I have been thinking lately about the benefits that a religious lifestyle brings to me as a student. I don't just receive personal spiritual benefits from my religious participation, I receive social, emotional, and intellectual benefits as well.
As a college student, I live away from my family. My religious group serves as a supplement to family relationships and provides support in many areas of my life. I develop relationships that are deeply meaningful and provide a source of help in times of need. I can turn to my religious leaders for support and guidance when necessary.
The lifestyle transition that students face as they move away from home is significant and often difficult. This difficulty can be eased by meaningful involvement with a religious group. It can be hard to find and become established in such an organization, and I think that resources to assist students in this process are necessary.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Religion Benefits Students
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I believe this make really good sense because a lot of changes occur in a student's life over these 4 to 7 years of school. Religion seems to be the only constant thing we can rely on and find comfort in when we consider that some of us live thousands of miles away from our families.
In addition to bringing support and comfort, religion is a good way to find great friends and get involved in many ways in our community!
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