Student Life
Students move into The Suites
Charleston Southern University’s new residence hall, known informally as The Suites, opened on Friday, March 1 for students. The new residence hall offers unique amenities such as a community kitchen, personal study areas within the dorms and building and an added level of privacy. “My favorite difference is the exclusivity of the new dorms,” said […]
| READ MORE: Students move into The SuitesLed to be here for student mental health
“God called me to do this, and it was just the change I needed,” said Kimberly Perkins, the new director of counseling services at Charleston Southern University. “I love working with young adults because they hold such promise and potential.” Perkins’ vision for the counseling center at CSU is to implement more outreach on campus […]
| READ MORE: Led to be here for student mental healthCSU announces fall 2018 Dean’s List
Charleston Southern University had 919 students on the Dean’s List for fall 2018. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, students must have earned a 3.5 GPA or better, and have earned 12 or more credit hours for the semester. For the full list of fall 2018 Dean’s List students, click here.
| READ MORE: CSU announces fall 2018 Dean’s ListCampus honored CSU senior with memorial service
Leigha Martinelli loved to write and perform on stage. She loved her family and her dog, Mylo. Most of all, Leigha loved sharing her testimony of faith with family, friends and complete strangers. Fellow Charleston Southern University senior communication studies major Anna Menendez tutored Martinelli last semester and shared her experience meeting Leigha for the […]
| READ MORE: Campus honored CSU senior with memorial serviceFinding beauty in the breaking
Hannah Silvia became a runner in middle school when her Dad invited her to join him. By her freshman year in high school she had let health take over her life in an unhealthy way. Her distorted body image came from obsessing over everything she had learned. “I was scared about breaking under the pressure,” said Silvia. “I could control […]
| READ MORE: Finding beauty in the breakingComing home for the first winter break
When your student comes home for their first winter break, some adjustments may be needed in order to make the experience more enjoyable for both the student and the parent. Parents are often caught off guard by their student’s new-found independence. Your student has had the opportunity to dive into what life looks like when […]
| READ MORE: Coming home for the first winter breakStudy tips for finals
Studying for finals doesn’t have to be as scary as your fellow students and the media sometimes make it out to be. Anna Menendez, a tutor in Charleston Southern University’s Learning Center and a senior majoring in English and communication studies, offers some tips for making it through finals: Compile One Study Guide: Review your […]
| READ MORE: Study tips for finalsAre private Christian universities affordable?
A college education is a significant and important investment. Even with various financial aid options, you may be considering whether attending a private university is worth the cost. While we believe a Christ-centered education is invaluable, a recent study by the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, of which Charleston Southern is a member, confirms that your degree […]
| READ MORE: Are private Christian universities affordable?Biology major worked with elephants in Thailand
Deanna Yates, a junior biology major, spent two weeks in Thailand during the summer helping animals and learning hands-on what it’s like to be a veterinarian. Traveling with study-abroad organization Loop Abroad, Yates was selected as part of a small team that volunteered giving care at a dog shelter and spent a week working directly with rescued […]
| READ MORE: Biology major worked with elephants in ThailandBulletproofing – responding well to stress
What if I told you that mental fitness is something you can develop in the same way you build your physical fitness? We hear a lot these days about mental fitness in politics and leadership. When we do, the conversation often focuses on avoiding or managing stress. What if that isn’t actually useful? The best […]
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