Katelyn Mitchell: WRD 110, Fall 2022

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This ad is to encourage people to find a church near them and to start going, specifically close to the time of Easter. The ad shows a kid who has a leg brace on. The ad reads, “A miracle is when God surprises us.” It encourages us to think back to when we were kids and believed that miracles could happen. Some people grow up and grow out of that and do not believe in miracles. The church is trying to get people to believe in the miracle of the Resurrection of Christ. I can use something like this to remind people that being near those who love and support you can help you to succeed in life.

 My research question was about how being involved in on-campus ministries help you to transfer to college. I can develop a persuasive argument in this by including the opposite bias of people who do not believe that on campus ministries can affect you. I plan to interview people who are and are not involved in on campus ministries. I can further research into scientific background of on campus ministries in relation to the academics of students. While talking, I need to understand that people in my audience may not be religious. Some may not believe in God, and some may even be of a different religion. 

  How does getting involved with campus ministries help students' mental health? How do campus ministries include everyone, even people who are not religious? 

  Make the Shift Leaving for college is a concept that comes with many mixed emotions. Most students in high school are eager to “just move out and leave already.” Other students may be sad to let go of all the things that come with high school like the student section at all the football and basketball games, dances like homecoming and prom, pep rallies, and their sporting events. The reality of college hits you on your first night away, all alone in your dorm, after your parents have said their goodbyes. Many incoming freshmen will start to feel overwhelmed and get homesick. Personally, I am very much a homebody and a momma’s girl. For weeks leading up to move-in day, I would get so anxious at the thought of having to leave the house that I grew up in for eighteen years of my life.  Organizations around campus have activities planned from the moment you open your eyes to start the day until two in the morning, allowing you to go back to your dorm and easily fall asleep. ...

 https://uky.campuslabs.com/engage/event/7683238  This article explains what Synergy is at CSF. Synergy is described as a place for students to come together and worship.  https://www.ukcsf.org/weekly/shift/  This article explains Shift in more depth. Shift is described as a place for freshman to be able to find their way to fit in during college. Shift helps freshmen figure out where they are able to let God fit into their new life at college.