I Don't know if I'm 'scared' exactly, just nervous mostly. I graduated high school in '06, and kind of 'took the year off'. Basically I'm lazy, and didn't want to have to sit through four more years of school. For a long time I thought I wanted to go into law enforcement, but for about the past two years I have kind of felt called to ministry of some sort.
After last week at youth camp (as an adult sponsor) I am feeling more and more called into ministry. I've been praying about it since before then, and a lot more since then, and today I got a call from a college that I kind of half applied to back in January.
I've lived in the same place my whole life. Last fall I tried to go into the Navy, but was medically disqualified at boot camp and sent home. I'm scared to try something new again because I consider myself a failure. The college I am looking at is only about two hours away, so I'd be fairly close to home, but I've built a lot for myself here in the past year....Any advice?
2007-06-08 10:37:01 · 13 answers · asked by stippy87 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I was terrified of college before I started. I loved it when I was in college, and I didn't do any of the party stuff. I was a regular high school kid with sort of bad grades. I got a 4.0 in college and all my professors loved my enthusiasm. Now I miss it.
College is NOTHING like high school! You take the classes you want, and if you don't like it, you drop it.
Hard work gets you everywhere and if it's a class you chose, the work is more like a fun hobby than a job.
Go to college. You have nothing to lose if you do, and everything to lose if you don't.
2007-06-08 12:45:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anne 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't be afraid of college because it can open alot of doors for you. Trust me you're not the first, nor will you be the last, to be afraid of going to college and trying something new. If you feel a call to the ministry you may want to major in philosophy and religious studies, but if you feel like you want to do something different find classes that spark your interest. Plus since your college is only 2 hours away you can still maintain relationships with family or friends that you had there. You can meet a lot more people in college and should explore that opportunity before or if you decide to join the ministry.
2007-06-08 12:12:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How you feel is totally normal! Its just your brain (heart, etc) reminding you that this is a big step. Its great that you feel called to the ministry, because being passionate about a goal is a huge part of what gets you to it, even when you're scared (or nervous). Just think, a few years from now you'll probably be counseling young people in your church about whether and when to take big steps with their own lives.
I'm not particularly religious, but I do believe that things happen for reasons. You weren't supposed to be in the Navy. You are supposed to be in college. Whatever comes from it, take this chance and enjoy it. It is possible to be scared, nervous, and having a great time all at once so do that. You'll be fine. Good Luck!
2007-06-08 10:54:04 · answer #3 · answered by pag2809 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Everyone is a little nervous about college, for one reason or another. It is a big change, certainly the classes are harder than high school.
Still, just don't worry about your opinion of yourself. Forget it, You are young, your opinion of yourself will change as you confront and overcome obstacles.
Just decide that you will be a college grad no matter what it takes, and that is the attitude that will prompt you to be successful, because you will study well enough to get acceptable grades. One's pride is a great motivator, if you are too proud to get less than a C in a class, then you will do the work required to at least get a C, no matter how hard the class. You can seek out tutors or other aid, but you will get that C. I speak from experience. I am completely average in math, got a 500 on the SAT in math. Yet I got an A in my college statistics class because I immersed myself in the textbook and did every problem 3 times and spent literally about 45 hours studying for each test. No joke. That's what I mean when I say you will do what it takes. It took me 4 days to study, but I got my A.
2007-06-08 10:45:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It would be Bad if you went into ministry just because you had failed at other careers!!
You need to get a wider experience of the world, feel that you are in control of your life and are following a positive path. Then if you feel called to ministry, that's different.
I think you should not just go to some college because you happened to apply there and they didnt reject you. You should research what school would be best for you, and then actively work on a good application that will get you in there.
There are plenty of Christian colleges, like Liberty or Wheaton, but there are also plenty of secular schools such as state colleges and universities where there are strong Christian communities of young people who want to be Christian witnesses in the world, not hide away where their faith will never be challenged.
Pray, then take command of your life and you will be led in a good path. Don't run away from the world.
Good luck.
2007-06-08 11:08:11 · answer #5 · answered by matt 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes!
Go to the library and get a copy of Robert Fulghum's "It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It" and read the chapter about John Pierpont.
Then, ponder these: "There is no comfort in a growth zone, and no growth in a comfort zone;" and "God does not call the prepared, He prepares the called."
You are only a failure if you give up. You can certainly build a meaningful life without going into the ministry, but if what you feel is really the "calling" you believe it to be, you should read the Book of Jonah again, too!
Good Luck and God Bless!
2007-06-08 10:47:38 · answer #6 · answered by Cathy R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people are scared of college, but everyone gets something out of it, and a lot of people have a fun time doing it.
2007-06-08 10:45:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was scared too. But my fear that i might be left behind had made me go back to college. Just think all the positive things you will earn when you go to college. This will help you to be motivated.
2007-06-08 11:09:33 · answer #8 · answered by coconut tree 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-13 07:49:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. I'm scared too about going to gollege.
2007-06-08 10:44:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋