
Emily Baez
Emily Baez is a writer for InterVarsity’s communications team. She lives in Tampa, FL, and enjoys long hikes, watching movies, and overly competitive game nights with friends. You can support her ministry here.
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Why You Should Join InterVarsity
We believe everyone should join InterVarsity! Here are five reasons.
How to Be a Friendless Hermit in College (and How to Actually Make Friends)
Making friends in college doesn't have to be scary! Just take a few risks and follow these tips.
50 Years of Ministry and Open Doors: Len Andyshak’s Story
Len Andyshak has impacted the lives of thousands of students and faculty during his 50 years with InterVarsity.
A Call to Sit in the Mud with Gen Z: Sarah’s Story
Sarah thought her issues were too much. But InterVarsity showed her Jesus was enough. Now, she hopes more people will do that for Gen Z.
The God of Second Chances — Silbano's Story
Silbano uses his story and experiences to reach often overlooked corners of campus, including formerly incarcerated students.
“It Felt Magical”: A First-Generation Student Meets God, Finds Community & Discovers Real Love
Brandon met Jesus for the first time as a freshman at MIT.
The Gifts of Our Latino Ministry
We had the opportunity to sit down with the Director of InterVarsity’s LaFe, Orlando Crespo. He shared about how God is using LaFe in this generation of students on campus and what he’s most excited about.
Lifelong Friendships: Fact, Fiction, and Tips
The summer after my sophomore year of college, I prayed to God for a community of friends. My time thus far in college had been dull and I knew something seriously important was lacking in my life. Shortly after, I got plugged into InterVarsity on campus and made a ton of new friends.
Students Called to Change the World
Andrew McDowell, an InterVarsity alumnus of Occidental College, experienced Jesus through InterVarsity in a way that shaped the rest of his life. Today, he runs With Love, a nonprofit centered around a social enterprise market and cafe, that helps fund community programs around health, child development, and career skills for those in southwest Los Angeles.
Before Andrew McDowell founded With Love Community Programs, he was a college student trying to figure out his purpose.
“The Mark Drama” and the Powerful Intersection of Faith and Art
"The Mark Drama" was one of the most powerful demonstrations of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection that I’d ever witnessed.