Eclectic. so many different things happened while meeting hundreds of different walks of life. It was amazing to say the least :) ...Ali Kornelsen
Eye-opening. I know that's two words but it's hyphenated...I guess the semester was a wonderful time for me to meet people, especially within Salt. My relationship with God has grown so much, which has been very encouraging. However, I have realized that I am going to have to work a lot harder than I did in high school, which is a little depressing, haha. ...Jennifer Freeland
My one word for my first semester at Iowa State is life-changing! ...Andrea Kastorff
Inspiration is the word I choose to describe my fall semester at Iowa State. I chose this word because I have been challenged to change myself for the better and I have been in numerous situations that have shown me the person I am. I have made many friends who have told me that I am very silly and always make them laugh and that they enjoy being around me. I have also been very humbled and have decided to seek a better relationship with God by reading the bible even more and making sure I understand what I read. I also have been amazed by all the nature that surronds the campus remembering that God is the one who created it and is considered my lover and before I never look at my relationship with God like that and the fact that nature is present to amaze me is very cool to me. ...Deleah Pettie
One word to describe my semester would be..... unexpected. In this first semester, I have been through so many
changes and have felt God's hand guiding me more than ever. I would
never have guessed that my first semester would have gone as perfectly
as it did. Countless times throughout the semester, God brought exactly
the right people into my life that gave me exactly the right message. I
have never experienced anything so comforting as hearing a message and
knowing God lead you to that person to be a arrow pointing you towards
Him. I have made unexpected changes and I am so thankful for God's work
in my life this semester. Excited to go on this journey with you girls! ...Katie Carver
My one word to describe my semester would be "unbelievable" ...Jamie Hlas
Learning Experience (I know that's two words... but I didn't think learning made sense haha!) I have learned so much this semester about God and who He is. God is God and He is powerful. He is great and mighty. And He does what He wants. He has been moving in my life and teaching me to open my eyes, to look beyond the here & now... His plan is much bigger than mine and the intricacies of it can't even be fathomed! I am overwhelmed by His awesomeness and sacrifice, and I'm in awe of how this realization has been changing me and growing me. I've learned to listen, and that God can speak through any circumstance, no matter how strange. I've been learning to only rely on Him when I'm stressed, hurting, confused, or whatever! It's amazing how much he taught me in just one semester, and I hope the learning never ends! ...Sara Wodka
One word to describe my last semester would be PEACEFUL in that God was gracious to give me a lot of peace in many areas of my life such as: my major, my summer plans, and simply trusting in God in general. :) ...Kaylee Becker
Rough. I have had roommate problems and was very homesick, but I needed the struggles to really adjust to college and to grow in my faith. God has tested me and made me a better person. ...Renae Debruin
Awakening ...Ali Kuhfus
Stretching. I feel like I have been stretched in all directions. I have been stretched in the direction of stress and worry... backwards into anger and depression... into joy and happiness... into love... into feelings I've never felt before... by voices I've never heard so loudly in my head before... by knowledge and learning. I've never felt as much stress as I have since I came to Iowa State. I've had moments when I've been pulled back into my old self, my old angry, depressed, suicidal self. I've been so happy and joyous for my walk with God and for the journey He's placed me on. I've been feeling a lot of things I've never had to deal with before, and I had never taken the time to really bring out of the back of my mind. I've been hearing the devil very loudly in my head, and been tugged and pulled by him and myself against God's will for me. My mind is being overflown with what I've learned this year, through my roommate, Sara. Through the little challenges I've been through. Through Salt and Freshman Group. Through the people God has placed in my path. And through God, Himself. I have been challenged in so many ways and pushed in so many ways. I've been stretched. It's been tough, but I have been stretched for God's glory. And each little tug that stretches me farther has tugged me closer to God. It's still really stretching and challenging, but I know God is powerful and greater than everything. ...Laura Wuest
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