Community and Relationships

But having had several great mentors and having mentored many students myself, I find that there’s something even more fundamental: A mentor is someone who helps you see more clearly — and in doing so helps you become wise.

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.

I’ve pulled together five small steps you can take today to help open doors of friendship on campus — lessons drawn from my decades of awkwardness and awesomeness.

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.

Are you getting ready to move to campus soon? Packing for college can be a confusing process. As usual, InterVarsity is here for you!

We all want and need close friends. But how do we find them?

Countless times, Jesus’ words have helped me keep my friendships from falling apart and allowed me to let loose unnecessary, emotional weight by pursuing conflict resolution.

The pandemic only amplified life’s normal unpredictability, pushing some of us beyond our comfort zones. So how do we face the surprises — the good and the bad — in a positive way?

But through all my experiences of leading communities—of students, fellow church congregants, coworkers, and more—I’ve seen how transformative and essential good community can be.

Similar to many other InterVarsity chapters this past year, InterVarsity at UW–Madison adapted to meet the most critical needs of today’s students—focusing on topics like self-care and mental health during a time that has left many students feeling isolated.