Christian Posters - Five Reasons to Give Them to College Freshmen

I remember the fearful, anticipation of attending my first semester of college.  Living in a dorm, on my own was a big step for me and little things meant a lot.  In a place of so much change, my dorm room became very important.  It was an oasis where I could catch my breath and get ready for whatever came next.  Posters played a big part in setting the atmosphere and making it feel like a home away from home.

With a new semester on the way, I wanted to encourage parents to leave their beginning student with something that can help them all year long.  Consider these points:

Dorm rooms need decorating.  Most dorm rooms are painted a basic white.  Posters quickly add color to sterile surroundings creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Leaving a poster with your college freshman is a visual reminder that you care.  In addition to classes, a beginning student is often faced with building a new social network.  Seeing something from home can help keep them emotionally grounded during the transition.
Christian posters provide a silent witness to all who visit.  They can become conversation starters for those who are seeking answers and daily reminders to fight negative peer pressure in new surroundings.
Motivational Christian posters can offer encouragement to keep going when it seems easier to quit.  I think every student reaches a point in the school year when they are tired of homework and classes.  The right poster can remind them of what is really important and help to keep them on track.
Graphical, humorous or inspirational posters can help them release stress.  Have a picture of a favorite place made into a poster and it can provide a brief escape.  It could be just the thing needed to break through writer's block.

In view of this list, you can see that Christian posters are much more than just pretty pictures to hang on the wall.  For many students, college is a time to establish lifelong foundations in their belief structure.  It's no longer simply the religion they grew up with, but rather becomes the faith they have chosen to walk in.  This is an important distinction that comes with maturity.  While posters can't be the anchors they need to make such decisions, they can be a subtle reminder to make the right ones.  That alone makes any cost incurred worth the investment.  Where else can you find something that will speak throughout their entire school year?