| | sensory overload... January 11, 2008
I have to keep a journal for my English class. This was part of my first entry--
Sensory overload. Those are the words that come to mind when I reflect on my first two days of college. Mornings are bright and bustling with activity-- students running to their next class, or making a mad dash out of the building, friends mingling before and after classes, faculty members mumbling to each other, the tapping of keyboard keys, texting tones sounding off.
And I was taking a quiet stroll through all of this.
I really wasn't nervous. More than anything, I was determined to A) dodge any bullets that may crush my spirits and B) resurrect my inner overachiever. But on another hand, I was also feeling lost and awfully small, which was a bit overwhelming. But such is the spirit of freshmandom. (That's not a word, but if I didn't say so, you'd just assume it is and marvel at my intellect.)
As much as I wanted to, I didn't include that part in parentheses. ;)
Since that time, I finished re-reading Pilgrim's Progress for the third time. This time, I saw it in light of this "new era" in my life. (Doesn't that sound dramatic?) Here I am, Christian, crossing paths with all these people--some are named Worldly Wiseman, many Talkative, some Ignorance, some Legality, etc., all of whom think they're headed to the Celestial City. I talk to whoever seems friendly, but most people keep to themselves, hence the reason for feeling small, and having to ever so tactfully bulldoze their barriers. (I love that word.) Only then can I be a witness.
Christian would've been as strong as a piece of chewed up gum on the ground without his companions, Faithful and Hopeful. Thank God for those companions! I see their smiling faces in the halls, and even simply brushing by lends me a good share of encouragement. (Having them there means that someone can vouch for my sanity.) And at the end of the week, when my brain has exhausted its last ounce of energy, there are those beautiful e-mails and such from friends who simply want to know how my week went.
All that being said probably paints a dreary picture, but it really isn't (anymore). I've had my share of amusing experiences, most of which have to do with my first impressions... Stories shall be available upon request. ;)
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I remember hearing about how it could often be discouraging being in a place full of so much worldliness, but one verse my sis often found encouraging was 2 Corinthians 2:14-15. And of course, I'd recommend Matthew 5:16, which is a verse I'm sure you've read thousands of times, but it's always helpful nonetheless 
Remember, this can be an opportunity for all those people to see a difference in you. And, Lord willing, an opportunity to share the gospel. I'll be praying for you!