Student Blog Written By: Addison Harley, Fellows
When I arrived on campus on August 22, 2025, I remember wondering if I was the only one who felt a lot of shame for past experiences. I wondered if I would fit in.
At first, it was so hard. The first two days, I cried and wanted to go home.
God had a different plan.
I’ve realized that being a disciple of Christ is not a recommendation. It’s a lifestyle. We are CALLED to do this as Christian’s. That has been a game-changer.
I noticed a big shift in my relationship with God during the cultural immersion. I didn’t realize how much I needed to process through. God sent amazing authority figures in my life during that trip to really push me to do things I did not want to do, and through that, I became much stronger in my relationship with God.
Something I’ve noticed this year is that everyone desires to worship. I have never been in a place where I truly felt like I could worship so freely. I experienced worship on my knees for the first time. The joy I have in this community when we worship is something I hadn’t experienced before this. A small sliver of what is to come.
My journey continues after Impact. I will hopefully be attending Mississippi College after doing some Community College. There, I will be looking into Business or Communications, hopefully.
I want to show the love of Christ anywhere and everywhere I go. Not just in words, but also in m my actions. Hosting Bible studies, getting coffee with a girl to talk about life, leading a worship night, etc.
To anyone who supported, donated, prayed, or was a part of this journey: Thank you.
My life has been changed in ways I never imagined. From a timid person who thought praying for random people on the streets was awkward, to a girl who DESIRES to do those things.
I could not have done it with my family, friends, community, and my big Impact 360 family, and most of all, the GRACE OF GOD.
I will forever remember these nine months. Thank you.
We believe that when a student is rooted in truth, they become a catalyst for the Kingdom wherever they go. Help us continue to forge disciples who possess the resolve to stay faithful and the tools to make disciples. Your investment in the Multiply Fund makes this transformation possible.