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While making life-changing decisions,

seniors also deal with added leadership

responsibilities and intense classes in

their majors. Even simple decisions can

get complex. With the help of freshman

Matt Stoltzfus, Timberley Brown chooses

a snack after a tedious night class.

PLANS GRADUATE SCHOOL

ost seniors can hardly control their all-consuming

desire to graduate. The countdown to the end of

their college careers begins with their first day as

a senior. For some of them, however, graduation is

just a catalyst towards furthering their education.

Why attend seminary or graduate school?

Reasons range from wanting to be more effective in

a specific field of study to an insatiable desire to

learn. “By attending the University of Florida for a

Masters in Journalism, I hope to broaden my pros­

pective job opportunities,” said Kristi Foster. For

those studying for the ministry, attending seminary

provides one of the best opportunities to plant

themselves more firmly in the Word of God. “To be

a good servant of our Lord, the Bible says we should

be well grounded in the Word. This is especially

necessary in today’s society because of the false

teachings that are so prevalent,” said Dan Edwards.

What could inspire a student to add two to six

more years to his lengthy career of learning? For

Greg Llerena, it was a message about the famous

missionary David Livingstone he heard at camp

which caused him to surrender his life to church

planting in Cuba or Miami. Seminary will better

prepare him to train Cuban nationals in Bible study.

Though each student has a different inspiration for

continuing their education, they share a common

goal to be more effective ministers for Christ.

Using his knowledge of business, Lincoln

McKenna works diligently as student

manager of the bookstore. Lincoln plans

to attend California Polytechnic State

University next year to obtain a masters

degree in Financial Institutions. “I plan to

use my degree in dealing with others in a

business relationship,” he said.

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