The Pressuresof Dating on a Christian Campus

W hethe r you were dating or single, engaged or married, most students could agree that Liberty University was a breeding ground forrelationships. Everyone dealtwith the dating pressuredifferently

"Dating isemphasized at Liberty,but you should really spend time getting to know yourself first," said Sophomore ChrisCortez

Despite some people's advice against dating incollege,couples holding hands couldstill be seen all over campus,

"It seems like there are couples everywhere and that, for many people, makes them want to find someone to date,"said Jennifer Current,a Senior Health Promotions major

While perspectives on dating varied, one thing was evident: Liberty's campus provided an opportunity to meet godly men and women with whom tobuildrelationships

"I believe thatLiberty's environment helps keep necessary boundaries on relationships,"said Senior Elementary Education major, Jennifer Cline

Through the dating process, students were able to figure out what they did and did not want in a relationship, along with qualities they were looking forina futurespouse

"Irealized it'sbetter to wait for someone you really like that can turn into love instead of just randomly dating people Iknow Icould never marry,"said engaged ChristaGarthwaite,a Senior Nursing Major

Lessons inlove proved tobe a part of the education process for those participating in the collegedatingscene.

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JuniorEmjlyStawick and SeniorSteve Brissonsharedinnertogetheronabench near thekeyholeparkinglot.

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IStudents Cope With the RisingCosts ofCollege J

T h e cost of college could be overwhelming and strenuous on any person's budget. While some studentswere fortunatetohavetheir parents pay for college, many students sought outjobstooff-setthecostof tuition and livingexpenses.

Senior Rebecca Getz, from Lewisburg, PA, worked atthe Drowsy Poet onLakeside Drive.When asked why she worked, she said,"Itteaches me how tomanage my time andit alsotakes away some stress for my parents." Getz also stated, "My parents pay for my school, so thisis theleastI could dotohelp them out."

Senior Jeremy Boles, from Cumming, GA,worked inLynchburg with a landscaping company. Boles said,"This job shows methat lifeisn't aseasy as it once seemed to be."

Students able tofind work study jobs had the benefit of goingto schoolandwork oncampus. Julia Forystek,aSenior whoworked in the Residence Life Office, said, "I really like working on campus because it'sreally convenientand it works with my class schedule."

Work studiesalsohadthe option to designate a percentage of their paycheck to go towards their school bill, which A crowdofstudents gave students a chance waitmlineatthe bookstore According to pocket Some spending toCollegeboard.com, , thenational average cash and pay down their studentsspenton student account. boo|<sand su PP lie s was $843 peryear