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Inquiring Minds Want to Know

So what do you want to know? Really. Anything.

We ask students to answer your questions because — let’s face it — they know best what it’s like to be a student at Seattle Pacific University.

As a peer advisor, what sort of advice would you give to freshmen in the first few months of school? Conner Wareing, Scottsdale, AZ

Get to know the peer advisor, student ministry coordinator, and other guys on your residence hall floor. These people are going to be your brothers (or if you’re a girl, sisters) who will be by your side for the course of your entire freshman year, and hopefully beyond. They’ll keep you so busy with fun activities in the first few months of school that you’ll forget that you’re supposed to be having a hard time transitioning into college!

What is it like sharing a room with another person? Katelyn Clickner, Ewing, MO

Sharing a room in the residence halls is definitely a growing and learning experience! It gives you an opportunity to learn how to respect others on an entirely new level, as well as many other skills that are necessary for succeeding in life. I’d say the key to having a successful roommate dynamic is learning how to coexist with the right balance of both humility and strength. SPU’s Housing Services does an amazing job of matching up roommates (I’m still really great friends with both my freshman year roommates!), and if you run into trouble, your highly trained peer advisor will be there to help you out.

How do you manage to finish your homework and still have some free time? Jennifer Tornay, Bend, Or

You’ve asked the age-old question that every college student (and adult, for that matter) wants to know. Personally, I make really good use of the iCal on my Mac. It is a life saver! No matter how you organize your life though, I’ve found it to be super important to be intentional about your time. If I don’t designate a time to study, or exercise, or pray, or call home in my calendar, it will end up not getting done and most likely will be substituted by sleep or video games or something stupid. Ultimately, this is way easier said than done, and it’s not something that I can tell you how to do. … You’ll have to learn how to do it best on your own.

What is the best part of living in Seattle? Heather King, Aurora, Co

As a fellow Coloradoan, I can tell you that the best part about living in Seattle is not the weather (“wink”). There are, however, many great things about living here! First, Seattle is super diverse and the open-minded culture will cause you to see things in a totally new way. Second, as a big city, Seattle always has something fun going on that will pique your interest! Finally, if you’re the outdoorsy type — as I know many residents of the Mother Land are — you are just minutes away from all sorts of outdoor adventures. Biking is all the rage up here. If you’re into skiing, snowboarding, or hiking, there are mountains just 45 minutes away. If you like water sports, there’s water everywhere! The real question is will you be able to handle all of the glory that Seattle has to offer?

Does SPU have classes or a program to help you become a pastor? Bekah Roberts, Colbert, WA

Funny you should ask. I'm actually here at SPU to earn a degree in educational ministry and become a youth pastor some day. SPU offers undergraduate degrees in both Christian theology and educational ministry, both of which are great degrees for getting you well on your way to becoming a pastor. And if you want to be a super-SPUdent, you could always come back for your master of divinity degree at SPU, too!

For more answers to real questions, visit the Inquiring Minds archives.