My first semseter at A&M, I didn't rush....I didn't live in the dorms...I didn't get into the freshman leadership clubs I applied for...I didn't know anyone...and I didn't have anyone. I was 9 hours from home and miserable. I began looking for a church and did so without luck. I didn't feel comfortable at any of them I tried.
In mid-September, I stumbled upon the annual ministry fair held on campus. It was here that I found St. Andrews and, associated with it, Gateway Bible Study for young adults. My entire freshman year I was so thankful to have found this group. I loved them all to death and they took my under their wing so easily. My closest friends came out of this group.
Fall semester this year, the way the Bible study was ran changed a little and I just wasn't feeling it. I told myself I would find another church and Bible study to partake in, but unfortunately, let me faith linger in the back of my mind for most of the semester. They changed some things back to the way it was for this semester and I went on Thursday for the first time in months. I loved it. I hadn't realized how much I had missed all of them! Need I mention, it was also perfect timing (Thanks, GOD!). I had just done recruitment with a sorority and didnt get in...I had just applied for several jobs and didnt get any...I was missing home and trying to figure things out. Ahhhh, it was a breath of fresh air! Just what I needed. :)