Corban College turned out to be a perfect fit for
me! The community is uplifting and positive, and
the staff cares immensely for the well being of
the students. The first semester proved to be the
most challenging time for me. I had to adjust to
a new environment 1,000 miles away from home, manage
the workload for all my classes, be responsible
for my dorm (laundry, dishes, trash, etc.), invest
in new friendships, and above all grow spiritually.
As far as my schoolwork went, I was taking 16 units
(6 classes). Although 6 classes might not sound
too challenging, they were very demanding classes
that required a lot of my time and energy. Needless
to say, I got around 29 hours of sleep a week. Although
I was physically, emotionally, and spiritually drained
at times, I kept reminding myself that I was blessed
to be at Corban. God revealed His plan for me -to
become a psychologist (specializing in marriage
and family)- while I was a junior at Midway. My
senior year, He showed me where I was going to live
out His plan for me. Corban was the only place I
applied to for college- something that put my faith
to the test. A few nerve-wracking months later I
got my acceptance phone call/letter, and the rest
is history! In retrospect I am reminded of this
verse that personifies my journey thus far. The
verse is Jeremiah 29:11, “’For I know
the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,
“plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans
to give you hope and a future.”’ Midway
was my home for so long, and it prepared me academically
and spiritually for Corban. Midway was my spiritual
birthplace- to say it merely invested in my life
would be an understatement. Thank you Midway staff
and alumni for shaping my life. I hope to give back
to Midway and be as much a part of it as I can.
Ariana Lujano
Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have
taken hold of it. But one thing I do: forgetting
what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for
which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.–
Philippians 3:13-14
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