as an “11 country, 11-month mission trip to share the…
5 Strategies to Help with Reading Comprehension
Have you ever put off assigned reading until the last minute because you know it is going to be difficult to understand? Have you ever finished reading for a class and realized that you have…
What’s for Dinner?
I am constantly planning lunches and dinners every week. You can say I’m a frequent flyer at H-E-B. Of course, I have plenty of choices when it comes to eating. I can eat at Chick-fil-A,…
Preparing for Success in Health Professions
Are you considering applying for a graduate health professions program? If so, someone has likely advised you to keep your grades up, take all of the prerequisite courses, learn as much as you can about…
Family Weekend: Favorite Tweets
Family Weekend was fantastic. From the Ring Ceremony to the Pep Rally to the 77-7 victory over Southwestern, this weekend was most definitely memorable. Here are some of our favorite tweets from the week. #umhbfamilyweekend…
Where does God want me to go to college?
So there’s no sign in the sky, no gut feeling, no scripture verse that makes it totally clear where you’re supposed to go to college. You’ve reached the point where you are ready to flip…
Do I Really Need To Read My Textbooks?
Without fail, there is at least one constant in college. No matter which university you attend, whatever major you choose, or whomever your professor may be. Textbooks are required. I am here to tell you…
Favorite tweets of the week
We can hardly believe it’s been a month since Welcome Week! Classes are in full swing as students are preparing (or maybe recovering?) from the first round of exams. Many of our Cru Athletics teams…