Normally, I'm a very rational person. I make decisions because they make sense—none of this "go with your gut" stuff. But I've learned that some decisions can't be made with brain power alone. Choosing a college was one of them.

Of course, being me, I had to at least do some research on my college choices. I looked at academics, atmosphere, acceptance rates—a lot of the things the admissions counselors mention in "The Search Is On!".

I also asked the same question Steve Lansingh ponders in this issue: If college is supposed to prepare me for a career, what's the point of all the general education classes required at a liberal arts school?

After all that, I found a school I really liked. I eagerly scheduled a campus visit. But then my ideals crashed into reality.

Basically, my campus visit was a flop. The girl who was supposed to show me around was really busy, so she ditched me off on her roommate. She didn't have time for me either, so I ended up eating meals alone, finding a class to visit alone, and sitting in chapel alone. I accidentally parked in a non-visitor spot, and the campus police ticketed my car.

From this experience, I could have concluded that God just didn't want me to go to this college. But my gut—or maybe it was my heart—told me just the opposite. After the campus visit, I felt absolutely sure that was where God wanted me. And I still felt that way when I graduated four years later.

So my college decision wasn't perfectly rational. But it was right, because it was directed by God.

I don't know what kind of person you are. You might have a nearly scientific method for choosing a school. Or you might be traveling around, searching for the place that feels right. I hope you're mixing in a little of both. Even more than that, I hope you're seeking God's guidance every step of the way. He'll get you where you need to go.

Elesha and your friends @ Campus Life

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