10 things I love about Spring Arbor (so far)

Classes started two weeks ago and since then I've been super busy and finding a time to write has been pretty difficult, but it seems like so much has happened that I need to share at least something now! So here it is, the top ten things I have come to love about Spring Arbor so far this year. 

(In no particular order) 

1.) My soccer team! I can't even begin to describe how much everyone means to me. They push me on and off the field to become a better person and are just so caring and helpful. I also have an amazing freshman group of girls and I'm so happy how close all of us are, they are just amazing! 

2.) The opportunities on campus to get involved in. It seems like every day there is some fun activity or Bible study or meet and greets going on on campus. Intramurals have already started, I've joined a Bible study, every weekend there's been something going on like a movie or block party. It's just been a fun atmosphere to be a part of. 

3.) Chapel! Our chapel is sooo good and I just look forward to it every Monday and Wednesday. Our worship team is incredible, the speakers so far have been great and it's just so awesome to have everyone come together and just worship our Lord! 

4.) Small class sizes. None of my classes have over 30 students and I love that because it creates a much more relaxed setting and I feel like I actually can get to know my professors, and my professors get to know me, which is  a good thing since I'm missing so many classes for soccer, I can actually go up and talk to them about my assignments. 

5.) The kind humans around campus. Everywhere you go people are so friendly and nice. You can't walk through a doorway near a guy without them opening the door for you. You can just tell people here are genuine. 

6.) Core. Core100 is basically a class to help you get adjusted to college but also helps you to learn about yourself and your core class. It's kinda like a youth group in a way, but I love my core. (It helps that 8 of the 11 girls are on the soccer team) We go on a camping trip this weekend and I'm looking forward to it. 

7.) The scooter crew! I've lost my scooter twice already, once it was stolen by the guys soccer team, the other time I thought I had actually lost it because I just left it in the lobby of one of the dorms but luckily the crew has my back and had put it in one of the rooms so me and my scooter are reunited again. (And the roads have just been repaved around campus so riding is much more fun now) 

8.) The desserts at meal. Enough said, our desserts are amazing. 

9.) The clock tower, which may seem like a weird one, but the other day I heard it playing the song "My favorite things" from the Sound of Music and it just totally made my day! I love that song and I didn't even know the bell tower could do that. 

10.) The Holy Spirit's presence on campus. It's so nice to be at a school where I know that both students and professors have my best interest in mind and where everyone is striving to get to know God and glorify Him and I just can't wait to see what the rest of the year will bring because this school has so much to offer and I'm just so happy to be here!