the II Freshmen learn to trust during transition The transition from a concluding phase of life to a beginning phase of life created contentment and confusion for many new students this year. Transiting from high school to college, the freshman class experienced diverse emotions. The excitement of meeting new people and visiting new p laces mingled with the uncertain– ties of saying farewell to familiar people and leaving familiar places. "It was really difficult leaving old friends at home and moving to a new place w ith all new people," freshman Christina Lucardie sa id . "These people eventually became new friends. However, I had to trust in God to get me through times when I felt as though I didn't have any friends near me," Making their transition, freshmen learned the value of trust as they took the first steps of their college years. Many viewed their transition not as a bar– rier, but as an opportunity for growth, academi– cally, emotionally and spiritually. "The most valuab le lesson I've learned through coming to Harding University is that I cannot do as much on my own as I thought," freshman Gerrit Hopman said. " I've learned to trust my family, friends and mostly God. Without trust, Maranda Abercrombie-uttle Rock, Ark. Amanda AdamS-Burlington, Ky. Joel AdamS-Huber Heights, Ohio Lindsay AdamS-Houston, Texas Trina Agee-Franklin, Tenn. Julie Akins-Sherwood, Ark. Scott Aldridge-N. Litlle Rock, Ark. Ashley Alexander-Plano, Texas Matt Alexander-Mansfield, Texas Jennifer Allen-Asheboro, N.C. Jessica Allen-Hoover, Ala. Steven Allen--Bartlell, Tenn. Chris Allison-Searcy,Ark. Dana Altman-Plano, Texas Cali AndersOn-Brentwood, Tenn. Michael Anglada-Bremerton, Wash. Ashley Ard-summerville, s.c. Justin ArdreY-Newport, Ark. •• 106 people even small tasks are difficult to accomplish, including learni ng my way around campus and making it to chapel on time." While becoming an active part of the student body, the freshman class displayed the value of trust. They joined campus organizations, trusting that Christian friends would influence their char– acter. They served others in the community, trusting that God would minister through their steps of service. "After making the initial transition to col– lege, I do not know why any student wouldn't want to come to Harding," Lucardie said. "I trusted that God would reveal my steps. He revealed numerous blessings. Beginning with Impac t, I met severa l people, including new students and freshmen. These people have con– tinued to help with my transition to college." God desires for his children to trust in Him. Placing their faith in God's Word, the freshman class developed a stronger trust in God. In Psalm 5:11, David prays, "But let everyone who trusts you be happy; let them sing glad songs forever. Protect those who love you and who are happy because of you" (NCV). -Emily Sane Freshman Katie Vancil and her father, Bill, walk the Cathcart Hall stairs as she prepares to move in. the beginning of the fall semester, parents and classmen helped more than 1,000 freshmen transition to living in the dorm. (Photo by unlaseY Taliaferro)
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